Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City

England - EFL League One

Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle

5 - 2

21 Feb 2026 07:30

Cardiff City
Cardiff City
Match Events
Live Statistics
  • 29%Ball Possession71%
  • 16Total Shots18
  • 9Shots on Target6
  • 3Corners8
  • 23Fouls10
  • 3Yellow Cards4
Head-to-Head
Plymouth Argyle
2
wins
2
draws
Cardiff City
3
wins
57%
BTTS
4/7
100%
OVER 0.5
7/7
86%
OVER 1.5
6/7
71%
OVER 2.5
5/7

Key Statistics

  • Avg. Goals

    Average

    2.38

    League 2.58

  • Over 2.5 Goals

    Below average

    42%

    League 50%

  • Both Teams Score

    Average

    52%

    League 51%

  • Cards

    Average

    3.86

    League 3.89

  • Corners

    Average

    10.12

    League 9.92

Based on 557 completed matches this season.

Over / Under

  • 0.5

    1+ gol

    OVER
    100%
    UNDER
    0%

  • 1.5

    2+ gol

    OVER
    85%
    UNDER
    15%

  • 2.5

    3+ gol

    OVER
    55%
    UNDER
    45%

  • 3.5

    4+ gol

    OVER
    35%
    UNDER
    65%

Based on the whole season for both teams combined

Team Performance

Plymouth Argyle

Home

WWLLD
VS

Cardiff City

Away

WWWDW

Points & Results

  • 1.34
    PPG
    2.16
  • 41%
    Wins
    66%
  • 50%
    First to Score
    56%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.38
    Scored/game
    1.94
  • 1.47
    Conceded/game
    0.97
  • 1.40
    xG
    1.69
  • 1.40
    xGA
    1.30

Trends

  • 47%
    Both Score
    56%
  • 28%
    Clean Sheet
    38%

Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City: Statistics and Analysis - EFL League One 2025/2026

On this page you can check all the key statistics for Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.

This EFL League One match was played on 21/02/2026 (Saturday) and finished Plymouth Argyle 5 - 2 Cardiff City.

The fixture is part of game week 34th of the EFL League One season. Plymouth Argyle currently sits in position 12th of the EFL League One table. Cardiff City occupies position 1st.

Stat Probabilities for Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City

Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:

Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City at 52%.

Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Plymouth Argyle and Cardiff City point to a 42% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.

For our tips built on these numbers, see the Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City prediction page.

Who is the favorite in Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City?

According to the latest match odds, is the favorite at an implied probability of about 0%. The full 1X2 market has Plymouth Argyle at , the draw at , and Cardiff City at .

Overall performance in the EFL League One

Plymouth Argyle's record so far reads 13W-4D-15L from 32 played a win rate of 41% at 1.34 points per game.

Cardiff City stands at 21W-6D-5L from 32 played, winning 66% of their matches at 2.16 points per game.

In their last five, Plymouth Argyle has gone 2W-1D-2L, averaging 1.4 points per game.

Cardiff City's last five read 4W-1D-0L, at 2.6 points per game.

At home, Plymouth Argyle has a 31% win rate (5W-3D-8L from 16 played).

On the road, Cardiff City has won 47% of their matches (7W-5D-3L from 15 played).

Goal statistics for Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City

In attack, Plymouth Argyle averages 1.38 goals scored per game in the EFL League One (44 in total), while conceding 1.47 per game (47 in total).

Cardiff City averages 1.94 goals scored per game (62 in total) and 0.97 conceded per game (31 in total).

Plymouth Argyle's top scorer this season is Aribim Pepple, with 16 goals.

For Cardiff City, Yousef Salech leads the scoring charts with 14 goals this season.

Plymouth Argyle's main creator is Malachi Boateng, with 8 assists.

Ollie Tanner tops the Cardiff City assist chart with 12.

More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.

Head-to-head: Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City

Plymouth Argyle and Cardiff City have met 7 times in recent years. The record:

  • Plymouth Argyle wins: 2

  • Draws: 2

  • Cardiff City wins: 3

Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City

When was Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City played?

The match was played on 21/02/2026 (Saturday) and finished Plymouth Argyle 5 - 2 Cardiff City.

What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth Argyle and Cardiff City?

Across their last 7 meetings the record is 2-2-3 (Plymouth Argyle wins – draws – Cardiff City wins).

What was the last match between Plymouth Argyle and Cardiff City?

The two sides last met on 30/08/2025, and the result was Cardiff City 4 vs 0 Plymouth Argyle. Full details: Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City, 30/08/2025.

Who is the favorite in Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City?

is the favorite at odds of , an implied probability of about 0%. Plymouth Argyle is priced at , the draw at and Cardiff City at .

Where can I find Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City stats?

All key statistics for Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City are on this page, updated in real time.