Birmingham City FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Birmingham City FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — Championship at St Andrew's Ground.
- Birmingham City FC 46 games · 64 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Busby
- Assistant 1 Richard Wild
- Assistant 2 Lee Venamore
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Aug | Bristol City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | Leeds United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Coventry City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | Southampton FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Aug | Watford FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 May | Port Vale FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to St Andrew's Ground that hosts another battle between Birmingham City FC and Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Julio Pleguezuelo made 414 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 8' What a strike from Scott Hogan! The score is 1-0.
- 13' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 18' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 23' Dion Sanderson was booked on 23.
- 28' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Birmingham City FC that had 383 games and scored 417 goals.
- 33' Birmingham City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 38' Emmanuel Longelo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 43' Plymouth Argyle FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 48' The travelling Plymouth Argyle FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 49' Plymouth Argyle FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 54' It looks like no one’s ball. Plymouth Argyle FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 59' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 60' What an equalizer from Ryan Hardie!
- 62' Birmingham City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jay Stansfield is hanging Jordan James on the field on 62 minute.
- 67' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jordan James suffering a number of foals already.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 73' Birmingham City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 74' Another substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC to replace Adam Randell by Matt Butcher on 74 minute.
- 78' Another substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC to replace Kaine Kesler-Hayden by Julio Pleguezuelo on 78 minute.
- 79' Birmingham City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. George Hall is hanging Koji Miyoshi on the field on 79 minute.
- 81' The whistle greets Scott Hogan as he departs to be replaced by Lukas Jutkiewicz.
- 84' Mickel Miller is replacing Bali Mumba for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
- 89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Plymouth Argyle FC.
Lineups
Birmingham City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 7
- 26
- 21
-
9
Scott Hogan ↓ Lukas Jutkiewicz 81'
- 6
- 14
- 34
-
11
Koji Miyoshi ↓ George Hall 78'
- 3
- 5
-
19
Jordan James ↓ Jay Stansfield 62'
Bench
- 1
- 4
-
10
Lukas Jutkiewicz ↑ 81'
- 20
- 16
-
28
Jay Stansfield ↑ 62'
-
23
Emmanuel Longelo ↑ 81'
-
35
George Hall ↑ 78'
- 27
Coach
John Eustace
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 4
-
2
Bali Mumba ↓ Mickel Miller 84'
- 6
- 8
- 21
- 9
-
20
Adam Randell ↓ Matt Butcher 74'
- 10
- 17
-
18
Finn Azaz ↓ Callum Wright 84'
- 29
Bench
- 25
-
5
Julio Pleguezuelo ↑ 78'
-
7
Matt Butcher ↑ 74'
- 23
- 28
- 19
-
11
Callum Wright ↑ 84'
- 16
-
14
Mickel Miller ↑ 84'
Coach
Steven Schumacher
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jay Stansfield | 2 |
| Juninho Bacuna | 1 |
| Jordan James | 1 |
| Joe Edwards | 1 |
| Morgan Whittaker | 1 |
| Scott Hogan | 1 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
Head to Head
Birmingham City FC Form
2023-08-26
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2023-08-19
Bristol City FC
0–2
Birmingham City FC
W
2023-08-12
Birmingham City FC
1–0
Leeds United FC
W
2023-08-05
Swansea City AFC
1–1
Birmingham City FC
D
2023-05-08
Birmingham City FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
L
2023-04-29
Coventry City FC
2–0
Birmingham City FC
L
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2023-08-26
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2023-08-19
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–2
Southampton FC
L
2023-08-12
Watford FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2023-08-05
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2023-05-07
Port Vale FC
1–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2023-04-29
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Burton Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46
Birmingham City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Birmingham City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Birmingham City FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
52%
Birmingham City FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Birmingham City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Birmingham City FC
| Handicap | Birmingham City FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.