Sunday , 16 August 2026

Plymouth Argyle FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Plymouth Argyle FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Cambridge United FC
Tue 17 Aug 2021 · 18:45 UTC Home Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 6' George Williams
James Wilson 6' Y
Y 57' Adam May
Y 72' James Brophy
Y 79' Liam O'Neil
Joe Edwards 86' Y
Y 90' Paul Digby

Overview

Match Preview

Plymouth Argyle FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Home Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

1
2
1
Plymouth Argyle FC 4 games · Avg 2.0 goals Cambridge United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-17 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Plymouth Argyle FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug Cambridge United FC H 1–1 D
14 Aug Gillingham FC H 1–0 W
07 Aug Rotherham United FC A 0–2 L
09 May Gillingham FC A 0–1 L
01 May Sunderland AFC H 1–3 L
24 Apr Oxford United FC A 1–3 L
Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–1 D
14 Aug Accrington Stanley FC A 1–2 L
07 Aug Oxford United FC H 1–1 D
07 Nov Shrewsbury Town FC H 0–2 L
11 Nov Guiseley AFC A 3–4 L

Season Stats

Plymouth Argyle FC Cambridge United FC
#29 Position #12
0 Points 3
1 Played 1
0 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
1 Scored 3
3 Conceded 2
-2 GD +1
0.00 PPG 3.00
0% Win % 100%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Plymouth Argyle FC are 29th (0 pts). Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Home Park!
  • 5' The 32-year-old Joe Ironside has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 6' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for George Williams.
  • 11' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jensen Weir, as he is very good at scoring at Home Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 16' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 26' 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.
  • 31' Harrison Dunk gets the nod from Cambridge United FC. He replaces Greg Taylor and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Bonner will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' A quiet spell here at Home Park. Cambridge United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 51' Ryan Hardie is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Plymouth Argyle FC tonight.
  • 54' Goal! Luke Jephcott scores his 27 goal in 331 matches.
  • 57' Adam May was booked on 57.
  • 62' England international Shilow Tracey has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 67' Plymouth Argyle FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 68' Luke Jephcott is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 72' James Brophy has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
  • 74' GOAL! Joe Ironside fires home to make it 2-1!
  • 76' Joe Ironside doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 78' A tactical swap from Plymouth Argyle FC — Ryan Law on, Conor Grant off on 78 minutes.
  • 79' Liam O'Neil has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 79.
  • 84' Jack Iredale is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cambridge United FC so far.
  • 86' That is a Yellow card for Plymouth Argyle FC. Joe Edwards will be fuming at that decision.
  • 89' The Plymouth Argyle FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Houghton is withdrawn and Rhys Shirley gets his opportunity.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Paul Digby.
  • 90' Jensen Weir is ready to make an impact after coming on for Adam May at the 90 minute mark.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ryan Lowe

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luke Jephcott 2
Joe Ironside 2
Jack Lankester 2
Sam Smith 2
Niall Ennis 1
Callum Wright 1
Joe Edwards 1

Head to Head

2021-08-17 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

2021-08-17 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC D 2021-08-14 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–0 Gillingham FC W 2021-08-07 Rotherham United FC 2–0 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2021-05-09 Gillingham FC 1–0 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2021-05-01 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–3 Sunderland AFC L 2021-04-24 Oxford United FC 3–1 Plymouth Argyle FC L

Cambridge United FC Form

2021-08-17 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC D 2021-08-14 Accrington Stanley FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L 2021-08-07 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2020-11-07 Cambridge United FC 0–2 Shrewsbury Town FC L 2018-11-11 Guiseley AFC 4–3 Cambridge United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.56 Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.89 Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 89% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Plymouth Argyle FC22% Draw16% Cambridge United FC62%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 5.45
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 97%
3%
± 2.5 89%
11%
± 3.5 77%
23%
± 4.5 60%
40%

Double Chance

Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
38%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
78%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Cambridge United FC
84%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Plymouth Argyle FC13% Draw27% Cambridge United FC60%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–1 not predicted
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
6.7%
1 – 4
6.4%
1 – 2
5.4%
2 – 3
5.1%
1 – 5
5%
2 – 4
4.9%
0 – 3
4.5%
0 – 4
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 5
3.9%
0 – 2
3.7%
0 – 5
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC

Handicap Plymouth Argyle FC covers Push Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 3% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 6% 89%
-0.5 11% — 89%
+0.5 24% — 76%
+1 24% 16% 60%
+1.5 40% — 60%
+2 40% 18% 42%
+2.5 58% — 42%

Clean Sheet

Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
3% ✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.