Norwich City FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Norwich City FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — Championship at Carrow Road.
- Norwich City FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Matthew Jones
- Assistant 2 Graham Kane
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | Bristol City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Norwich City FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 22 Nov | Watford FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 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 |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
Norwich City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Norwich City FC
0-15
6/6
16-30
6/4
31-45
4/2
46-60
4/6
61-75
9/3
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Norwich City FC
| Mohamed Toure | 5 G | |
| Mathias Kvistgaarden | 4 G | 4 A |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma | 4 G | 2 A |
| Andre Brooks | 3 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Musaba | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Carrow Road!
- 2' Borja Sainz makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Norwich City FC are in front.
- 7' 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.
- 12' Both keepers have barely been tested. Norwich City FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 17' GOAL! Borja Sainz scores on 17. Assisted by Emiliano Marcondes
- 22' Plymouth Argyle FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 22.
- 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 32' 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.
- 37' Emiliano Marcondes needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 38' Matthew Sorinola catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 38.
- 39' A goal from the Sierra Leone international Mustapha Bundu! He fires home on 39 to make it 2-1!
- 44' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Johannes Thorup will be considering his options from the bench.
- 49' Jacob Sorensen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 51' A goal from the Ireland international Shane Duffy! He fires home on 51 to make it 3-1!
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Norwich City FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' It looks like no one’s ball. Norwich City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' Michael Obafemi is replacing Matthew Sorinola for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
- 63' The crowd applauds Amankwah Forson as he leaves the pitch. Liam Gibbs steps in for Norwich City FC.
- 68' Norwich City FC currently sit 13 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 71' Another change for Norwich City FC made on 71 minute. Liam Gibbs leaves to be changed by Oscar Schwartau.
- 72' What composure from Borja Sainz! The Spain international strokes it home. 4-1.
- 77' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 80' A stunning finish from Anis Ben Slimane — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Caleb Roberts. He replaces Andre Gray on 81 minute.
- 82' Ante Crnac adds to his 0 season tally! Norwich City FC lead 6-1 — and this changes everything.
- 83' The whistle greets Borja Sainz as he departs to be replaced by Ashley Barnes.
- 84' The crowd applauds Benjamin Chrisene as he leaves the pitch. Brad Hills steps in for Norwich City FC.
- 89' Norwich City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 6-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Norwich City FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 23
- 3
- 19
-
14
Benjamin Chrisene ↓ Brad Hills 84'
-
7
Borja Sainz ↓ Ashley Barnes 83'
- 6
-
18
Amankwah Forson ↓ Liam Gibbs 63'
- 11
- 17
Bench
-
10
Ashley Barnes ↑ 83'
- 5
- 25
- 12
-
20
Anis Ben Slimane ↑ 63'
-
8
Liam Gibbs ↑ 63'
- 21
-
40
Brad Hills ↑ 84'
- 29
Coach
Johannes Thorup
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
19
Andre Gray ↓ Caleb Roberts 81'
- 2
- 44
- 5
- 20
- 31
- 29
-
15
Mustapha Bundu ↓ Freddie Issaka 62'
-
11
Callum Wright ↓ Rami Hajal 71'
-
18
Darko Gyabi ↓ Adam Forshaw 71'
- 6
Bench
-
27
Adam Forshaw ↑ 71'
- 25
-
14
Michael Obafemi ↑ 62'
-
28
Rami Hajal ↑ 71'
- 17
- 3
-
34
Caleb Roberts ↑ 81'
-
35
Freddie Issaka ↑ 62'
Coach
Wayne Rooney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Morgan Whittaker | 4 |
| Borja Sainz | 3 |
| Josh Sargent | 2 |
| Adam Idah | 2 |
| Ryan Hardie | 2 |
| Dan Scarr | 1 |
| Luke Cundle | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
Head to Head
Norwich City FC Form
2024-11-26
Norwich City FC
6–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2024-11-23
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–2
Norwich City FC
D
2024-11-09
Norwich City FC
0–2
Bristol City FC
L
2024-11-05
Sheffield Wednesday FC
2–0
Norwich City FC
L
2024-11-02
Cardiff City FC
2–1
Norwich City FC
L
2024-10-27
Norwich City FC
3–3
Middlesbrough FC
D
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2024-11-26
Norwich City FC
6–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2024-11-22
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–2
Watford FC
D
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.44
Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Norwich City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
Norwich City FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
44%
Norwich City FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Norwich City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–1 not predicted6 – 1Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 1
8%
3 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.8%
1 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
4.2%
0 – 0
3.2%
4 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC
| Handicap | Norwich City FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 17% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 20% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

