Plymouth Argyle vs Barnsley - League One
Fixture Preview - 2 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Plymouth Argyle hosts Barnsley at Home Park in a League One clash that promises to be intriguing. The home side has struggled recently, with only one win in their last five matches, while Barnsley arrives in better form, boasting three consecutive victories. This disparity in form could give the visitors a psychological edge, particularly as they look to solidify their position in the upper half of the table. Historically, this fixture has been closely contested, with both teams winning four times in their last ten encounters. The statistics suggest a potential for goals, with six of those matches seeing over 2.5 goals scored. Given Plymouth's need to bounce back and Barnsley’s attacking prowess, betting on both teams to score (BTTS) at odds of 1.75 might be a prudent choice. With the stakes high for both sides, expect an engaging match at Home Park.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Stevenage | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  Cardiff City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 |  Barnsley | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 4 |  Bradford City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 5 |  Huddersfield Town | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 |  Luton Town | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 |  Lincoln City | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 |  Stockport County | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 |  Leyton Orient | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 |  Doncaster Rovers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 |  Exeter City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 |  Mansfield Town | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 13 |  Wigan Athletic | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 14 |  AFC Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 15 |  Bolton Wanderers | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 16 |  Burton Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Rotherham United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 18 |  Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 20 |  Wycombe Wanderers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Reading | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 22 |  Northampton Town | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 23 |  Plymouth Argyle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 24 |  Peterborough United | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2025 | Plymouth Argyle | 1–3 | Barnsley | League One |
| March 11, 2023 | Barnsley | 3–0 | Plymouth Argyle | League One |
| July 30, 2022 | Plymouth Argyle | 1–0 | Barnsley | League One |
| April 22, 2019 | Plymouth Argyle | 0–3 | Barnsley | League One |
| October 2, 2018 | Barnsley | 1–1 | Plymouth Argyle | League One |
| March 30, 2010 | Plymouth Argyle | 0–0 | Barnsley | Championship |
| February 13, 2010 | Barnsley | 1–3 | Plymouth Argyle | Championship |
| May 3, 2009 | Plymouth Argyle | 1–2 | Barnsley | Championship |
| December 20, 2008 | Barnsley | 2–0 | Plymouth Argyle | Championship |
| February 12, 2008 | Plymouth Argyle | 3–0 | Barnsley | Championship |