Plymouth Argyle FC vs Birmingham City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Birmingham City FC — Championship at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Birmingham City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graham Scott
- Assistant 1 Nicholas Hopton
- Assistant 2
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Dec | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | Leicester City FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 02 Dec | Stoke City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 18 Dec | Leicester City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Coventry City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–4 | L |
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' What a night it is going to be! Plymouth Argyle FC welcome Birmingham City FC for this crunch clash at Home Park.
- 5' Plymouth Argyle FC are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Birmingham City FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 10' The supporters are chanting for Emmanuel Longelo. He replaces Lee Buchanan on 10 minute.
- 15' Assisted by Juninho Bacuna with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jay Stansfield makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 20' The referee calls foul for Jay Stansfield. He receives a Yellow card.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 26' That is a Yellow card for Plymouth Argyle FC. Joe Edwards will be fuming at that decision.
- 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Plymouth Argyle FC and Birmingham City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' Birmingham City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' What composure from Jordan James! The Wales international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 43' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Joe Edwards makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 48' Controversy at the stadium! Krystian Bielik argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 53' It is a cagey affair so far. Plymouth Argyle FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Birmingham City FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 58' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Birmingham City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 60' Poor challenge from Emmanuel Longelo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 62' Birmingham City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 62' Against the run of play, Juninho Bacuna has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 63' The referee shows Birmingham City FC player a Yellow card on 63.
- 66' The Birmingham City FC bench stirs into life. Jay Stansfield is withdrawn and Oliver Burke gets his opportunity.
- 68' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Marc Roberts makes no mistake. 1-4!
- 68' A tactical swap from Plymouth Argyle FC — Adam Randell on, Luke Cundle off on 68 minutes.
- 70' That is a Yellow card for Birmingham City FC. Jordan James will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' Birmingham City FC ring the changes. Siriki Dembele has done his job and it is now time for Lukas Jutkiewicz to step up.
- 80' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Plymouth Argyle FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 84' It is a substitution in Birmingham City FC team. Juninho Bacuna is replaced by Koji Miyoshi on 84 minute.
- 86' What a strike from Morgan Whittaker! The score is 2-4.
- 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Koji Miyoshi.
- 89' Fresh legs for Plymouth Argyle FC! Callum Wright comes on to replace Bali Mumba.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Adam Randell on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Plymouth Argyle FC 3-3 Birmingham City FC.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 4
- 22
-
2
Bali Mumba ↓ Callum Wright 89'
- 8
- 21
- 5
-
23
Ben Waine ↓ Freddie Issaka 89'
- 10
-
28
Luke Cundle ↓ Adam Randell 68'
- 17
- 18
Bench
- 3
- 25
-
20
Adam Randell ↑ 68'
- 7
- 19
-
11
Callum Wright ↑ 89'
- 29
-
35
Freddie Issaka ↑ 89'
-
14
Mickel Miller ↑ 68'
Birmingham City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
7
Juninho Bacuna ↓ Koji Miyoshi 84'
- 4
- 21
- 6
- 17
- 34
- 44
-
3
Lee Buchanan ↓ Emmanuel Longelo 10'
- 5
-
28
Jay Stansfield ↓ Oliver Burke 66'
- 19
Bench
-
45
Oliver Burke ↑ 66'
- 1
-
10
Lukas Jutkiewicz ↑ 75'
- 20
- 9
- 8
-
11
Koji Miyoshi ↑ 84'
-
23
Emmanuel Longelo ↑ 10'
- 24
Coach
Wayne Rooney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jay Stansfield | 2 |
| Morgan Whittaker | 1 |
| Scott Hogan | 1 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
| Juninho Bacuna | 1 |
| Jordan James | 1 |
| Joe Edwards | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2023-12-23
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–3
Birmingham City FC
D
2023-12-16
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2023-12-13
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2023-12-09
Leicester City FC
4–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2023-12-02
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Stoke City FC
W
2023-11-28
Coventry City FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Birmingham City FC Form
2023-12-23
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–3
Birmingham City FC
D
2023-12-18
Birmingham City FC
2–3
Leicester City FC
L
2023-12-13
Cardiff City FC
0–1
Birmingham City FC
W
2023-12-08
Coventry City FC
2–0
Birmingham City FC
L
2023-12-02
Birmingham City FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
2023-11-29
Blackburn Rovers FC
4–2
Birmingham City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.84
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
Birmingham City FC xG
I would bet for:
Plymouth Argyle FC or Birmingham City FC 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Birmingham City FC
57%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Birmingham City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Birmingham City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
5%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 0
4.5%
0 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
4%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Birmingham City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 19% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.