Sunday , 16 August 2026

Leeds United FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Leeds United FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Plymouth Argyle FC
Sat 11 Nov 2023 · 15:00 UTC Elland Road HT 45' · FT 45'
Daniel James 21' 1–0
Joel Piroe 28' 2–0
2–1 84' Ben Waine
Y 33' Adam Randell
Y 61' Morgan Whittaker
Y 66' Joe Edwards
Y 89' Lewis Gibson
Ilia Gruev 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Leeds United FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — Championship at Elland Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Josh Smith (England)
  • Assistant 1 James Mainwaring
  • Assistant 2 Natalie Aspinall

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 Watford FC 0 0
13 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
14 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
16 Birmingham City FC 0 0
17 Sheffield United FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Burnley FC 0 0
20 Cardiff City FC 0 0
21 West Ham United FC 0 0
22 Southampton 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

5
1
Leeds United FC 6 games · Avg 3.0 goals Plymouth Argyle FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-11 Leeds United FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC

Recent Form

Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Nov Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–1 W
03 Nov Leicester City FC A 1–0 W
28 Oct Huddersfield Town AFC H 4–1 W
25 Oct Stoke City FC A 0–1 L
21 Oct Norwich City FC A 3–2 W
07 Oct Bristol City FC H 2–1 W
Plymouth Argyle FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Nov Leeds United FC A 1–2 L
04 Nov Middlesbrough FC H 3–3 D
28 Oct Ipswich Town FC A 2–3 L
25 Oct Sheffield Wednesday FC H 3–0 W
21 Oct West Bromwich Albion FC A 0–0 D
07 Oct Swansea City AFC H 1–3 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Leeds United FC gets underway.
  • 5' Plymouth Argyle FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' Leeds United FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Plymouth Argyle FC's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Daniel Farke will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 21' Against the run of play, Daniel James has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 26' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 28' What a moment for Joel Piroe! That strike on 28 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Adam Randell on 33 minutes.
  • 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 43' Archie Gray has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 48' Liam Cooper is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Plymouth Argyle FC tonight.
  • 53' Plymouth Argyle FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 54' The supporters are chanting for Junior Firpo. He replaces Sam Byram on 54 minute.
  • 57' A change in the Plymouth Argyle FC ranks — Adam Randell exits the field as Ben Waine enters on 57.
  • 58' Adam Randell makes way for Ben Waine at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Plymouth Argyle FC.
  • 61' Morgan Whittaker has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 61.
  • 65' Joe Edwards has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
  • 66' Joe Edwards has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
  • 67' It’s a booking for Plymouth Argyle FC player. Joe Edwards gets a Yellow card.
  • 72' Leeds United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 75' Callum Wright has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kaine Kesler on 75 minute.
  • 78' The supporters are chanting for Jaidon Anthony. He replaces Crysencio Summerville on 78 minute.
  • 79' Wilfried Gnonto is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel James at the 79 minute mark.
  • 81' Time for substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC. Jordan Houghton is replaced by Matt Butcher.
  • 84' Magnificent from Ben Waine! That is 23 goals in 209 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 89' Poor challenge from Lewis Gibson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 90' A change in the Leeds United FC ranks — Georginio Rutter exits the field as Ilia Gruev enters on 90.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Ilia Gruev. He receives a Yellow card.
  • With this win, Leeds United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Leeds United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Schumacher

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Wilfried Gnonto 3
Daniel James 2
Joel Piroe 2
Georginio Rutter 2
Brenden Aaronson 1
Jaidon Anthony 1
Adam Randell 1
Crysencio Summerville 1

Head to Head

2023-11-11 Leeds United FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC

Leeds United FC Form

2023-11-11 Leeds United FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2023-11-03 Leicester City FC 0–1 Leeds United FC W 2023-10-28 Leeds United FC 4–1 Huddersfield Town AFC W 2023-10-25 Stoke City FC 1–0 Leeds United FC L 2023-10-21 Norwich City FC 2–3 Leeds United FC W 2023-10-07 Leeds United FC 2–1 Bristol City FC W

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

2023-11-11 Leeds United FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2023-11-04 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–3 Middlesbrough FC D 2023-10-28 Ipswich Town FC 3–2 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2023-10-25 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2023-10-21 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2023-10-07 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–3 Swansea City AFC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77 Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for: Leeds United FC to win 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Leeds United FC55% Draw24% Plymouth Argyle FC21%
Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Leeds United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
45%
Leeds United FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Leeds United FC38% Draw45% Plymouth Argyle FC17%
Actual: Leeds United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC

Handicap Leeds United FC covers Push Plymouth Argyle FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 23% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.