Plymouth Argyle vs Reading: match statistics
Plymouth Argyle vs Reading: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Plymouth Argyle played Reading in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 26 December 2025. Final score: 1:4.
Current form
Plymouth Argyle: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Reading: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Plymouth Argyle scores 1.24 and concedes 1.57 goals per match. Reading scores 1.20 and concedes 1.30. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Plymouth Argyle 38%, Reading 65%. Over 2.5: Plymouth Argyle 48%, Reading 40%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Reading has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.22. Plymouth Argyle: 10.9 shots per match, Reading: 12.1.
Match halves
Plymouth Argyle: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.71. Reading: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Plymouth Argyle: 31-45+ (5 goals). Reading: 61-75 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 49%.
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
| Plymouth Argyle | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.28 |
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 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Plymouth Argyle · 1.4 pts / match - Reading
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.
Reading is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.57 goals / match - Plymouth Argyle · 1.3 goals / match - Reading
Plymouth Argyle scores in 62% of matches (13 of 21 matches), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 matches).
Reading scores in 85% of matches (17 of 20 matches), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 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 - Plymouth Argyle
Over / Under - Reading
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.
Reading is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / match - Plymouth Argyle · 1.3 pts / match - Reading
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 38%. 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.
Reading - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Plymouth Argyle
Reading
* 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
| Plymouth Argyle | Liga | Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.81 | 2.52 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 51% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 49% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 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 Plymouth Argyle vs Reading?
The EFL League One match finished Plymouth Argyle 1:4 Reading. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Plymouth Argyle vs Reading?
Plymouth Argyle score 1.24 goals per game on average and Reading 1.20. The EFL League One average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Plymouth Argyle's matches and 65% of Reading's.
What form are Plymouth Argyle and Reading in?
Over the last 5 games Plymouth Argyle have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Reading 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Plymouth Argyle vs Reading?
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.