EFL League One

Plymouth Argyle vs Barnsley

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)

Stadium: Home Park

Plymouth Argyle vs Barnsley Prediction & Stats - EFL League One 2026/27

Predictions

Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Plymouth Argyle vs Barnsley carries real history into this round of the EFL League One.

The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at Home Park, 15:00 (UK time).

Read the Plymouth Argyle vs Barnsley prediction below before backing anything.

Our verdict on Plymouth Argyle vs Barnsley

A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Plymouth Argyle vs Barnsley call we are most confident in:

Eagle Predict Prediction

Under 4.5 Goals

Last updated on 10-09-2026.

Who do the bookmakers favour?

The market makes Plymouth Argyle the side to beat, with roughly 58% of the implied odds in their favour.

For the wider picture, compare all EFL League One odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.

Plymouth Argyle Preview

Plymouth Argyle reach this fixture 5 match into their EFL League One. Here is where The Pilgrims stand:

In this competition

2 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1.4 points per game
7 scored, at 1.4 a game
8 conceded, at 1.6 a game

The Pilgrims, season-wide

3 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Will Evans, 2 goals
Most assists: Harvey White, 2 assists

Recent results — Plymouth Argyle

05/09/2026 10:00

Doncaster Rovers

2 - 3

Plymouth Argyle

01/09/2026 14:45

Leicester

2 - 0

Plymouth Argyle

29/08/2026 10:00

Plymouth Argyle

2 - 0

Bradford City

25/08/2026 14:45

Plymouth Argyle

2 - 4

Coventry City

22/08/2026 10:00

Wycombe Wanderers

1 - 1

Plymouth Argyle

Barnsley: how they are travelling

Barnsley come in 5 matches into their EFL League One.

Here is what The Tykes have produced:

In this competition

2 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1.4 points per game
6 scored, at 1.2 a game
8 conceded, at 1.6 a game

The Tykes, season-wide

3 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Cameron McGeehan, 3 goals
Most assists: Reyes Cleary, 1 assists

Recent results — The Tykes

05/09/2026 10:00

Barnsley

1 - 5

Stevenage

02/09/2026 14:45

Barnsley

2 - 1

Blackpool

29/08/2026 10:00

Leyton Orient

1 - 3

Barnsley

25/08/2026 14:45

Barnsley

3 - 2

Crewe Alexandra

22/08/2026 07:30

Doncaster Rovers

0 - 0

Barnsley

The head-to-head favours Barnsley

Barnsley have generally come out ahead of The Pilgrims in their recent meetings.

From 10 match(es):

Barnsley: 5 win(s)
Plymouth Argyle: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 2

That trend is worth factoring into the Plymouth Argyle vs Barnsley prediction.

Form comparison Plymouth Argyle vs Barnsley

A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:

Home Team

Plymouth Argyle

England - EFL League One

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W L W D L	1.4
Home	W L	1.5
Away	W L D	1.33

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	50%	33%
Goals	3	3	3
Scored	1.4	1.5	1.33
Conceded	1.6	1.5	1.67
Both Teams to Score	60%	50%	67%
Without Conceding	20%	50%	0%
Failed To Score	20%	0%	33%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.53	1.39	1.63
xGA	1.34	0.82	1.68

Away Team

Barnsley

England - EFL League One

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L W W D L	1.4
Home	L W L	1
Away	W D	2

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	33%	50%
Goals	2.8	3.33	2
Scored	1.2	1	1.5
Conceded	1.6	2.33	0.5
Both Teams to Score	60%	67%	50%
Without Conceding	20%	0%	50%
Failed To Score	40%	33%	50%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.97	2.16	1.69
xGA	1.33	1.44	1.16

Further markets to consider

Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:

Fixture information - Plymouth Argyle vs Barnsley

Match: Plymouth Argyle vs Barnsley
Competition: EFL League One
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Home Park

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Stats

The statistics for Plymouth Argyle vs the Colliers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.

