Plymouth Argyle FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 15 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 24 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Sep | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Morecambe FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Aug | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Plymouth Argyle FC | Doncaster Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #21 |
| 24 | Points | 12 |
| 15 | Played | 13 |
| 7 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 7 |
| 21 | Scored | 14 |
| 19 | Conceded | 22 |
| +2 | GD | -8 |
| 1.60 | PPG | 0.92 |
| 47% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
89%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
89%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
31%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC are 5th (24 pts). Doncaster Rovers FC are 21st (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/5
31-45
2/2
46-60
7/4
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/6
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
| Aribim Pepple | 5 G | |
| Will Evans | 3 G | |
| Xavier Amaechi | 3 G | |
| Oliver Irow | 3 G | |
| Harvey White | 2 G | 1 A |
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Owen Bailey | 3 G |
| Isaac Hutchinson | 2 G |
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Plymouth Argyle FC launch into their encounter with Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 5' Plymouth Argyle FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 10' Plymouth Argyle FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Doncaster Rovers FC that had 249 games and scored 280 goals.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ryan Lowe might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' Plymouth Argyle FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matthew Smith.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dan Scarr, as he is very good at scoring at Home Park with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
- 45' Brendan Galloway has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jordan Houghton on 51 minutes.
- 55' Jordy Hiwula is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 57' That is a Yellow card for Doncaster Rovers FC. Tiago Cukur will be fuming at that decision.
- 62' Wales international James Wilson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 67' It looks like no one’s ball. Plymouth Argyle FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 68' Luke Jephcott doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 72' Rodrigo Vilca gets the nod from Doncaster Rovers FC. He replaces Tiago Cukur and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' A change in the Plymouth Argyle FC ranks — Brendan Galloway exits the field as Macaulay Gillesphey enters on 74.
- 76' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Matthew Smith is withdrawn and Aidan Barlow gets his opportunity.
- 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Tommy Rowe.
- 80' Jordan Garrick gets the nod from Plymouth Argyle FC. He replaces Ryan Hardie and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' A moment of madness from Ethan Galbraith on 83 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Doncaster Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 88' Luke Jephcott makes way for Kieran Agard at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Aidan Barlow argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Plymouth Argyle FC. Jordan Garrick will be fuming at that decision.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 28
- 22
- 6
- 8
- 1
- 15
- 5
- 7
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Jordan Garrick 80'
-
31
Luke Jephcott ↓ Kieran Agard 88'
Bench
-
18
Kieran Agard ↑ 88'
- 27
-
3
Macaulay Gillesphey ↑ 74'
- 25
- 20
-
14
Jordan Garrick ↑ 80'
- 42
Coach
Ryan Lowe
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 12
- 4
- 10
- 20
- 2
- 17
- 6
- 22
-
14
Matthew Smith ↓ Aidan Barlow 76'
-
21
Tiago Cukur ↓ Rodrigo Vilca 72'
Bench
- 1
- 23
- 15
- 19
- 5
-
16
Aidan Barlow ↑ 76'
-
25
Rodrigo Vilca ↑ 72'
Coach
Richie Wellens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke Jephcott | 3 |
| Joe Edwards | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Caleb Watts | 1 |
| Graham Carey | 1 |
| Aribim Pepple | 1 |
| Ruben Lameiras | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2021-09-25
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-09-21
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2021-09-18
AFC Wimbledon
0–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-09-11
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2021-08-28
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2021-08-21
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-09-25
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-09-18
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–0
Morecambe FC
W
2021-09-11
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-08-28
Rotherham United FC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-08-21
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Portsmouth FC
D
2021-08-17
Accrington Stanley FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.89
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Plymouth Argyle FC to win 57% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
43%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 23% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.