Plymouth Argyle FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Jackson
- Referee Mark Derrien
- Referee Kevin Johnson
- Referee Dean Treleaven
- Referee John Flynn
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 15.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 May | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Mar | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Plymouth Argyle FC | Blackpool FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #15 |
| 13 | Points | 8 |
| 8 | Played | 7 |
| 4 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 14 | Scored | 13 |
| 11 | Conceded | 13 |
| +3 | GD | +0 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 50% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC are 4th (13 pts). Blackpool FC are 15th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
1/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
| Aribim Pepple | 3 G | |
| Oliver Irow | 3 G | |
| Harvey White | 2 G | 1 A |
| Will Evans | 2 G | |
| Xavier Amaechi | 1 G |
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Home Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 3' Luke Jephcott is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 8' Blackpool FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 11' The referee has no hesitation. Michael Nottingham is booked for Blackpool FC — Yellow card on 11.
- 16' Both keepers have barely been tested. Plymouth Argyle FC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 21' A quiet spell here at Home Park. Plymouth Argyle FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 26' Plymouth Argyle FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' Michael Cooper is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Plymouth Argyle FC tonight.
- 36' Marvin Ekpiteta, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 38' Panutche Camara is replacing Conor Grant for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
- 43' Plymouth Argyle FC have won 406 goals from 335 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 48' The whistle greets Luke Jephcott as he departs to be replaced by Dominic Telford.
- 52' Blackpool FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 52.
- 57' Plymouth Argyle FC is showing some good football. However, Plymouth Argyle FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 59' A moment of madness from Marvin Ekpiteta on 59 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 64' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ryan Lowe might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 69' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 70' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Byron Moore is hanging George Cooper on the field on 70 minute.
- 71' Jordan Williams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Demetri Mitchell on 71 minute.
- 76' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Sullay Kaikai is replaced by Daniel Kemp on 76 minute.
- 77' Scott Wootton has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
- 82' Blackpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 87' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 89' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 89 minute. Keshi Anderson leaves to be changed by Beryly Lubala.
- Blackpool FC will have plenty to reflect on. Plymouth Argyle FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 4
- 10
- 8
-
32
George Cooper ↓ Byron Moore 70'
- 5
- 1
-
15
Conor Grant ↓ Panutche Camara 38'
- 7
-
31
Luke Jephcott ↓ Dominic Telford 48'
- 2
Bench
-
28
Panutche Camara ↑ 38'
-
11
Dominic Telford ↑ 48'
-
17
Byron Moore ↑ 70'
- 6
- 27
- 19
- 26
Coach
Ryan Lowe
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
10
Sullay Kaikai ↓ Daniel Kemp 76'
- 6
- 18
- 1
- 20
- 12
- 9
-
8
Keshi Anderson ↓ Beryly Lubala 89'
- 22
- 15
Bench
- 14
-
30
Beryly Lubala ↑ 89'
- 4
- 13
-
5
Jordan Williams ↑ 71'
- 17
-
19
Daniel Kemp ↑ 76'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Oliver Irow | 2 |
| Marc Bola | 1 |
| Luke Jephcott | 1 |
| Joe Edwards | 1 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Mark Cullen | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2020-09-12
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Blackpool FC
W
2019-05-04
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–2
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2019-04-27
Accrington Stanley FC
5–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
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
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.8
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Blackpool FC
51%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Blackpool FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 21% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

