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 15 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Samuel Allison
- Referee
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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
27%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/5
31-45
2/2
46-60
7/4
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
| Aribim Pepple | 5 G | |
| Will Evans | 3 G | |
| Xavier Amaechi | 3 G | |
| Oliver Irow | 3 G | |
| Harvey White | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Memorial Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 5' Plymouth Argyle FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 7' GOAL! Alfie Kilgour fires home to make it 1-0!
- 12' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 17' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jack Baldwin suffering a number of foals already.
- 22' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 22 minutes.
- 26' What a strike from Luke McCormick! The score is 2-0.
- 31' Plymouth Argyle FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kelland Watts on 40.
- 45' Tyrese Fornah is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' Byron Moore has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joe Edwards on 46 minute.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' Byron Moore is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol Rovers FC tonight.
- 61' Conor Grant has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 346 appearances.
- 64' Plymouth Argyle FC make a change. Luke Jephcott trudges off to be replaced by Dominic Telford on 64 minutes.
- 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Edward Upson on 68.
- 73' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 75' Jonah Ayunga gets the nod from Bristol Rovers FC. He replaces Brandon Hanlan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Luke McCormick exits the field as Cameron Hargreaves enters on 77.
- 82' The travelling Plymouth Argyle FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 84' Tyrese Fornah makes way for Frank Nouble at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 85' Assisted by Sam Nicholson with the perfectly-timed delivery and Zain Westbrooke makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 90' The whistle greets Edward Upson as he departs to be replaced by Josh Barrett.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-0.
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.