Thursday , 2 July 2026

Middlesbrough FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Middlesbrough FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Plymouth Argyle FC
Sat 24 Feb 2024 · 15:00 UTC Riverside HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 7' Matthew Sorinola
0–2 31' Ryan Hardie
Y 26' Mickel Miller
Luke Ayling 37' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Middlesbrough FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — Championship at Riverside.

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 Lee Venamore
  • Assistant 2 Richard Wild

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

1
2
1
Middlesbrough FC 4 games · Avg 4.3 goals Plymouth Argyle FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-24 Middlesbrough FC 0–2 Plymouth Argyle FC 2023-11-04 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–3 Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Feb Plymouth Argyle FC H 0–2 L
17 Feb Leicester City FC A 2–1 W
14 Feb Preston North End FC A 1–2 L
10 Feb Bristol City FC H 1–2 L
04 Feb Sunderland AFC H 1–1 D
20 Jan Rotherham United FC H 1–1 D
Plymouth Argyle FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Feb Middlesbrough FC A 2–0 W
20 Feb West Bromwich Albion FC H 0–3 L
17 Feb Leeds United FC H 0–2 L
14 Feb Coventry City FC H 2–2 D
10 Feb Sunderland AFC A 1–3 L
06 Feb Leeds United FC H 1–4 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Riverside. Middlesbrough FC are looking to make home advantage count against Plymouth Argyle FC.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ian Foster might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 7' Against the run of play, Matthew Sorinola has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 12' The travelling Plymouth Argyle FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 17' It looks surprising Plymouth Argyle FC does not make any changes. Rav van den Berg has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 22' Riley McGree, a Australia midfielder, has 24 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mickel Miller.
  • 31' A goal from the Scotland international Ryan Hardie! He fires home on 31 to make it 0-2!
  • 36' Australia international Sam Silvera has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 37' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Luke Ayling on 37 minutes.
  • 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. Middlesbrough FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 47' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 57' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan Houghton made 177 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 59' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Finn Azaz exits the field as Emmanuel Latte Lath enters on 59.
  • 64' The home supporters are growing impatient. Middlesbrough FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 69' Plymouth Argyle FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 73' Joe Edwards is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matthew Sorinola at the 73 minute mark.
  • 78' Over 78 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 80' Another substitution for Middlesbrough FC to replace Luke Thomas by Lukas Engel on 80 minute.
  • 82' A tactical swap from Plymouth Argyle FC — Ben Waine on, Ryan Hardie off on 82 minutes.
  • 83' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bali Mumba is hanging Darko Gyabi on the field on 83 minute.
  • 85' Plymouth Argyle FC make a change. Julio Pleguezuelo trudges off to be replaced by Ashley Phillips on 85 minutes.
  • 90' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 0-2 the final result. Middlesbrough FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Carrick

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Foster

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mustapha Bundu 2
Josh Coburn 2
Finn Azaz 1
Morgan Whittaker 1
Tommy Conway 1
Finn Azaz 1
Ryan Hardie 1
Matthew Sorinola 1

Head to Head

2024-02-24 Middlesbrough FC 0–2 Plymouth Argyle FC 2023-11-04 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–3 Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough FC Form

2024-02-24 Middlesbrough FC 0–2 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2024-02-17 Leicester City FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2024-02-14 Preston North End FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC L 2024-02-10 Middlesbrough FC 1–2 Bristol City FC L 2024-02-04 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D 2024-01-20 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

2024-02-24 Middlesbrough FC 0–2 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2024-02-20 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–3 West Bromwich Albion FC L 2024-02-17 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–2 Leeds United FC L 2024-02-14 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–2 Coventry City FC D 2024-02-10 Sunderland AFC 3–1 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2024-02-06 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–4 Leeds United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.22 Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55 Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for: Middlesbrough FC or Plymouth Argyle FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Middlesbrough FC32% Draw28% Plymouth Argyle FC40%
Actual: Plymouth Argyle FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Middlesbrough FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
68%
Middlesbrough FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Middlesbrough FC22% Draw46% Plymouth Argyle FC32%
Actual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
8.8%
0 – 0
8.2%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC

Handicap Middlesbrough FC covers Push Plymouth Argyle FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 21% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

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