Blackpool vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
Blackpool displays solid home form with a 40% win rate and a +3 goal difference at their ground, which constitutes a significant advantage in this matchup. The hosts score an average of 1.6 goals per match at home, with only 13% of their home matches ending in a clean sheet against them. Plymouth Argyle has weaker away form with a 50% loss rate and a negative goal difference of -2, as well as a high rate of 29% of away matches without scoring a goal. The recent form of both teams is balanced (Blackpool 0.8 PPG, Plymouth 1.4 PPG), however, the home advantage and superior xG statistics in home matches (1.25 vs Plymouth's 1.22 away) favor the hosts. I expect a hard-fought match with a slight edge for Blackpool, although a draw also remains a realistic scenario due to the even quality of both teams in the table.
Blackpool vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Blackpool played Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 14 February 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Current form
Blackpool: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Plymouth Argyle: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Blackpool scores 1.23 and concedes 1.47 goals per match. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.23 and concedes 1.53. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Blackpool 50%, Plymouth Argyle 47%. Over 2.5: Blackpool 50%, Plymouth Argyle 47%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Plymouth Argyle has higher xG: 1.34 vs 1.17. Blackpool: 10.0 shots per match, Plymouth Argyle: 12.1.
Match halves
Blackpool: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.60. Plymouth Argyle: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Blackpool: 76-90+ (9 goals). Plymouth Argyle: 61-75 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Blackpool displays solid home form with a 40% win rate and a +3 goal difference at their ground, which constitutes a significant advantage in this matchup. The hosts score an average of 1.6 goals per match at home, with only 13% of their home matches ending in a clean sheet against them. Plymouth Argyle has weaker away form with a 50% loss rate and a negative goal difference of -2, as well as a high rate of 29% of away matches without scoring a goal. The recent form of both teams is balanced (Blackpool 0.8 PPG, Plymouth 1.4 PPG), however, the home advantage and superior xG statistics in home matches (1.25 vs Plymouth's 1.22 away) favor the hosts. I expect a hard-fought match with a slight edge for Blackpool, although a draw also remains a realistic scenario due to the even quality of both teams in the table.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Blackpool | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Plymouth Argyle is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Blackpool · 1.4 pts / match - 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.
Blackpool scores in 70% of matches (21 of 30 matches), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 27% (8 of 30 matches).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 73% of matches (22 of 30 matches), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 20% (6 of 30 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Blackpool
Over / Under - Plymouth Argyle
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Blackpool is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / match - Blackpool · 1.27 pts / match - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 30%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Blackpool
Plymouth Argyle
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Blackpool | Liga | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.70 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.77 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 51% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 50% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 27% | • 27% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Blackpool 0 - 0 - 1 Plymouth Argyle. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Blackpool vs Plymouth Argyle?
The EFL League One match finished Blackpool 0:4 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 Blackpool vs Plymouth Argyle?
Blackpool score 1.23 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.23. The EFL League One average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Blackpool's matches and 47% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Blackpool and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Blackpool have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackpool 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.