Plymouth Argyle FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Scott Jackson
- Referee Mark Derrien
- Referee Robert Dabbs
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Oct | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Hull City AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | A | 4–4 | D |
| 12 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | Hull City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Plymouth Argyle FC | Northampton Town FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #24 |
| 73 | Points | 35 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 22 / 7 / 17 | W / D / L | 9 / 8 / 29 |
| 75 | Scored | 39 |
| 63 | Conceded | 74 |
| +12 | GD | -35 |
| 1.59 | PPG | 0.76 |
| 48% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Plymouth Argyle FC are 8th (73 pts). Northampton Town FC are 24th (35 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Home Park!
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Northampton Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Plymouth Argyle FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Northampton Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' Plymouth Argyle FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 21' A moment of madness from Byron Moore on 21 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Plymouth Argyle FC will be frustrated.
- 25' A moment of madness from Byron Moore on 25 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Plymouth Argyle FC will be frustrated.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Plymouth Argyle FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 41' What a moment for Frank Nouble! That strike on 41 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan Watson is booked for Northampton Town FC — Yellow card on 43.
- 46' The crowd applauds Conor Grant as he leaves the pitch. Ben Reeves steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 50' It’s a booking for Plymouth Argyle FC player. George Cooper gets a Yellow card.
- 55' It looks surprising Plymouth Argyle FC does not make any changes. Caleb Chukwuemeka has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 62' Ricky Korboa adds to his 0 season tally! Northampton Town FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 65' Luka Racic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Shaun McWilliams at the 65 minute mark.
- 66' The referee has no hesitation. Danny Rose is booked for Northampton Town FC — Yellow card on 66.
- 71' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 72' Bernard Ashley-Seal has so much to prove this time. He replaces Danny Rose on 72 minute.
- 77' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 79' Another change for Northampton Town FC made on 79 minute. Ricky Korboa leaves to be changed by Mark Marshall.
- 80' Timmy Abraham is replacing Luke Jephcott for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
- 85' The travelling Northampton Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 86' Kelland Watts puts Plymouth Argyle FC on the lead.
- 87' A tactical swap from Plymouth Argyle FC — Jerome Opoku on, George Cooper off on 87 minutes.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Cian Bolger.
- 2-1 the final result. Northampton Town FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 17
- 10
-
32
George Cooper ↓ Jerome Opoku 87'
- 6
- 1
-
15
Conor Grant ↓ Ben Reeves 46'
- 7
-
31
Luke Jephcott ↓ Timmy Abraham 80'
- 2
- 18
Bench
- 11
- 8
-
14
Ben Reeves ↑ 46'
- 5
- 26
-
24
Jerome Opoku ↑ 87'
-
29
Timmy Abraham ↑ 80'
Coach
Ryan Lowe
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 3
- 5
- 1
-
17
Shaun McWilliams ↓ Luka Racic 65'
- 7
- 2
- 4
- 29
- 6
- 11
Bench
-
22
Bernard Ashley-Seal ↑ 72'
- 10
-
45
Mark Marshall ↑ 79'
- 13
- 9
-
15
Luka Racic ↑ 65'
-
30
Caleb Chukwuemeka ↑ 79'
Coach
Keith Curle
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan Watson | 2 |
| Elliott List | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Frank Nouble | 1 |
| Kelland Watts | 1 |
| Ricky Korboa | 1 |
| Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu | 1 |
| Lorent Tolaj | 1 |
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2020-10-17
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2020-10-10
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
Burton Albion FC
W
2020-10-03
Hull City AFC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2020-09-26
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2020-09-19
AFC Wimbledon
4–4
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2020-09-12
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Blackpool FC
W
Northampton Town FC Form
2020-10-17
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-10-10
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2020-10-03
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-09-26
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Hull City AFC
L
2020-09-19
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Northampton Town FC
W
2020-09-12
Northampton Town FC
2–2
AFC Wimbledon
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.09
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Plymouth Argyle FC to win 63% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
37%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Northampton Town FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.3%
1 – 0
10.4%
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
7.7%
0 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
4%
1 – 2
3.9%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 20% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 23% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.