Plymouth Argyle vs Lincoln City: match statistics
Lincoln City is in second place in the table and is showing significantly better form than Plymouth Argyle (15th position). The visitors are on an impressive run of four wins and one draw in their last five matches, scoring 13 goals while conceding only 5. Plymouth wins only 33% of their home matches and has a negative goal difference (-4), while Lincoln has a 43% away win rate and a positive goal difference (+2). The visitors are characterized by a higher shooting accuracy (13% shot conversion rate compared to the hosts' 8%) and better defense (43% clean sheets away from home). Taking all statistics into account, Lincoln City is the favorite in this match, although the advantage is not overwhelming due to Plymouth's home ground.
Plymouth Argyle vs Lincoln City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Plymouth Argyle played against Lincoln City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 1:4.
Recent form
Plymouth Argyle has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Lincoln City has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Plymouth Argyle scores 1.24 goals per game and allows 1.45. Lincoln City scores 1.66 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Plymouth Argyle's games and 52% of Lincoln City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 52%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Plymouth Argyle has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 1.32 per game. Plymouth Argyle takes 12.2 shots per game, while Lincoln City takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. Lincoln City leads at halftime in 66% and scores 0.72 after halftime.
When the teams score
Plymouth Argyle's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Lincoln City, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Lincoln City is in second place in the table and is showing significantly better form than Plymouth Argyle (15th position). The visitors are on an impressive run of four wins and one draw in their last five matches, scoring 13 goals while conceding only 5. Plymouth wins only 33% of their home matches and has a negative goal difference (-4), while Lincoln has a 43% away win rate and a positive goal difference (+2). The visitors are characterized by a higher shooting accuracy (13% shot conversion rate compared to the hosts' 8%) and better defense (43% clean sheets away from home). Taking all statistics into account, Lincoln City is the favorite in this match, although the advantage is not overwhelming due to Plymouth's home ground.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
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 | Lincoln City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.41 |
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.
Lincoln City is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle · 2.6 pts / game - Lincoln City
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.
Lincoln City is 34% better for: goals scored per game.
1.24 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle · 1.66 goals / game - Lincoln City
Lincoln City is 45% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.45 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle · 1 goals / game - Lincoln City
Plymouth Argyle scores in 72% of games (21 of 29 meczów), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 meczów).
Lincoln City scores in 83% of games (24 of 29 meczów), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 meczów).
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 - Lincoln City
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.
Lincoln City is 73% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle · 2.21 pts / game - Lincoln City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 66% of games and wins 59%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
* 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 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Lincoln City
* 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 | Lincoln City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.69 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.66 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 51% | • 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 49% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 28% | 27% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 68% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Plymouth Argyle's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Lincoln City. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Plymouth Argyle vs Lincoln City?
The EFL League One match finished Plymouth Argyle 1:4 Lincoln City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Plymouth Argyle vs Lincoln City?
Plymouth Argyle score 1.24 goals per game on average and Lincoln City 1.66. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Plymouth Argyle's matches and 52% of Lincoln City's.
What form are Plymouth Argyle and Lincoln City in?
Over the last 5 games Plymouth Argyle have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Lincoln City 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Plymouth Argyle vs Lincoln City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.