Plymouth Argyle FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 23 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 May | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 30 Apr | Preston North End FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
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' Temperatures are rising at Home Park as Plymouth Argyle FC face off against Barnsley FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Plymouth Argyle FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Barnsley FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 10.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Duff will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Luke Thomas, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' 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 Nicky Cadden suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Plymouth Argyle FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 44' Callum Styles picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 45' Finn Azaz is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 46' Conor McCarthy gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Robbie Cundy and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Barnsley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' Plymouth Argyle FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' The crowd applauds Josh Benson as he leaves the pitch. Luke Thomas steps in for Barnsley FC.
- 66' Plymouth Argyle FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 71' Aiden Marsh has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Aitchison on 71 minute.
- 76' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Barnsley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 78' Morgan Whittaker is replacing Ryan Hardie for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
- 83' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 88' The 24-year-old Bali Mumba has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- The points are shared — Plymouth Argyle FC 1-0 Barnsley FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 6
- 10
- 8
- 1
- 5
- 3
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Morgan Whittaker 78'
- 20
- 7
-
18
Finn Azaz ↓ Niall Ennis 78'
Bench
- 22
- 25
- 31
-
11
Niall Ennis ↑ 78'
-
19
Morgan Whittaker ↑ 78'
- 21
Coach
Steven Schumacher
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ James Norwood 61'
- 40
- 4
-
24
Robbie Cundy ↓ Conor McCarthy 46'
- 7
- 5
-
10
Josh Benson ↓ Luke Thomas 61'
-
48
Luca Connell ↓ Matty Wolfe 78'
- 6
-
27
Jack Aitchison ↓ Aiden Marsh 71'
Bench
- 1
- 15
-
16
Luke Thomas ↑ 61'
-
21
Conor McCarthy ↑ 46'
-
9
James Norwood ↑ 61'
-
19
Aiden Marsh ↑ 71'
-
33
Matty Wolfe ↑ 78'
Coach
Michael Duff
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Mowatt | 2 |
| Owen Oseni | 2 |
| Ruben Lameiras | 1 |
| Alex Mowatt | 1 |
| Ruben Lameiras | 1 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 1 |
| Jacob Brown | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2022-07-30
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Barnsley FC
W
2022-04-30
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–5
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2022-04-23
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-04-18
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–0
Sunderland AFC
D
2022-04-15
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2022-04-09
Burton Albion FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
Barnsley FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.7
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Barnsley FC
51%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Barnsley FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.