Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
Stevenage demonstrates solid home form with a 56% win rate and an impressive 56% clean sheet record, underscoring their defensive efficiency on home soil. The hosts concede an average of just 0.56 goals per home match, while Plymouth Argyle allows an average of 1.73 goals on the road. The visitors sit 21st in the table with a 55% away loss rate and have not recorded a single draw in away matches this season, indicating unpredictability and a lack of stability. Despite Plymouth's better recent form (2 PPG in the last 5 matches), their poor away performance (goal difference -2) and high rate of failing to score (36% FTS) favor the hosts. Stevenage should capitalize on their home advantage and solid defense to secure three points in this fixture.
Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stevenage played against Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Stevenage has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Plymouth Argyle has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Stevenage scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 0.81. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.22 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Stevenage's games and 43% of Plymouth Argyle's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 48%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Plymouth Argyle has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.07 per game. Stevenage takes 8.9 shots per game, while Plymouth Argyle takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Stevenage leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stevenage's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Plymouth Argyle, it is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% 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.
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
Stevenage demonstrates solid home form with a 56% win rate and an impressive 56% clean sheet record, underscoring their defensive efficiency on home soil. The hosts concede an average of just 0.56 goals per home match, while Plymouth Argyle allows an average of 1.73 goals on the road. The visitors sit 21st in the table with a 55% away loss rate and have not recorded a single draw in away matches this season, indicating unpredictability and a lack of stability. Despite Plymouth's better recent form (2 PPG in the last 5 matches), their poor away performance (goal difference -2) and high rate of failing to score (36% FTS) favor the hosts. Stevenage should capitalize on their home advantage and solid defense to secure three points in this fixture.
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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
| Stevenage | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.36 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Stevenage · 2 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.
Stevenage is 104% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.81 goals / game - Stevenage · 1.65 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Stevenage scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Stevenage keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 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 - Stevenage
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.
Stevenage is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Stevenage · 1 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stevenage - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 48%. 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.
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). 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
Stevenage
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
| Stevenage | Liga | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.87 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 50% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 49% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 28% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 52% | 69% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 82% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle?
The EFL League One match finished Stevenage 1:1 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 Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle?
Stevenage score 1.19 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.22. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Stevenage's matches and 43% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Stevenage and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Stevenage have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle?
The statistical background for Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle — 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.