Bristol Rovers FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Samuel Allison
- Referee
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | A | 4–2 | W |
| 02 Dec | Gillingham FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Nov | Darlington FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Nov | Swindon Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 28 Nov | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–5 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Plymouth Argyle FC gets underway.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luke McCormick, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 6 goals in the last 5 games.
- 7' What a strike from Alfie Kilgour! The score is 1-0.
- 12' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 17' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 22' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 26' GOAL! Luke McCormick scores on 26.
- 31' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
- 36' Joe Edwards is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol Rovers FC so far.
- 40' Kelland Watts catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 40.
- 45' Poor challenge from Tyrese Fornah. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' Another change for Plymouth Argyle FC made on 46 minute. Joe Edwards leaves to be changed by Byron Moore.
- 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lewis MacLeod made 344 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ryan Lowe might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' Plymouth Argyle FC ring the changes. Luke Jephcott has done his job and it is now time for Dominic Telford to step up.
- 68' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Edward Upson.
- 73' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
- 75' The whistle greets Brandon Hanlan as he departs to be replaced by Jonah Ayunga.
- 77' Cameron Hargreaves is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luke McCormick at the 77 minute mark.
- 82' Plymouth Argyle FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 84' A tactical swap from Plymouth Argyle FC — Frank Nouble on, Tyrese Fornah off on 84 minutes.
- 85' Zain Westbrooke is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 90' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Edward Upson is replaced by Josh Barrett on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 26
- 5
-
9
Brandon Hanlan ↓ Jonah Ayunga 75'
- 3
- 15
-
6
Edward Upson ↓ Josh Barrett 90'
- 11
- 4
- 1
- 14
Bench
-
39
Josh Barrett ↑ 90'
- 22
- 25
-
20
Cameron Hargreaves ↑ 77'
-
21
Jonah Ayunga ↑ 75'
- 47
- 35
Coach
Paul Tisdale
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 4
-
8
Joe Edwards C ↓ Byron Moore 46'
-
14
Ben Reeves ↓ George Cooper 46'
- 1
-
15
Conor Grant ↓ Lewis MacLeod 84'
- 9
-
31
Luke Jephcott ↓ Dominic Telford 64'
- 2
- 24
-
18
Tyrese Fornah ↓ Frank Nouble 84'
Bench
-
16
Lewis MacLeod ↑ 84'
-
11
Dominic Telford ↑ 64'
-
17
Byron Moore ↑ 46'
-
32
George Cooper ↑ 46'
- 5
-
7
Frank Nouble ↑ 84'
- 23
Coach
Ryan Lowe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Niall Ennis | 3 |
| Josh Coburn | 2 |
| Macaulay Gillesphey | 2 |
| Adam Randell | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Ruben Lameiras | 1 |
| Tony Craig | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2020-12-12
Bristol Rovers FC
3–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2020-12-05
AFC Wimbledon
2–4
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2020-12-02
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Gillingham FC
L
2020-11-29
Bristol Rovers FC
6–0
Darlington FC
W
2020-11-24
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2020-11-21
Swindon Town FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2020-12-12
Bristol Rovers FC
3–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2020-12-05
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–2
Ipswich Town FC
L
2020-12-01
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–4
Rochdale AFC
L
2020-11-28
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-11-24
Peterborough United FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2020-11-21
Fleetwood Town FC
5–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
38%
Bristol Rovers FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.1%
2 – 0
11.9%
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.5%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
3.5%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 24% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.