Doncaster Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
Doncaster Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Doncaster Rovers played Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 20 December 2025. Final score: 1:5.
Current form
Doncaster Rovers: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Plymouth Argyle: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Doncaster Rovers scores 1.00 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.05 and concedes 1.60. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Doncaster Rovers 55%, Plymouth Argyle 35%. Over 2.5: Doncaster Rovers 50%, Plymouth Argyle 45%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Doncaster Rovers has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.19. Doncaster Rovers: 12.1 shots per match, Plymouth Argyle: 10.7.
Match halves
Doncaster Rovers: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.45. Plymouth Argyle: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Doncaster Rovers: 31-45+ (5 goals). Plymouth Argyle: 31-45+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Half-by-half
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
| Doncaster Rovers | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.32 |
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 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Doncaster Rovers · 1.8 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.
Plymouth Argyle is 5% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Doncaster Rovers · 1.05 goals / match - Plymouth Argyle
Doncaster Rovers is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Doncaster Rovers · 1.6 goals / match - Plymouth Argyle
Doncaster Rovers scores in 70% of matches (14 of 20 matches), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 matches).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 60% of matches (12 of 20 matches), while Doncaster Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 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 - Doncaster Rovers
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.
Doncaster Rovers is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / match - Doncaster Rovers · 1 pts / match - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Doncaster Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). 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
Doncaster Rovers
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
| Doncaster Rovers | Liga | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.50 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 50% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 28% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 68% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 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 Doncaster Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle?
The EFL League One match finished Doncaster Rovers 1:5 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 Doncaster Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle?
Doncaster Rovers score 1.00 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.05. The EFL League One average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Doncaster Rovers's matches and 35% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Doncaster Rovers and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Doncaster Rovers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Doncaster Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle?
The statistical background for Doncaster Rovers 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.