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Plymouth Argyle vs Stockport County is one of the picks of the League One opening weekend at Home Park, a meeting of two attack-minded sides who both finished in the top eight last season.
Plymouth have home advantage, while Stockport arrive as one of the promotion favourites after missing out in the play-offs. Andy Francis has the best bets, our score prediction and the head-to-head record below. The game kicks off at 3pm BST on Saturday, August 15th.
Premium Tips
Andy is siding firmly with the goals, with two of the division’s more expansive sides meeting and their recent history backing it up.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score, over 2.5 goals and Kyle Wootton to score anytime | 4/1 | This treble fits the fixture beautifully. Both Plymouth and Stockport were among League One’s sharpest attacks last season, each scoring 75 goals, and neither defends tightly. That points hard at both teams to score and over 2.5 goals, with both sides’ matches averaging around three goals apiece. Kyle Wootton is the ideal scorer to attach. Stockport’s ever-present striker plundered 20 League One goals last season, and he faces a Plymouth defence that conceded 63. A high-scoring, end-to-end game with both teams on the board and Wootton among the scorers is exactly what these two produce. |
| Aribim Pepple, Jack Diamond and Brendon Sarpong-Wiredu to all have 0.5 shots on target | 19/2 | Aribim Pepple is a strong shots pick, a 16-goal striker for Plymouth last season who landed 28 shots on target, so he clears this bar in around seven of ten starts. Jack Diamond is a fair second, a busy Stockport wide man with 28 on target too, roughly a coin flip. But Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu didn’t have many shots last season but 62.5% of them hit the target. It’s a long shot but we fancy him for a pot shot. |
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How Plymouth Argyle go into the game
Plymouth were one of League One’s most watchable sides last season, finishing eighth on 73 points with a healthy 75 goals. Home Park is a lively, difficult venue and the Pilgrims will fancy a fast start.
Aribim Pepple leads the line and gives them a genuine goal threat. Tightening up at the back is the aim after conceding 63, but few teams enjoy the trip to Devon.
How Stockport County go into the game
Stockport were agonisingly close to automatic promotion last season, finishing third on 77 points before falling short in the play-offs. They travel as one of the favourites to go up this term.
Adama Sidibeh offers a focal point in attack, and the Hatters have the quality to trouble anyone at this level. A tough opening trip to Home Park will test their promotion credentials early.
Plymouth Argyle vs Stockport County head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31/01/26 | Stockport County | 2-1 | Plymouth Argyle |
| 06/09/25 | Plymouth Argyle | 4-2 | Stockport County |
The sides split last season’s meetings, both high-scoring: Plymouth won 4-2 at home, Stockport 2-1 in the return. Goals at both ends have been the theme whenever these two meet.
Plymouth Argyle vs Stockport County predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score | 4/7 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both scored in each meeting last season. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Two expansive sides with goals in them. |
| Plymouth to win | 6/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home advantage at a lively Home Park. |
| Aribim Pepple anytime scorer | 5/4 | ⭐⭐ | Plymouth’s focal point in attack. |
| Plymouth to win 2-1 | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline for a lively home win. |
Plymouth Argyle vs Stockport County score prediction
Stockport’s promotion pedigree makes them dangerous, but Plymouth’s home advantage and attacking threat should just about tell in what promises to be an entertaining, open contest. We expect goals at both ends and a narrow home win. Score prediction: Plymouth Argyle 2-1 Stockport County.
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