Cardiff City vs Plymouth Argyle - League One
Fixture Preview - 30 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Cardiff City will host Plymouth Argyle at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, 30 August, in a League One clash that promises to be intriguing. The home side has shown solid form, winning three of their last five matches, while Plymouth has struggled, managing just one win in their last five outings. Cardiff's recent performances suggest they are building momentum, particularly with their attacking play, which has seen them score in each of their last five matches. One key angle to consider is Cardiff's home advantage. Historically, they have performed well against Plymouth, winning five of the last ten encounters and often finding the net. Given Plymouth's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly evident in their recent matches, Cardiff will likely look to exploit this weakness. With both teams capable of scoring, and a tendency for their matches to feature over 2.5 goals, this fixture could see an entertaining contest with plenty of action.
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 |  Cardiff City | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 2 |  Huddersfield Town | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 3 |  Stevenage | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 4 |  Bradford City | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 5 |  Stockport County | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 6 |  Barnsley | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 7 |  Lincoln City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 8 |  Doncaster Rovers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 9 |  Mansfield Town | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 10 |  AFC Wimbledon | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 11 |  Luton Town | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 12 |  Wigan Athletic | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 13 |  Leyton Orient | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 14 |  Exeter City | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 15 |  Bolton Wanderers | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 16 |  Burton Albion | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 17 |  Rotherham United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 18 |  Northampton Town | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 19 |  Plymouth Argyle | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 20 |  Blackpool | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 21 |  Wycombe Wanderers | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 22 |  Port Vale | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2025 | Plymouth Argyle | 1–1 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| October 19, 2024 | Cardiff City | 5–0 | Plymouth Argyle | Championship |
| January 20, 2024 | Plymouth Argyle | 3–1 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| December 26, 2023 | Cardiff City | 2–2 | Plymouth Argyle | Championship |
| July 21, 2017 | Plymouth Argyle | 0–1 | Cardiff City | Club Friendlies 1 |
| December 26, 2009 | Cardiff City | 0–1 | Plymouth Argyle | Championship |
| August 18, 2009 | Plymouth Argyle | 1–3 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| December 28, 2008 | Cardiff City | 1–0 | Plymouth Argyle | Championship |
| November 22, 2008 | Plymouth Argyle | 2–1 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| January 1, 2008 | Cardiff City | 1–0 | Plymouth Argyle | Championship |