Sunday , 16 August 2026

Chelsea FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, FA Cup 2021-22 ROUND 4

FA Cup · 2021-22
Chelsea FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Plymouth Argyle FC
Sat 5 Feb 2022 · 12:30 UTC Stamford Bridge HT 45' · FT 45'
Jorginho 19' Y
Jorginho 20' Y
Y 102' Michael Cooper
Y 103' Michael Cooper
Kai Havertz 120' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — FA Cup at Stamford Bridge.

Head-to-Head

1
Chelsea FC 1 games · Avg 3.0 goals Plymouth Argyle FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-05 Chelsea FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–1 W
23 Jan Tottenham Hotspur FC H 2–0 W
18 Jan Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–1 D
15 Jan Manchester City FC A 0–1 L
02 Jan Liverpool FC H 2–2 D
29 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–1 D
Plymouth Argyle FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb Chelsea FC A 1–2 L
29 Jan Doncaster Rovers FC A 3–1 W
27 Nov Wigan Athletic FC H 1–2 L
23 Nov Wycombe Wanderers FC H 0–3 L
20 Nov Charlton Athletic FC A 0–2 L
13 Nov Accrington Stanley FC A 4–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chelsea FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Chelsea FC
Pedro Neto 4 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Chelsea FC have kicked off against Plymouth Argyle FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Plymouth Argyle FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 8' Brilliant from the defender! Macaulay Gillesphey makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 8.
  • 13' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 18' Chelsea FC have won 654 goals from 409 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 19' Chelsea FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 20' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jorginho.
  • 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Chelsea FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 30' Andreas Christensen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 409 appearances.
  • 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 40' Chelsea FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 41' What a moment for Azpilicueta! That strike on 41 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 46' Marcos Alonso is replacing Andreas Christensen for the Chelsea FC side.
  • 51' Chelsea FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 58' The Plymouth Argyle FC bench stirs into life. Luke Jephcott is withdrawn and Niall Ennis gets his opportunity.
  • 59' The whistle greets Luke Jephcott as he departs to be replaced by Niall Ennis.
  • 64' Chelsea FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kai Havertz is hanging Callum Hudson-Odoi on the field on 64 minute.
  • 68' Fresh legs for Plymouth Argyle FC! Ryan Hardie comes on to replace Jordan Garrick.
  • 73' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thomas Tuchel will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 77' Adam Randell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Danny Mayor on 77 minute.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Danny Mayor is replaced by Adam Randell on 78 minute.
  • 82' The whistle greets Mateo Kovacic as he departs to be replaced by Timo Werner.
  • 87' 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.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Chelsea FC take all three points.

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Tuchel

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Schumacher

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marcos Alonso 2
Macaulay Gillesphey 1
Azpilicueta 1

Head to Head

2022-02-05 Chelsea FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC

Chelsea FC Form

2022-02-05 Chelsea FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2022-01-23 Chelsea FC 2–0 Tottenham Hotspur FC W 2022-01-18 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–1 Chelsea FC D 2022-01-15 Manchester City FC 1–0 Chelsea FC L 2022-01-02 Chelsea FC 2–2 Liverpool FC D 2021-12-29 Chelsea FC 1–1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC D

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

2022-02-05 Chelsea FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2022-01-29 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–3 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2021-11-27 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC L 2021-11-23 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–3 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2021-11-20 Charlton Athletic FC 2–0 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2021-11-13 Accrington Stanley FC 1–4 Plymouth Argyle FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.59 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC49% Draw26% Plymouth Argyle FC25%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
51%
Chelsea FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC33% Draw46% Plymouth Argyle FC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Plymouth Argyle FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 22% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 16% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.