Plymouth Argyle FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Jackson
- Referee Kevin Johnson
- Referee Andy Hendley
- Referee Justin Amey
- Referee Steve Martin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Apr | Gillingham FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Apr | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 06 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Coventry City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Mar | Walsall FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Plymouth Argyle FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #15 |
| 73 | Points | 59 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 22 / 7 / 17 | W / D / L | 15 / 14 / 17 |
| 75 | Scored | 68 |
| 63 | Conceded | 73 |
| +12 | GD | -5 |
| 1.59 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 48% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Plymouth Argyle FC are 8th (73 pts). Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Plymouth Argyle FC to score. At the same time, Barnsley FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' England international Jordan Williams has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Cauley Woodrow makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Barnsley FC are in front.
- 20' Graham Carey, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 21' Jacob Brown doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 26' Mamadou Thiam is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Barnsley FC tonight.
- 28' Magnificent from Alex Mowatt! That is 35 goals in 385 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 33' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Plymouth Argyle FC that had 331 games and scored 402 goals.
- 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Callum Styles, as he is very good at scoring at Home Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' Plymouth Argyle FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 48' Plymouth Argyle FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 48.
- 53' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 68' Plymouth Argyle FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 69' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace Mamadou Thiam by Kieffer Moore on 69 minute.
- 74' 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.
- 79' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 79 minute. Mike-Steven Bahre leaves to be changed by Ryan Hedges.
- 80' A tactical swap from Plymouth Argyle FC — Alex Fletcher on, Ryan Taylor off on 80 minutes.
- 85' The travelling Barnsley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Barnsley FC players.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 10
-
8
David Fox ↓ Jamie Ness 80'
- 7
-
11
Ruben Lameiras ↓ Paul Anderson 80'
-
9
Ryan Taylor ↓ Alex Fletcher 80'
- 20
- 26
Bench
- 23
- 14
- 17
-
6
Jamie Ness ↑ 80'
-
29
Alex Fletcher ↑ 80'
- 1
-
13
Paul Anderson ↑ 80'
Coach
Derek Adams
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 5
- 23
-
26
Mamadou Thiam ↓ Kieffer Moore 69'
-
9
Cauley Woodrow ↓ Callum Styles 79'
- 8
- 27
- 33
- 22
-
21
Mike-Steven Bahre ↓ Ryan Hedges 79'
Bench
- 13
- 18
- 3
-
19
Kieffer Moore ↑ 69'
-
7
Ryan Hedges ↑ 79'
-
20
Callum Styles ↑ 79'
- 15
Coach
Daniel Stendel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Mowatt | 2 |
| Owen Oseni | 2 |
| Nicky Cadden | 1 |
| Adam Phillips | 1 |
| Mads Juel Andersen | 1 |
| Lorent Tolaj | 1 |
| Ruben Lameiras | 1 |
| Alex Mowatt | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2019-04-22
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–3
Barnsley FC
L
2019-04-19
Gillingham FC
3–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2019-04-13
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2019-04-06
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2019-03-30
Blackpool FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2019-03-23
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–2
Bristol Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.45
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Plymouth Argyle FC or Barnsley FC 75% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Barnsley FC
70%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Barnsley FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 20% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

