Derby County FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — Championship at Pride Park Stadium.
- Derby County FC 8 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Assistant 1 Adrian Holmes
- Assistant 2 Natalie Aspinall
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Stoke City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Derby County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Leeds United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Oct | Preston North End FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 23 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–5 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season
Derby County FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Derby County FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/2
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Derby County FC
| Bobby Clark | 2 G | 2 A |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 G | 1 A |
| Carlton Morris | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Pride Park Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 8' Jerry Yates makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Derby County FC are in front.
- 13' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Julio Pleguezuelo made 420 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 18' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 28' 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.
- 33' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 38' Plymouth Argyle FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Adam Randell makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 42' Plymouth Argyle FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 47' 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.
- 52' Supporters expect more eagerness from Craig Forsyth, as he is very good at scoring at Pride Park Stadium with 5 goals in the last 5 games.
- 57' Poor challenge from Kayden Jackson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 62' Daniel Grimshaw has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 16 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 64' The Derby County FC bench stirs into life. Kenzo Goudmijn is withdrawn and Marcus Harness gets his opportunity.
- 65' A moment of madness from Matthew Sorinola on 65 minutes earns him a card. Plymouth Argyle FC will be frustrated.
- 68' It’s a booking for Plymouth Argyle FC player. Bali Mumba gets a card.
- 68' Plymouth Argyle FC ring the changes. Callum Wright has done his job and it is now time for Freddie Issaka to step up.
- 69' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan Hardie is hanging Mustapha Bundu on the field on 69 minute.
- 74' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 77' The whistle greets Michael Obafemi as he departs to be replaced by Adam Forshaw.
- 79' A tactical swap from Derby County FC — Dajaune Brown on, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing off on 79 minutes.
- 84' Derby County FC is showing some good football. However, Derby County FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 85' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Grimshaw argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' A tactical swap from Plymouth Argyle FC — Victor Palsson on, Matthew Sorinola off on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Derby County FC and Plymouth Argyle FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
-
17
Kenzo Goudmijn ↓ Marcus Harness 64'
- 3
- 11
- 19
-
2
Kane Wilson ↓ Ben Osborn 64'
- 35
- 10
- 32
- 12
- 16
- 1
Bench
-
8
Ben Osborn ↑ 64'
-
18
Marcus Harness ↑ 64'
- 27
- 23
- 31
- 9
- 5
- 7
-
39
Dajaune Brown ↑ 79'
Coach
Paul Warne
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2
- 5
-
14
Michael Obafemi ↓ Adam Forshaw 77'
- 20
- 31
- 10
- 29
-
15
Mustapha Bundu ↓ Ryan Hardie 69'
-
11
Callum Wright ↓ Freddie Issaka 68'
- 18
- 6
Bench
- 4
- 19
-
27
Adam Forshaw ↑ 77'
- 25
-
44
Victor Palsson ↑ 90'
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↑ 69'
- 28
- 3
-
35
Freddie Issaka ↑ 68'
Coach
Wayne Rooney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Marcus Harness | 2 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 2 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Morgan Whittaker | 1 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
| Callum Wright | 1 |
| Jerry Yates | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2024-11-09
Derby County FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2024-11-05
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2024-11-02
Leeds United FC
3–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2024-10-26
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–3
Preston North End FC
D
2024-10-23
Millwall FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2024-10-19
Cardiff City FC
5–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Derby County FC or Plymouth Argyle FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
58%
Derby County FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.8%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.