Goal Average

2.5

League: 3.17

Both Teams to Score

50%

League: 66%

Over 1.5+

75%

League: 86%

Over 2.5+

50%

League: 61%

Cards

League: 3.56

Corners

13.5

League: 10.49

Home Team

Plymouth Argyle

England - EFL League One

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W L W D L	1.4
Home	W L	1.5
Away	W L D	1.33

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	50%	33%
Goals	3	3	3
Scored	1.4	1.5	1.33
Conceded	1.6	1.5	1.67
Both Teams to Score	60%	50%	67%
Without Conceding	20%	50%	0%
Failed To Score	20%	0%	33%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.53	1.39	1.63
xGA	1.34	0.82	1.68

Away Team

Barnsley

England - EFL League One

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L W W D L	1.4
Home	L W L	1
Away	W D	2

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	33%	50%
Goals	2.8	3.33	2
Scored	1.2	1	1.5
Conceded	1.6	2.33	0.5
Both Teams to Score	60%	67%	50%
Without Conceding	20%	0%	50%
Failed To Score	40%	33%	50%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.97	2.16	1.69
xGA	1.33	1.44	1.16

Corners

11.2 / Match

+14% Corners / Match

Barnsley received +14% more corners than Plymouth Argyle in the EFL League One

12.8 / Match

Doncaster Rovers

(3)

Leicester

(9)

Bradford City

(8)

Wycombe Wanderers

(5)

Stockport County

(5)

(8)

Stevenage

(13)

Blackpool

(10)

Leyton Orient

(4)

Doncaster Rovers

(12)

Bromley

Cards

1.4 / Match

+71% Cards / Match

Barnsley received +71% more cards than Plymouth Argyle in the EFL League One

2.4 / Match

Doncaster Rovers

(0)

Leicester

(1)

Bradford City

(1)

Wycombe Wanderers

(3)

Stockport County

(2)

(1)

Stevenage

(3)

Blackpool

(4)

Leyton Orient

(1)

Doncaster Rovers

(3)

Bromley

Goals Scored

1.4 / Match

+17%

Plymouth Argyle is +17% better in terms of goals scored

1.2 / Match

Doncaster Rovers

(3)

Leicester

(0)

Bradford City

(2)

Wycombe Wanderers

(1)

Stockport County

(1)

Stevenage

(2)

Blackpool

(3)

Leyton Orient

(0)

Doncaster Rovers

(0)

Bromley

Goals Conceded

1.6 / Match

+0%

Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded

1.6 / Match

Doncaster Rovers

(2)

Leicester

(2)

Bradford City

(0)

Wycombe Wanderers

(1)

Stockport County

(3)

(5)

Stevenage

(1)

Blackpool

(1)

Leyton Orient

(0)

Doncaster Rovers

(1)

Bromley

EFL League One Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Sheffield Wednesday	5	4	0	1	13	6	7	12	2.4
2	Huddersfield Town	5	3	2	0	10	4	6	11	2.2
3	Stockport County	5	3	0	2	13	6	7	9	1.8
4	Bradford City	5	3	0	2	5	4	1	9	1.8
5	Burton Albion	5	2	2	1	10	7	3	8	1.6
6	Cambridge United	5	2	2	1	9	8	1	8	1.6
7	Luton Town	5	2	2	1	11	11	0	8	1.6
8	Reading	4	2	1	1	11	5	6	7	1.75
9	Leyton Orient	5	2	1	2	10	6	4	7	1.4
10	Oxford United	4	2	1	1	9	6	3	7	1.75
11	Blackpool	5	2	1	2	9	7	2	7	1.4
12	Notts County	5	1	4	0	7	6	1	7	1.4
13	Plymouth Argyle	5	2	1	2	7	8	-1	7	1.4
14	Barnsley	5	2	1	2	6	8	-2	7	1.4
15	AFC Wimbledon	5	2	1	2	4	7	-3	7	1.4
16	Stevenage	5	1	3	1	9	6	3	6	1.2
17	Mansfield Town	5	2	0	3	8	11	-3	6	1.2
18	Leicester	5	1	2	2	4	7	-3	5	1
19	Milton Keynes Dons	5	0	4	1	7	9	-2	4	0.8
20	Peterborough United	5	1	1	3	3	9	-6	4	0.8
21	Bromley	5	1	1	3	4	15	-11	4	0.8
22	Doncaster Rovers	5	0	3	2	6	8	-2	3	0.6
23	Wycombe Wanderers	5	0	3	2	7	12	-5	3	0.6
24	Wigan Athletic	5	1	0	4	5	11	-6	3	0.6

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