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Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter Match Summary
Competition | English League Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 10 August 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Plymouth, Home Park |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event |
The Devon Derby kicks off the new campaign as Plymouth Argyle host Exeter at Home Park in the first round of the English League Cup on Monday 10 August 2026.
Plymouth begin life back in League One after finishing seventh last term, missing out on the play-offs by a couple of points. Tom Cleverley's side start as clear favourites at home.
Exeter arrive in a transitional period following their relegation to League Two, having gone down on the final day of last season. Only two new signings have come in so far.
The head-to-head is dead level across their last six meetings, two wins apiece and two draws, and these two rarely serve up a quiet one at Home Park.
Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter Form
Plymouth head into this one with real momentum, having come through an unbeaten pre-season under Tom Cleverley with five wins and a draw from six outings. New additions Alex Mitchell, Harvey White and Wes Harding are set to feature, while Owen Oseni and Aribim Pepple lead the line. Home form against Exeter has been prolific, over 2.5 goals in each of the last five here.
Exeter come in on the back of relegation, a four-game winless run ending last season having tipped them into League Two. Recruitment has been thin, with Taylor Perry arriving from Shrewsbury and Josh Gordon in for a competitive debut. Jayden Wareham remains the main man up top, and the Grecians have found the net at least twice in the majority of their recent clashes against Plymouth.
Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Plymouth Argyle: Michael Baidoo (Injured/out)
Exeter: No known absentees
Plymouth Argyle
Michael Baidoo is the one big absentee, ruled out for 12 weeks after a serious hamstring injury. Tom Cleverley looks set to line up in a 4-4-2 with new signings Alex Mitchell, Harvey White and Wes Harding among the starters, and Owen Oseni partnering Aribim Pepple up front.
Exeter
Exeter have no reported absentees. Taylor Perry should slot straight into the backline after his switch from Shrewsbury, while fellow new arrival Josh Gordon could make his competitive debut down the left. Jayden Wareham remains part of the squad and is expected to lead the line on Monday.
Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter Predicted Lineup
Plymouth Argyle
Formation: 4-4-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Cooper; Hartridge, Ross, Mitchell, Harding; White, Boateng, Amaechi, Curtis; Pepple, Oseni
Exeter
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Bycroft; Fitzwater, Perry, James, Woodhouse; Oluwabori, Cummins; Gordon, Cole, Cox; Wareham
Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter Key Stats & Match Facts
Plymouth have seen over 2.5 goals in each of their last five home matches against Exeter in all competitions.
Plymouth have scored at least two goals in six of their last seven home matches against Exeter in all competitions.
Exeter have scored at least two goals in five of their last six matches against Plymouth in all competitions.
The last six meetings are dead level, two wins each and two draws, including a 2-2 draw in their most recent clash.
Michael Baidoo is Plymouth's only confirmed absentee, out for 12 weeks with a hamstring injury.
Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: A division higher and unbeaten through pre-season, Plymouth look the stronger side at Home Park. Exeter will carry a goal threat in this fixture, but home advantage tells. Our prediction is a 2-0 Plymouth win, with Argyle available at 1/2 with Bet365. That said, given how these two go at each other, do not be shocked if it opens up. This is our full Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter prediction.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score - Yes in Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter. Recent meetings between these two have been open, high-scoring affairs, with a 2-2 draw in their most recent clash and Exeter having netted at least twice in the majority of their recent encounters with Plymouth. The Grecians clearly enjoy this fixture, so a Plymouth clean sheet is far from a given.
Over 2.5 Goals in Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter. Plymouth have seen over 2.5 goals in all of their last five home outings against Exeter, and these Devon Derby encounters have a habit of turning into a shootout. With both sides carrying a threat, goals look the way to go among our Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter best bets.
Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter Bet Builder
Our Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter bet builder tips back a Plymouth home win, Aribim Pepple to score anytime and both teams to find the net at Home Park.
The Plymouth win anchors it. A League One side against relegated League Two opposition, unbeaten in pre-season and at home, Argyle look the part here.
Aribim Pepple to score anytime makes sense with the striker set to lead the line alongside Owen Oseni, and Plymouth scoring twice or more in six of their last seven home meetings.
Both teams to score adds the value. Exeter have hit at least twice in five of the last six head-to-heads, so the visitors should trouble the scorers too.
Together these legs lean on the same pattern that has defined this fixture, a Plymouth edge but plenty of goals at both ends to keep it lively.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 3/1 and is as short as 11/4 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £3 from best to worst price.
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Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter Talking Points
This is a Devon Derby with an added edge, likely the only meeting between these two all season now that a division splits them. Plymouth come in flying, unbeaten across their pre-season with five wins and a draw from six under Tom Cleverley, and back in League One after a play-off near-miss. Exeter, freshly relegated and light on new faces, face a stiff task to upset their fierce local rivals. Add a level head-to-head record and a fixture that keeps producing goals, and there is every reason to expect a lively one at Home Park.
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Where is Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter being played?
The match will take place at Home Park, Plymouth.
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