Rotherham United vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
Plymouth Argyle shows significantly better form with 1.8 points per game in the last five matches compared to just 0.6 points for Rotherham United. The hosts sit in 23rd place and have lost four of their last five games, while the visitors are ranked 11th and have won three of their last five. Plymouth demonstrates a clear advantage in away matches with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4), whereas Rotherham has a negative record at home (-5) and only a 31% win rate. Higher shooting efficiency for Plymouth (14% vs 10%) and a better average of goals scored (1.69 vs 1.19) further support the prediction of an away victory. Considering all statistics, Plymouth Argyle has a realistic chance of securing three points in this clash.
Rotherham United vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rotherham United played against Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Rotherham United has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Plymouth Argyle has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Rotherham United scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.47. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.48 and allows 1.48. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Rotherham United's games and 48% of Plymouth Argyle's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 52%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Plymouth Argyle has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.19 per game. Rotherham United takes 10.3 shots per game, while Plymouth Argyle takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Rotherham United leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rotherham United's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Plymouth Argyle, it is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% 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 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Plymouth Argyle shows significantly better form with 1.8 points per game in the last five matches compared to just 0.6 points for Rotherham United. The hosts sit in 23rd place and have lost four of their last five games, while the visitors are ranked 11th and have won three of their last five. Plymouth demonstrates a clear advantage in away matches with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4), whereas Rotherham has a negative record at home (-5) and only a 31% win rate. Higher shooting efficiency for Plymouth (14% vs 10%) and a better average of goals scored (1.69 vs 1.19) further support the prediction of an away victory. Considering all statistics, Plymouth Argyle has a realistic chance of securing three points in this clash.
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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
| Rotherham United | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.35 |
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 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Rotherham United · 1.8 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
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 48% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Rotherham United · 1.48 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Rotherham United scores in 63% of games (20 of 32 meczów), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 27% (9 of 33 meczów).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 76% of games (25 of 33 meczów), while Rotherham United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 32 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 - Rotherham United
Over / Under - Plymouth Argyle
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.
Plymouth Argyle is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.09 pts / game - Rotherham United · 1.36 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rotherham United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 25%. 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.
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | 0 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Rotherham United
Plymouth Argyle
* 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
| Rotherham United | Liga | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.47 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.97 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 51% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 27% | • 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 70% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 81% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Rotherham United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Plymouth Argyle. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rotherham United vs Plymouth Argyle?
The EFL League One match finished Rotherham United 1:0 Plymouth Argyle. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rotherham United vs Plymouth Argyle?
Rotherham United score 1.00 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.48. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Rotherham United's matches and 48% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Rotherham United and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Rotherham United have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rotherham United vs Plymouth Argyle?
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.