Thursday , 2 July 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' In just a few seconds Stamford Bridge will turn into a battlefield for Chelsea FC and Plymouth Argyle FC.
  • 5' Plymouth Argyle FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 8' GOAL! Macaulay Gillesphey scores on 8.
  • 13' 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.
  • 18' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 19' It’s a booking for Chelsea FC player. Jorginho gets a Yellow card.
  • 20' Chelsea FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 20.
  • 25' The travelling Plymouth Argyle FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' Panutche Camara has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 40' It’s high time Steven Schumacher made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 41' What a strike from Azpilicueta! The score is 1-1.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Marcos Alonso. He replaces Andreas Christensen on 46 minute.
  • 51' James Wilson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 58' Another substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC to replace Luke Jephcott by Niall Ennis on 58 minute.
  • 59' The Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes a substitution. Luke Jephcott departs to be replaced by Niall Ennis.
  • 64' Another substitution for Chelsea FC to replace Callum Hudson-Odoi by Kai Havertz on 64 minute.
  • 68' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan Hardie is hanging Jordan Garrick on the field on 68 minute.
  • 73' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 77' The whistle greets Danny Mayor as he departs to be replaced by Adam Randell.
  • 78' Adam Randell is replacing Danny Mayor for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
  • 82' Chelsea FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Timo Werner is hanging Mateo Kovacic on the field on 82 minute.
  • 87' 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.
  • With this win, Chelsea FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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.