Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City: Live Score, Stream, H2H and Prediction (26.07.2025)
Plymouth Argyle host Bristol City in a Club Friendly Games encounter on July 26, 2025, as both English clubs prepare for their upcoming competitive seasons. Plymouth enter this friendly fixture with mixed pre-season results, having secured wins against Truro City and Coventry City but suffering defeats to Eintracht Braunschweig and Leeds United. Bristol City arrive with concerning recent form, including heavy losses to Bournemouth and Sheffield United. Historically, this matchup favors Bristol City who've dominated recent meetings with four wins in their last five encounters. This friendly provides crucial preparation opportunities as both sides refine tactics ahead of their respective league campaigns.
Current Form Comparison


Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City: Recent Form Analysis
Plymouth Argyle Recent Form
Plymouth Argyle show promising attacking form with three wins in their last five matches, scoring multiple goals in victories against Truro City, Preston North End, and Coventry City. However, defensive vulnerabilities emerged in losses to Eintracht Braunschweig and Leeds United. Their pre-season form suggests an ability to create scoring opportunities but highlights defensive concerns that require attention before competitive fixtures resume.
Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
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Wed Jul 16 | Truro City | Win | 2-3 |
Fri Jul 11 | Eintracht Braunschweig | Loss | 0-1 |
Sat May 03 | Leeds United | Loss | 1-2 |
Sat Apr 26 | Preston North End | Win | 1-2 |
Mon Apr 21 | Coventry City | Win | 3-1 |
Bristol City Recent Form
Bristol City's recent form raises significant concerns with four losses in their last five matches, including heavy 6-2 and 4-0 defeats. Their only positive result came in a 2-2 draw against Preston North End. Defensive fragility is evident as they conceded 18 goals across these five fixtures. This friendly provides a critical opportunity to address systemic defensive issues before competitive matches resume.
Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
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Sat Jul 19 | Bournemouth | Loss | 6-2 |
Mon May 12 | Sheffield United | Loss | 3-0 |
Thu May 08 | Sheffield United | Loss | 0-3 |
Sat May 03 | Preston North End | Draw | 2-2 |
Mon Apr 28 | Leeds United | Loss | 4-0 |
Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City: Head-to-Head Record
Bristol City dominate the historical record with four wins in five encounters against Plymouth Argyle, who have yet to secure a victory in this matchup. Recent meetings show Bristol City claiming three wins in the last five fixtures, including a 4-0 victory in their most decisive result. Goals have been scarce for Plymouth, averaging just 0.6 per match compared to Bristol City's 2.4. This friendly offers Plymouth a chance to reset their historical narrative against a club that has consistently had their number. Expert analysis and predictions for this Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City encounter .


Date | Competition | Result |
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Wed Jan 01 | Club Friendly Games | Plymouth Argyle 2-2 Bristol City |
Sat Nov 30 | Club Friendly Games | Bristol City 4-0 Plymouth Argyle |
Mon Apr 01 | Club Friendly Games | Plymouth Argyle 0-1 Bristol City |
Tue Sep 19 | Club Friendly Games | Bristol City 4-1 Plymouth Argyle |
Sat Jul 16 | Club Friendly Games | Plymouth Argyle 0-1 Bristol City |
Expert Betting Analysis
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Head to Head meetings Plymouth Argyle - Bristol City
- Matches5
- The biggest draw2-2
- The most effective match1-4
Plymouth Argyle
Bristol City
- 0
Victories
- 2
Draws
- 4
Victories
label | first team | second team |
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Victories | 0 | 4 |
Scored goals | 3 | 12 |
Average per game | 0.6 | 2.4 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0-4 |
Plymouth Argyle
Bristol City
Key Match Statistics


Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City: Frequently Asked Questions
When is Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City and what time does it start?
The match will take place on July 26, 2025 at 14:00 UTC.
What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth Argyle and Bristol City?
In their 5 previous meetings, Bristol City has dominated with 4 wins while Plymouth Argyle has 0 wins. There's been 1 draw, with Bristol City scoring 12 goals to Plymouth's 3.
Which team is in better form ahead of the match?
Plymouth Argyle shows stronger recent form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches (CheckForm rating: 5-Good), while Bristol City is winless in their last 5 with 4 losses and 1 draw (CheckForm rating: -6.3-Bad).
What is at stake in this Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City match?
As a Club Friendly Games fixture, both teams will look to build momentum and test tactics ahead of their competitive seasons, with Plymouth seeking to extend positive form and Bristol City aiming to reverse their winless streak.
What can we expect from this Club Friendly Games fixture?
Given both teams average 2.9 goals per game, this match could feature attacking football with goal-scoring opportunities, though tactical experimentation may influence the final outcome.
How do both teams typically perform in Club Friendly Games matches?
Friendlies often involve squad rotations and tactical experiments, so performance may not directly reflect competitive form, though both teams have shown consistent scoring ability in recent matches.
Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City: Match Preview Summary
This friendly encounter features contrasting recent forms between two attack-minded teams. Plymouth Argyle enters with momentum from 3 wins in their last 5 matches and a positive CheckForm rating (5), while Bristol City seeks to end a 5-match winless streak. Statistically, both teams average 2.9 goals per game, suggesting offensive potential, though Plymouth's higher goals conceded rate (1.35 vs 1.2) could be exploited. Historically, Bristol City dominates the head-to-head with 4 wins in 5 meetings. Key factors will include Plymouth's ability to convert home advantage into continued form improvement, and Bristol's urgency to reverse negative momentum. Given the friendly context, expect tactical experimentation but competitive intensity as both sides prepare for their upcoming seasons.
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Football Analyst
Starting lineups
- J. Matthews
Starting lineups
- D. Idehen
- B. Phillips
Substitutions
- A. Mebude
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Victories
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Victories
label | first team | second team |
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Victories | 0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |