Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
Peterborough United looks solid on their own turf with a 46% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches. The hosts hold an advantage in possession (56% vs 48%) and higher xG efficiency (1.56 vs 1.12 xG For), indicating better quality in chance creation. Plymouth Argyle has poor away form with a 50% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-2), conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match. Recent form for both teams is similar (Peterborough 2.0 PPG vs Plymouth 1.6 PPG); however, the hosts' advantage in home stats and higher scoring efficiency give them a real chance of victory. Nevertheless, Plymouth shows decent shot conversion (16%) and could exploit the hosts' defensive weaknesses, making a draw also a likely scenario.
Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Peterborough United played Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Peterborough United: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Plymouth Argyle: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Peterborough United scores 1.32 and concedes 1.36 goals per match. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.28 and concedes 1.56. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Peterborough United 48%, Plymouth Argyle 44%. Over 2.5: Peterborough United 56%, Plymouth Argyle 48%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Peterborough United has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.26. Peterborough United: 13.0 shots per match, Plymouth Argyle: 11.3.
Match halves
Peterborough United: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.72. Plymouth Argyle: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Peterborough United: 31-45+ (9 goals). Plymouth Argyle: 61-75 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. 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
Peterborough United looks solid on their own turf with a 46% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches. The hosts hold an advantage in possession (56% vs 48%) and higher xG efficiency (1.56 vs 1.12 xG For), indicating better quality in chance creation. Plymouth Argyle has poor away form with a 50% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-2), conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match. Recent form for both teams is similar (Peterborough 2.0 PPG vs Plymouth 1.6 PPG); however, the hosts' advantage in home stats and higher scoring efficiency give them a real chance of victory. Nevertheless, Plymouth shows decent shot conversion (16%) and could exploit the hosts' defensive weaknesses, making a draw also a likely scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Peterborough United | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.37 |
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.
Peterborough United is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Peterborough United · 1.6 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.
Peterborough United is 15% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.36 goals / match - Peterborough United · 1.56 goals / match - Plymouth Argyle
Peterborough United scores in 76% of matches (19 of 25 matches), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 matches).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 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 - Peterborough United
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.
Peterborough United is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / match - Peterborough United · 1.08 pts / match - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Peterborough United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 44%. 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.
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Peterborough United
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
| Peterborough United | Liga | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.68 | 2.53 | ▲ 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 50% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 48% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | • 28% | 28% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 68% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 81% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Peterborough United 1 - 0 - 0 Plymouth Argyle. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle?
The EFL League One match finished Peterborough United 0:1 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 Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle?
Peterborough United score 1.32 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.28. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Peterborough United's matches and 44% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Peterborough United and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Peterborough United have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle?
The statistical background for Peterborough United 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.