Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion: match statistics
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Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Plymouth Argyle plays Burton Albion in EFL League One (England). The game is scheduled for September 26, 2026. Venue: Home Park.
Recent form
Plymouth Argyle has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Burton Albion has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Plymouth Argyle scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.43. Burton Albion scores 1.71 and allows 1.71. Games in this league average 2.93 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Plymouth Argyle's games and 86% of Burton Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 86%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Plymouth Argyle has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.08 per game. Plymouth Argyle takes 14.3 shots per game, while Burton Albion takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 57% of its games and scores 1.14 goals per game after halftime. Burton Albion leads at halftime in 57% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Plymouth Argyle's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Burton Albion, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.93 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Plymouth Argyle | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.54 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Plymouth Argyle is 140% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle · 1 pts / game - Burton Albion
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Plymouth Argyle is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle · 1.71 goals / game - Burton Albion
Plymouth Argyle is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.43 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle · 1.71 goals / game - Burton Albion
Plymouth Argyle scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 games).
Burton Albion scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Plymouth Argyle
Over / Under - Burton Albion
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Burton Albion is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.86 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle · 2.14 pts / game - Burton Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Plymouth Argyle
Burton Albion
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Plymouth Argyle | Liga | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.43 | 2.93 | ▲ 3.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 60% | ▲ 86% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 55% | ▲ 86% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 66% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 81% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Plymouth Argyle's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Burton Albion. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Plymouth Argyle and Burton Albion play?
Plymouth Argyle face Burton Albion on September 26, 2026 in EFL League One at Home Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth Argyle and Burton Albion?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Plymouth Argyle won 2, Burton Albion won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion?
Plymouth Argyle score 2.00 goals per game on average and Burton Albion 1.71. The EFL League One average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Plymouth Argyle's matches and 86% of Burton Albion's.
What form are Plymouth Argyle and Burton Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Plymouth Argyle have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Burton Albion 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion?
The statistical background for Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.