Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
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Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stevenage plays Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The game is scheduled for October 20, 2026. Venue: The Lamex Stadium.
Recent form
Stevenage has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Plymouth Argyle has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Stevenage scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.11. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.64 and allows 1.27. Games in this league average 2.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Stevenage's games and 45% of Plymouth Argyle's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 45%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Plymouth Argyle has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.27 per game. Stevenage takes 11.1 shots per game, while Plymouth Argyle takes 14.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Stevenage leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 1.11 goals per game after halftime. Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 36% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stevenage's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Plymouth Argyle, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.84 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
| Stevenage | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.33 |
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.
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 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Stevenage · 1.64 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Stevenage is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.11 goals / game - Stevenage · 1.27 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Stevenage scores in 67% of games (6 of 9 games), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 27% (3 of 11 games).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 73% of games (8 of 11 games), while Stevenage keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 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 - 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.
Plymouth Argyle is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / game - Stevenage · 1.45 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stevenage - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.9 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 36% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). 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
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 | ▼ 2.44 | 2.84 | • 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 59% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 54% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 25% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 22% | 67% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 83% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Stevenage's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Plymouth Argyle. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Stevenage and Plymouth Argyle play?
Stevenage face Plymouth Argyle on October 20, 2026 in EFL League One at The Lamex Stadium. 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 Stevenage and Plymouth Argyle?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Stevenage won 0, Plymouth Argyle won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle?
Stevenage score 1.33 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.64. The EFL League One average is 2.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Stevenage's matches and 45% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Stevenage and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Stevenage have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 3-0-2 (1.80 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.