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Plymouth Argyle FC vs Cheltenham Town FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Plymouth Argyle FC
4 – 2
Full Time
Cheltenham Town FC
Sat 21 Jan 2023 · 15:00 UTC Home Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 79' Elliott Bonds

Overview

Match Preview

Plymouth Argyle FC vs Cheltenham Town FC — League One at Home Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

3
Plymouth Argyle FC 3 games · Avg 3.0 goals Cheltenham Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-21 Plymouth Argyle FC 4–2 Cheltenham Town FC 2022-12-26 Cheltenham Town FC 0–1 Plymouth Argyle FC 2022-03-22 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–0 Cheltenham Town FC

Recent Form

Plymouth Argyle FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jan Cheltenham Town FC H 4–2 W
14 Jan Ipswich Town FC A 1–1 D
07 Jan Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–0 D
01 Jan Milton Keynes Dons FC H 3–1 W
29 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
26 Dec Cheltenham Town FC A 1–0 W
Cheltenham Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jan Plymouth Argyle FC A 2–4 L
14 Jan Derby County FC H 2–3 L
07 Jan Morecambe FC A 1–2 L
01 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 1–2 L
29 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–0 W
26 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Plymouth Argyle FC launch into their encounter with Cheltenham Town FC.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Plymouth Argyle FC in their trying to find a way past Cheltenham Town FC's compact .
  • 25' Ben Williams has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 26' Brilliant from the ! Dan Scarr makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 26.
  • 28' Brilliant from the forward! Ryan Hardie makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 28.
  • 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cheltenham Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 38' Cheltenham Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
  • 40' The England Taylor Perry breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 2-1!
  • 45' Nigel Lonwijk has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 343 appearances.
  • 50' 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.
  • 55' Jay Matete has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 60' Cheltenham Town FC have won 175 goals from 145 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 64' The England midfielder Callum Wright breaks the deadlock on 64 minutes. 3-1!
  • 65' The crowd applauds Finn Azaz as he leaves the pitch. Ben Waine steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
  • 70' Alfie May adds to his 0 season tally! Cheltenham Town FC lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Plymouth Argyle FC — Joe Edwards on, Tyreik Wright off on 73 minutes.
  • 78' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 79' Elliott Bonds is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
  • 81' The Cheltenham Town FC bench stirs into life. Will Ferry is withdrawn and Ben Williams gets his opportunity.
  • 83' GOAL! Sam Cosgrove scores on 83.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC. Bali Mumba is replaced by Nigel Lonwijk.
  • 87' Matt Butcher has so much to prove this time. He replaces Callum Wright on 87 minute.
  • 4-2 the final result. Cheltenham Town FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Schumacher

Cheltenham Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wade Elliott

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Danny Mayor 2
Morgan Whittaker 1
Dan Scarr 1
Sam Cosgrove 1
Ryan Hardie 1
Callum Wright 1
Alfie May 1
Taylor Perry 1

Head to Head

2023-01-21 Plymouth Argyle FC 4–2 Cheltenham Town FC 2022-12-26 Cheltenham Town FC 0–1 Plymouth Argyle FC 2022-03-22 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–0 Cheltenham Town FC

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

2023-01-21 Plymouth Argyle FC 4–2 Cheltenham Town FC W 2023-01-14 Ipswich Town FC 1–1 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2023-01-07 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2023-01-01 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2022-12-29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC W 2022-12-26 Cheltenham Town FC 0–1 Plymouth Argyle FC W

Cheltenham Town FC Form

2023-01-21 Plymouth Argyle FC 4–2 Cheltenham Town FC L 2023-01-14 Cheltenham Town FC 2–3 Derby County FC L 2023-01-07 Morecambe FC 2–1 Cheltenham Town FC L 2023-01-01 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Cheltenham Town FC L 2022-12-29 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–1 Cheltenham Town FC W 2022-12-26 Cheltenham Town FC 0–1 Plymouth Argyle FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.96 Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07 Cheltenham Town FC xG
I would bet for: Plymouth Argyle FC to win 60% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Plymouth Argyle FC60% Draw22% Cheltenham Town FC18%
Actual: Plymouth Argyle FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Cheltenham Town FC
40%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Cheltenham Town FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Plymouth Argyle FC41% Draw43% Cheltenham Town FC16%
Actual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC

Handicap Plymouth Argyle FC covers Push Cheltenham Town FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 17% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 23% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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