Plymouth Argyle FC vs Bristol City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Plymouth Argyle FC vs Bristol City FC — Championship at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol City FC 46 games · 62 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Bristol City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Mar | Norwich City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Preston North End FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Leicester City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Bristol City FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The travelling Bristol City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Plymouth Argyle FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol City FC backline.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alfie Devine suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Andy King is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Plymouth Argyle FC tonight.
- 28' Scott Twine is having his name booked by the referee on 28.
- 33' Plymouth Argyle FC is showing some good football. However, Plymouth Argyle FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 38' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Bristol City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' It is a substitution in Bristol City FC team. Matty James is replaced by Joe Williams on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 54' Alfie Devine catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 54.
- 57' Brilliant from the ! Nahki Wells makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 57.
- 60' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Lino Sousa is replaced by Mickel Miller on 60 minute.
- 61' Adam Randell is ready to make an impact after coming on for Adam Forshaw at the 61 minute mark.
- 62' The referee has no hesitation. Lewis Gibson is booked for Plymouth Argyle FC — card on 62.
- 67' Fresh legs for Plymouth Argyle FC! Mustapha Bundu comes on to replace Bali Mumba.
- 71' Bristol City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harry Cornick is hanging Anis Mehmeti on the field on 71 minute.
- 76' Zak Vyner has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 357 appearances.
- 78' Alfie Devine has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 78.
- 81' The whistle greets Matthew Sorinola as he departs to be replaced by Joe Edwards.
- 82' The Bristol City FC bench stirs into life. Scott Twine is withdrawn and Andy King gets his opportunity.
- 87' A quiet spell here at Home Park. Bristol City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 89' It’s gonna be a card for Cameron Pring.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Jordan Houghton is booked for Plymouth Argyle FC — card on 90.
- The points are shared — Plymouth Argyle FC 0-1 Bristol City FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 4
-
2
Bali Mumba ↓ Mustapha Bundu 67'
-
27
Adam Forshaw ↓ Adam Randell 61'
- 1
- 9
- 10
-
29
Matthew Sorinola ↓ Joe Edwards 81'
- 17
- 16
- 26
-
3
Lino Sousa ↓ Mickel Miller 60'
Bench
- 22
-
8
Joe Edwards ↑ 81'
- 21
- 5
-
20
Adam Randell ↑ 61'
- 23
-
15
Mustapha Bundu ↑ 67'
- 11
-
14
Mickel Miller ↑ 60'
Coach
Ian Foster
Bristol City FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3
-
6
Matty James ↓ Joe Williams 46'
- 26
- 16
-
7
Scott Twine ↓ Andy King 82'
- 12
- 19
-
24
Haydon Roberts ↓ Mark Sykes 46'
-
11
Anis Mehmeti ↓ Harry Cornick 71'
-
15
Tommy Conway ↓ Nahki Wells 46'
- 1
Bench
-
10
Andy King ↑ 82'
-
21
Nahki Wells ↑ 46'
-
8
Joe Williams ↑ 46'
-
9
Harry Cornick ↑ 71'
- 2
-
17
Mark Sykes ↑ 46'
- 23
- 47
- 27
Coach
Liam Manning
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anis Mehmeti | 3 |
| Nahki Wells | 1 |
| Scott Twine | 1 |
| Sinclair Armstrong | 1 |
| Jason Knight | 1 |
| Julio Pleguezuelo | 1 |
| Matty James | 1 |
| Rami Hajal | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2024-04-01
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–1
Bristol City FC
L
2024-03-29
Norwich City FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2024-03-16
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–1
Preston North End FC
L
2024-03-09
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2024-03-05
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2024-03-02
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–2
Ipswich Town FC
L
Bristol City FC Form
2024-04-01
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–1
Bristol City FC
W
2024-03-29
Bristol City FC
1–0
Leicester City FC
W
2024-03-16
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–0
Bristol City FC
L
2024-03-10
Bristol City FC
1–0
Swansea City AFC
W
2024-03-05
Ipswich Town FC
3–2
Bristol City FC
L
2024-03-02
Bristol City FC
0–1
Cardiff City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.97
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Bristol City FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol City FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Bristol City FC
73%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Bristol City FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 2
8.8%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 3
3.9%
1 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Bristol City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 23% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

