Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle prediction, probable lineups and betting tips. Read the bet builder angle and odds before Tuesday's League One clash.
Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
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Match Date | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | SPORTA Arena |
Two sides nursing identical 2-0 defeats collide on Tuesday night as Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle gets under way at the SPORTA Arena, with League One promotion ground at stake.
Stevenage were heading for a goalless draw at league leaders Bradford until a late collapse ended their three-match winning streak. Alex Revell's side sit 12th in the table.
Plymouth arrive smarting from a 2-0 home defeat to Huddersfield. Before that, Tom Cleverley's side had won six of their previous eight League One contests.
Plymouth have won seven of their last eight matches against Stevenage in all competitions. Victory here could even lift them to the top of the table.
Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle Form
Stevenage have been stubborn at the back, shipping only 10 goals so far, one of the meanest records in League One. The revival kicked off in September with a 5-1 thumping at Barnsley. Dan Kemp is the creative heartbeat behind the striker, while Oliver Sanderson, a summer arrival from Fulham, adds a direct outlet down the right.
Plymouth sit fourth and carry the sharper edge in the final third, with clinical finishing and set pieces their biggest weapons. Aribim Pepple is back in the squad and has hit the target in 6 of his last 7 League One appearances. Ronan Curtis supplies the ammunition from the right.
Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Stevenage: J. Pattenden (Injured/out), J. Roberts (Injured/out), Wanya Marçal (Injured/doubtful)
Plymouth Argyle: M. Baidoo (Injured/out), M. Boateng (Injured/out), O. Oseni (Injured/out), Joe Edwards (Doubtful)
Stevenage
Wanya Marçal picked up an injury against Bradford and is doubtful for the visit of Plymouth. Expect Ben Broggio to step in on the left, which keeps the home side of the Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle lineups otherwise unchanged.
Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth expect full-back Joe Edwards to be available for the trip despite being listed as doubtful. Alex Hartridge and Aribim Pepple both returned to the squad on Saturday, and Tom Cleverley could recall Oliver Irow on the left.
Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle Predicted Lineup
Stevenage
Formation: 4-4-1-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: T. Setford; S. Earley, C. Piergianni, T. Vancooten, L. James-Wildin; B. Broggio, D. Phillips, M. Smith, O. Sanderson; D. Kemp; J. Magennis
Plymouth Argyle
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Cooper; J. Edwards, A. Hartridge, A. Mitchell, W. Harding; O. Irow, H. White, B. Ibrahim, R. Curtis; A. Pepple, W. Evans
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Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle Key Stats & Match Facts
Dan Kemp has attempted 3+ shots in 4 of his last 4 appearances in League One.
Daniel Phillips has been carded in 3 of his last 4 appearances in League One.
Matt Smith has made 3+ tackles in 4 of his last 6 appearances against Plymouth in League One.
Ronan Curtis has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 6 appearances in League One.
Oliver Irow has attempted 2+ shots in 7 of his last 8 appearances in League One.
Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Stevenage 1-2 Plymouth Argyle. The hosts' stubborn back line will make the visitors work for it, but Plymouth carry more quality in the final third and the projections make them favourites. Our Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle prediction backs the away side, who are 8/5 with 10Bet.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects close to three goals in this one. The projections rate the overs at just above 57%, and that makes sense. Plymouth's finishing and Stevenage's threat from set pieces give this fixture a route to goals at both ends.
Plymouth Argyle to win in the Win Market. They are the model's favourites and have won 7 of their last 8 meetings with Stevenage. The projections give Plymouth a 42% win probability and have them edging the hosts on goals. Add the gap in the table and a dominant head-to-head record, and this is the strongest of our Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle best bets.
Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle Bet Builder
Our Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle bet builder tips combine a Plymouth win, Aribim Pepple to score anytime and both teams to score in a three-leg build.
Plymouth to win: they have been drawing at half-time and winning at full-time in 5 of their last 7 matches against Stevenage in all competitions, so patience tends to pay for them.
Aribim Pepple to score anytime: back in the squad and on the scoresheet in 4 of his last 6 League One appearances, he is the obvious focal point of this Plymouth attack.
Both teams to score: Plymouth's finishing can unpick a tight defence, while Stevenage's set pieces give them a way back in. It is 8/11 with Bet365 on its own.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 7/1 and is as short as 23/4 elsewhere.
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Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle Talking Points
The big battle is Alex Revell's compact back line against Plymouth's front two. Plymouth games are rarely quiet, with 29+ shots taken in 5 of their last 8 League One matches, so Matt Smith and Daniel Phillips face a long night in the Stevenage engine room. Both sides need a response after the weekend, which should rule out a cagey start. The Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle betting odds have the hosts at 7/4 with Unibet, but the extra quality up top keeps us firmly with the visitors.
Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle Predictions FAQs
What time is Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle kick-off?
Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Where is Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle being played?
Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle is being played at SPORTA Arena.
What competition is Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle in?
Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle is an English League One match.
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