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 0 games · 0 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 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 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
100%
Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
Birmingham City FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at St Andrew's Ground!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. John Ruddy made 343 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 8' GOAL! Scott Hogan scores on 8. Assisted by Koji Miyoshi
- 13' Conor Hazard, a Northern Ireland goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 18' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 23' Dion Sanderson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 23.
- 28' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 48' Plymouth Argyle FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 49' The referee has no hesitation. Adam Randell is booked for Plymouth Argyle FC — Yellow card on 49.
- 54' Birmingham City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 54.
- 59' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ryan Hardie makes it 1-1.
- 62' It is a substitution in Birmingham City FC team. Jordan James is replaced by Jay Stansfield on 62 minute.
- 67' Birmingham City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 72' The travelling Plymouth Argyle FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 73' Birmingham City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 74' The Plymouth Argyle FC bench stirs into life. Adam Randell is withdrawn and Matt Butcher gets his opportunity.
- 78' Julio Pleguezuelo gets the nod from Plymouth Argyle FC. He replaces Kaine Kesler-Hayden and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Another change for Birmingham City FC made on 79 minute. Koji Miyoshi leaves to be changed by George Hall.
- 81' Lukas Jutkiewicz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Scott Hogan on 81 minute.
- 84' Mickel Miller is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bali Mumba at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Birmingham City FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Birmingham City FC take all three points.
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 |
| Scott Hogan | 1 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
| Juninho Bacuna | 1 |
| Jordan James | 1 |
| Joe Edwards | 1 |
| Morgan Whittaker | 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.