Bristol Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:4
13/01/2026 at 14:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • EFL Trophy - Play Offs - 1/8-finals
  • Referee: Chilowicz A. (Usa)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomSky Sports+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.411.30
Ball possession
58%42%
Total shots
1717
Shots on target
77
Big chances
14
Corner kicks
33
Passes
63% (204/326)62% (145/235)
Yellow cards
32
Expected goals (xG)
1.411.30
xG on target (xGOT)
2.002.25
Total shots
1717
Shots on target
77
Shots off target
73
Blocked shots
37
Shots inside the box
1312
Shots outside the box
45
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
14
Corner kicks
33
Touches in opposition box
1919
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
23
Free kicks
199
Passes
63% (204/326)62% (145/235)
Long passes
31% (27/87)35% (22/63)
Passes in final third
47% (61/130)50% (50/100)
Crosses
31% (4/13)36% (4/11)
Expected assists (xA)
1.031.38
Throw ins
3127
Fouls
919
Tackles
59% (10/17)25% (1/4)
Duels won
5843
Clearances
1556
Interceptions
114
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
10
Goalkeeper saves
34
xGOT faced
2.252.00
Goals prevented
-1.75-1.00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (2 - 1)
  • 2', 0 - 1, Watts C. , Amaechi X. (A),
  • 21', 1 - 1, Forde S. , Cavegn F. (A),
  • 39', 2 - 1, Cavegn F. , Conteh K. (A),
  • 2nd Half (1 - 3)
  • 46', Sorinola M. , Galloway B. ,
  • 46', 2 - 2, Galloway B. , Curtis R. (A),
  • 50', 2 - 3, Tolaj L. , Curtis R. (A),
  • 59', Watts C. , Pepple A. ,
  • 61', 3 - 3, Thomas L. ,
  • 62', Hutchinson I. 🟨,
  • 66', Boateng M. 🟨,
  • 72', Wiredu B. , Ralls J. ,
  • 75', Hutchinson I. , De Havilland R. ,
  • 82', Amaechi X. , Paterson J. ,
  • 82', Thomas L. , Harrison E. ,
  • 83', Senior J. , Balmer K. ,
  • 89', Balmer K. 🟨,
  • 90+1', Galloway B. 🟨,
  • 90+4', 3 - 4, Pepple A. , Curtis R. (A),
  • 90+6', Lockyer T. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Bristol Rovers
31.5%
Draw
26.6%
Plymouth Argyle
42%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
28.5% 26.2% 45.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

28.2% 25.9% 45.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Bristol Rovers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3%)
  • Plymouth Argyle has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Bristol Rovers than the current prediction. (-3.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Plymouth Argyle than the current prediction. (+3.8%)
  • Bristol Rovers - Plymouth Argyle Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.94
    (3.19)
    3.42
    (3.47)
    2.19
    (2.01)
    8.9%
    (9.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
    What is the prediction for Bristol Rovers - Plymouth Argyle?
  • Users Predictions: Plymouth Argyle will win (5 of 5 users predict this - 100%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 100%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bristol Rovers won 2.
    • Recent form of Bristol Rovers has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Plymouth's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Plymouth may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Plymouth will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Bristol Rovers won 7 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 23:24. (average 1.2:1.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Bristol Rovers won 5 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 14:9. (average 1.4:0.9).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Bristol Rovers - Plymouth Argyle were as follows:
    11.11.2025 Bristol Rovers - Plymouth Argyle 1:0
    30.07.2024 Bristol Rovers - Plymouth Argyle 2:1
    10.01.2023 Bristol Rovers - Plymouth Argyle 0:2
    22.10.2022 Bristol Rovers - Plymouth Argyle 2:2
    30.08.2022 Plymouth Argyle - Bristol Rovers 2:1
    Latest results of Bristol Rovers
    Latest results of Plymouth Argyle
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/16-finals
    1LincolnHuddersfield0 : 2
    2SalfordRotherham2 : 7
    3DoncasterChesterfield5 : 1
    4TranmereFleetwood0 : 3
    5BoltonBradford City3 : 0
    6Port ValeBarnsley5 : 0
    7CreweStockport County1 : 2
    8HarrogateBlackpool4 : 2
    9LutonExeter4 : 0
    10SwindonPeterborough1 : 0
    11Bristol RoversCambridge Utd3 : 2
    12Leyton OrientPlymouth0 : 1
    13CardiffAFC Wimbledon1 : 5
    14ColchesterWest Ham U210 : 1
    15NorthamptonWycombe2 : 0
    16StevenageWalsall1 : 2

    1/8-finals
    1HuddersfieldRotherham3 : 0
    2DoncasterFleetwood3 : 1
    3BoltonPort Vale0 : 1
    4Stockport CountyHarrogate2 : 1
    5LutonSwindon1 : 2
    6Bristol RoversPlymouth3 : 4
    7AFC WimbledonWest Ham U214 : 2
    8NorthamptonWalsall4 : 2

    Quarter-finals
    1HuddersfieldDoncaster1 : 2
    2Port ValeStockport County0 : 4
    3LutonPlymouth2 : 1
    4AFC WimbledonNorthampton1 : 2

    Semi-finals
    1DoncasterStockport County0 : 1
    2LutonNorthampton2 : 1

    Final
    1Stockport CountyLuton