Plymouth Argyle vs Stevenage: League One Stats & Head-to-Head
plymouth argyle enter a potentially season-defining week as they prepare to face Stevenage in a crucial League One clash, with a second home fixture against Huddersfield Town to follow. The home side arrive aiming to build on recent wins and close the gap on the play-off positions.
Plymouth Argyle Form, Squad Notes
Tom Cleverley has described the upcoming fixtures as potentially season-defining, with the Greens hosting Stevenage and then Huddersfield Town in a short space of time. The club has a current points tally of 53; Cleverley suggested that adding six points would allow the side to aim higher, while emphasising a one-game-at-a-time approach and the immediate challenge of Stevenage.
There is tentative positive news on availability: Plymouth could welcome back Conor Hazard, Brendan Galloway and Ayman Benarous into the squad. At the same time, a match preview lists a high number of players who remain unavailable, naming Wes Harding, Matty Sorinola, Bradley Ibrahim, Julio Pleguezuelo, Joe Ralls, Tegan Finn and top scorer Lorent Tolaj among those still in the treatment room.
The Pilgrims have won both of their last two home league games and previously last achieved a run of three straight home victories in April 2025. Recent results have left the club four places and three points outside the play-off positions with nine matches remaining, keeping the fixture at Home Park firmly in focus.
Plymouth Argyle Head-To-Head And The Stevenage Challenge
Plymouth Argyle have a strong recent head-to-head record against Stevenage, winning five of the last six league meetings and averaging 2. 3 goals per game across those fixtures. Stevenage have not managed a win in four away Football League visits to Home Park, with their last such trip ending in a 2-1 defeat in December 2019.
Stevenage began their season strongly, leading after ten games, and have since rallied to win six of their last ten to sit inside the top six. They returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon and, after a win at Burton Albion, are seeking back-to-back away league wins for only the second time this season following earlier away successes at Blackpool and Port Vale.
When the sides met on New Year’s Day the fixture finished 1-1, and Cleverley anticipates another tightly contested game: “It will be a really strong challenge… a well-battled draw for both teams, ” he said, adding that the match is likely to be a battle of attrition with moments to show quality in the attacking third. He also praised Stevenage’s manager for building a competitive, defensively disciplined side that is strong at set plays.
With the play-off race tightening and two big home games scheduled in quick succession, both clubs have immediate objectives: Plymouth Argyle to convert recent home form into a climb up the table, and Stevenage to extend a run of results that keeps them in the top-six conversation. Selection decisions, returning players and squad fitness will shape how decisive this week becomes for each side.
