Saturday , 14 November 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
100% Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Plymouth Argyle FC
Will Evans 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Stamford Bridge. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Chelsea FC and Plymouth Argyle FC.
  • 5' Panutche Camara has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 58 appearances.
  • 8' Brilliant from the defender! Macaulay Gillesphey makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 8.
  • 13' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 18' It is a cagey affair so far. Chelsea FC in their trying to find a way past Plymouth Argyle FC's compact .
  • 19' The referee has no hesitation. Jorginho is booked for Chelsea FC — Yellow card on 19.
  • 20' The referee shows Chelsea FC player a Yellow card on 20.
  • 25' The 37-year-old Azpilicueta has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' Luke Jephcott has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Niall Ennis made 355 appearances and scored 36 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 41' Azpilicueta has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 41 minutes.
  • 46' Marcos Alonso is replacing Andreas Christensen for the Chelsea FC side.
  • 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 56' Danny Mayor is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Plymouth Argyle FC so far.
  • 58' Plymouth Argyle FC make a change. Luke Jephcott trudges off to be replaced by Niall Ennis on 58 minutes.
  • 59' The crowd applauds Luke Jephcott as he leaves the pitch. Niall Ennis steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
  • 64' Kai Havertz is ready to make an impact after coming on for Callum Hudson-Odoi at the 64 minute mark.
  • 68' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Jordan Garrick is replaced by Ryan Hardie on 68 minute.
  • 73' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 77' Adam Randell is ready to make an impact after coming on for Danny Mayor at the 77 minute mark.
  • 78' The whistle greets Danny Mayor as he departs to be replaced by Adam Randell.
  • 82' Mateo Kovacic makes way for Timo Werner at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
  • 87' Both keepers have barely been tested. Chelsea FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • The points are shared — Chelsea FC 2-1 Plymouth Argyle FC. Honours even.

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
Azpilicueta 1
Macaulay Gillesphey 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.