Plymouth host Huddersfield in League One. Both sides have been picking up decent points in the last few weeks, and there isn't much between them in the table right now.
Plymouth have been scoring freely at home this season, while Huddersfield have leaned on a tighter defence to stay in touch near the top four. How those two tendencies play out here is worth digging into before deciding anything.
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Contrasting styles in recent games
Plymouth's recent home league form has been strong, with wins over Barnsley and Bradford at home plus away victories at Blackpool and Doncaster. There was a draw with Wycombe and a defeat to Stockport County mixed in, but the overall pattern is one of goals at both ends. Some of the wider sample includes cup and friendly fixtures too, so it's worth treating the raw win count with a bit of caution.
Plymouth: 20 completed matches; Huddersfield: 20 completed matches.
Plymouth
- Win
- 65% 13 / 20
- Draw
- 15% 3 / 20
- Loss
- 20% 4 / 20
- Scored
- 42
- Conceded
- 22
- Difference
- +20
Huddersfield
- Win
- 40% 8 / 20
- Draw
- 35% 7 / 20
- Loss
- 25% 5 / 20
- Scored
- 36
- Conceded
- 28
- Difference
- +8
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Plymouth | Burton Albion | 26.09.2026 | 0-1 |
| EFL Trophy | Plymouth | Crystal Palace U21 | 22.09.2026 | 5-1 |
| League One | Blackpool | Plymouth | 19.09.2026 | 2-4 |
| League One | Plymouth | Barnsley | 12.09.2026 | 3-0 |
| League One | Doncaster | Plymouth | 05.09.2026 | 2-3 |
| League One | Leicester | Plymouth | 01.09.2026 | 2-0 |
| League One | Plymouth | Bradford | 29.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | Plymouth | Coventry | 25.08.2026 | 2-4 |
| League One | Wycombe | Plymouth | 22.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Plymouth | Stockport County | 15.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Bromley | Huddersfield | 19.09.2026 | 2-1 |
| League One | Mansfield Town | Huddersfield | 12.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| EFL Trophy | Doncaster | Huddersfield | 08.09.2026 | 1-3 |
| League One | Huddersfield | Notts County | 05.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Huddersfield | Oxford United | 01.09.2026 | 3-1 |
| League One | Cambridge United | Huddersfield | 29.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| League One | Milton Keynes Dons | Huddersfield | 22.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Huddersfield | AFC Wimbledon | 15.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| League Cup | Preston | Huddersfield | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Huddersfield | Blackburn | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
Huddersfield's picture is different. Their last several League One outings have produced three draws, a home win over AFC Wimbledon, an away win at Cambridge United, and losses at Bromley and to Oxford United at home. It's a squad that's drawing plenty of games rather than winning or losing them outright, which fits with a tighter defensive record.
Plymouth look more likely to be involved in a high-scoring game than Huddersfield do.
Comparative Team Statistics: Plymouth vs Huddersfield

Plymouth have had the better of recent meetings
There are five recorded meetings between these two, spanning League One, the Championship and even an FA Cup tie. Plymouth have won three of those, including the most recent League One clash back in March 2026, which they won 3-1. Huddersfield's only win in that set came at home in November 2025, also by a 3-1 scoreline.
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Plymouth | Huddersfield | 21.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| League One | Huddersfield | Plymouth | 08.11.2025 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Huddersfield | Plymouth | 13.01.2024 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Plymouth | Huddersfield | 05.08.2023 | 3-1 |
| FA Cup | Huddersfield | Plymouth | 09.01.2021 | 2-3 |
Because those games cover different competitions and seasons, it's not a strong signal for current form, but it does show Plymouth haven't struggled against this opponent lately.
Tight in the table
Plymouth currently sit third with 13 points from seven games, just one point above Huddersfield in fourth. Plymouth have scored 14 and conceded 10, while Huddersfield have scored 11 and conceded just six. That gap in goals against suggests Huddersfield are the more disciplined defensive unit even though they've won one fewer game.
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stockport County | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17/10 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14/11 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13/11 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11/6 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13/12 | 12 |

Firepower and a bit of needle
Huddersfield's main threat has been J. Taylor, who has scored five goals in seven appearances this season. Plymouth's goals have been shared more evenly, with A. Pepple and O. Irow both on three in their recent matches. There's also a disciplinary note worth flagging: Huddersfield's B. Mumba picked up a red card and a yellow in a run of four games, though that's not confirmation of any suspension for this specific fixture given how far out it still is.
Squad lists and player details
Squad and player details
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Pleguezuelo | Spain | 29 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| M. Ross | Denmark | 25 | Defender | 190 | 80 |
| A. Hartridge | England | 27 | Defender | 185 | 84 |
| B. Sarpong-Wiredu | England | 26 | Midfielder | 191 | 70 |
| W. Harding | Jamaica | 29 | Defender | 181 | 79 |
| R. Curtis | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| J. Edwards | England | 35 | Defender | 173 | 73 |
| W. Evans | Wales | 29 | Midfielder | 185 | 82 |
| T. Bakinson | England | 27 | Midfielder | 190 | 70 |
| X. Amaechi | England | 25 | Midfielder | 179 | 79 |
| M. Sorinola | England | 25 | Defender | 173 | 65 |
| H. White | England | 25 | Midfielder | 171 | 60 |
| A. Pepple | Canada | 23 | Attacker | 185 | 83 |
| C. Watts | Australia | 24 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| James Storer | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | 196 | n/a |
| M. Boateng | England | 24 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| B. Ibrahim | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Mitchell | England | 24 | Defender | 191 | n/a |
| M. Mahoney | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| F. Issaka | Wales | 20 | Attacker | 177 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Kasumu | England | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| A. Collins | England | 27 | Midfielder | 174 | 72 |
| A. Fletcher | England | 31 | Attacker | 185 | 78 |
| R. Ledson | England | 29 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 69 kg |
| L. Sørensen | Denmark | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| M. Wallace | Scotland | 33 | Defender | 188 cm | 75 kg |
| J. Whatmough | England | 30 | Defender | 184 cm | 82 kg |
| B. Mumba | England | 24 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| L. Gooch | USA | 30 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 69 kg |
| M. Harness | England | 30 | Attacker | 182 cm | 70 kg |
| N. Tzanev | New Zealand | 29 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 90 |
| J. Alnwick | England | 33 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 82 |
| R. Balker | Netherlands | 28 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| I. Bronkhorst | Netherlands | 29 | Midfielder | 185 | 79 |
| M. McGuane | England | 27 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 73 kg |
| B. Radulović | Serbia | 26 | Attacker | 191 | 79 |
| E. Brierley | England | 22 | Midfielder | 168 cm | n/a |
| J. Taylor | Wales | 23 | Attacker | 170 | 75 |
| J. Low | Wales | 24 | Defender | 196 | n/a |
| D. Sanches Fernandes | Netherlands | 25 | Attacker | 178 | 74 |
With no market on offer here, there's nothing concrete to weigh up in terms of value. The underlying picture is genuinely close: Plymouth have the better recent h2h record and more goals scored, but Huddersfield's defensive numbers and draw-heavy form suggest they won't be easy to break down.
Given the mixed signals and the lack of a quoted market, we're not making a case either way on this one.
