The 2025/26 League One season has kicked off at Home Park, with Plymouth Argyle hosting Barnsley. This match was a significant one for both clubs, marking Plymouth’s return to League One after their relegation and Barnsley’s attempt to build on a strong previous campaign. The game was highly competitive, with both teams eager to start their season with a positive result.
The game was a tight and hard-fought affair, with both teams displaying incredible determination. However, it was Barnsley who secured a crucial away victory. Despite Plymouth’s efforts, the visitors’ attacking prowess proved to be the difference-maker. This result is a major statement from Barnsley, who will be hoping to push for promotion once again this season, while Plymouth will need to regroup and focus on their next fixture.
What Time Does Plymouth Argyle vs. Barnsley Kick-Off?
- Location: Plymouth, England
- Stadium: Home Park
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 10:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM BST
- Indian Time (IST): 7:30 PM IST (Saturday, August 2, 2025)
- Referee: Declan Bourne
Plymouth Argyle vs. Barnsley Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
The last five competitive meetings between Plymouth Argyle and Barnsley have been a mix of results.
- Plymouth Argyle: 2 wins
- Barnsley: 2 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last Meeting: March 11, 2023: Barnsley 3–0 Plymouth Argyle (League One)
Current Form (All Competitions)
As this is the first competitive match of the 2025-2026 season for both teams, here is a look at their pre-season results:
Plymouth Argyle
- July 26, 2025: Plymouth Argyle 0–2 Bristol City (Club Friendly)
- July 24, 2025: Torquay United 0–6 Plymouth Argyle (Club Friendly)
- July 19, 2025: Plymouth Argyle 1–2 Tavistock AFC (Club Friendly)
- July 17, 2025: Truro City 2–3 Plymouth Argyle (Club Friendly)
- July 11, 2025: Eintracht Braunschweig 1–0 Plymouth Argyle (Club Friendly)
Barnsley
- July 23, 2025: York City 2–2 Barnsley (Club Friendly)
- July 19, 2025: Harrogate Town 0–3 Barnsley (Club Friendly)
- July 9, 2025: Buxton FC 3–1 Barnsley (Club Friendly)
- July 5, 2025: Worksop Town 1–1 Barnsley (Club Friendly)
- July 2, 2025: Emley AFC 0–3 Barnsley (Club Friendly)
How to Watch Plymouth Argyle vs. Barnsley on TV, Live Stream
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports +, Sky Sports App, Red Button |
| United States | N/A |
| Canada | N/A |
| Germany | N/A |
| India | N/A |
In the United Kingdom, fans can watch this match on Sky Sports + via their Sky Sports App or the Red Button.
FINAL Match Report
Final Score: Plymouth Argyle 1 – 2 Barnsley
- Goal: Devante Cole (Barnsley) scored in the 28th minute.
- Goal: Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle) scored in the 56th minute.
- Goal: Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley) scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute.
- Key Moments: Barnsley took the lead in the first half through a well-taken goal from Devante Cole. Plymouth Argyle fought back in the second half, with Ryan Hardie scoring a crucial equalizer. However, Barnsley’s Davis Keillor-Dunn scored late in the game to secure all three points for the visitors.
- Man of the Match: Davis Keillor-Dunn for his decisive goal and a strong attacking performance.
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