Plymouth Argyle vs Reading: match statistics
Plymouth Argyle vs Reading: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Plymouth Argyle played against Reading in EFL League One (England). The game was played on December 26, 2025. Final score: 1:4.
Recent form
Plymouth Argyle has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Reading has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Plymouth Argyle scores 1.24 goals per game and allows 1.57. Reading scores 1.20 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Plymouth Argyle's games and 65% of Reading's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 40%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Reading has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.22 per game. Plymouth Argyle takes 10.9 shots per game, while Reading takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Reading leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Plymouth Argyle's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Reading, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats 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 | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.28 |
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 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle · 1.4 pts / game - Reading
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.
Reading is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle · 1.3 goals / game - Reading
Plymouth Argyle scores in 62% of games (13 of 21 meczów), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 meczów).
Reading scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 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 - Reading
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.
Reading is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle · 1.3 pts / game - Reading
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Reading
* 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 | Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.81 | 2.52 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 51% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 49% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 82% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Plymouth Argyle vs Reading?
The EFL League One match finished Plymouth Argyle 1:4 Reading. 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 Reading?
Plymouth Argyle score 1.24 goals per game on average and Reading 1.20. The EFL League One average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Plymouth Argyle's matches and 65% of Reading's.
What form are Plymouth Argyle and Reading in?
Over the last 5 games Plymouth Argyle have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Reading 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Plymouth Argyle vs Reading?
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.