Plymouth Argyle FC vs Coventry City FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Coventry City FC — Championship at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Davies (England)
- Assistant 1 Graham Kane
- Assistant 2 Bhupinder Gill
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Apr | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | Norwich City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Watford FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Burnley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Mar | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Home Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Coventry City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 27' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Mustapha Bundu on 27 minutes.
- 32' It is a cagey affair so far. Plymouth Argyle FC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Coventry City FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 37' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' Mustapha Bundu adds to his 0 season tally! Plymouth Argyle FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 43' Goal! Ryan Hardie scores his 70 goal in 251 matches.
- 45' Against the run of play, Haji Wright has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 50' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 55' It looks surprising Plymouth Argyle FC does not make any changes. Jack Rudoni has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 60' Conor Hazard has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 425 appearances.
- 61' A tactical swap from Coventry City FC — Jamie Paterson on, Jamie Allen off on 61 minutes.
- 62' It is a substitution in Coventry City FC team. Jake Bidwell is replaced by Jay Dasilva on 62 minute.
- 65' Mustapha Bundu doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 70' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Coventry City FC that had 382 games and scored 480 goals.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Ben Sheaf. He replaces Tatsuhiro Sakamoto on 75 minute.
- 76' Coventry City FC ring the changes. Ellis Simms has done his job and it is now time for Brandon Thomas-Asante to step up.
- 79' The crowd applauds Muhamed Tijani as he leaves the pitch. Callum Wright steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Joel Latibeaudiere.
- 86' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Ryan Hardie is replaced by Freddie Issaka on 86 minute.
- 90' A change in the Plymouth Argyle FC ranks — Darko Gyabi exits the field as Michael Baidoo enters on 90.
- Plymouth Argyle FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 2
- 21
- 44
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Freddie Issaka 86'
- 25
- 5
- 20
- 15
-
18
Darko Gyabi ↓ Michael Baidoo 90'
-
26
Muhamed Tijani ↓ Callum Wright 79'
- 6
Bench
-
30
Michael Baidoo ↑ 90'
- 31
- 28
- 17
- 3
-
11
Callum Wright ↑ 79'
- 34
-
35
Freddie Issaka ↑ 86'
-
19
Malachi Boateng ↑ 90'
Coventry City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
-
8
Jamie Allen ↓ Jamie Paterson 61'
- 40
-
21
Jake Bidwell ↓ Jay Dasilva 62'
- 11
- 15
- 5
- 27
- 22
-
7
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto ↓ Ben Sheaf 75'
- 9
Bench
-
12
Jamie Paterson ↑ 61'
-
3
Jay Dasilva ↑ 62'
-
23
Brandon Thomas-Asante ↑ 76'
- 13
- 28
-
14
Ben Sheaf ↑ 75'
- 32
- 2
- 39
Coach
Frank Lampard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Eccles | 2 |
| Mustapha Bundu | 2 |
| Ruben Lameiras | 2 |
| Haji Wright | 2 |
| Morgan Whittaker | 1 |
| Mickel Miller | 1 |
| Ephron Mason-Clark | 1 |
| Amadou Bakayoko | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2025-04-21
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–1
Coventry City FC
W
2025-04-18
Middlesbrough FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2025-04-12
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2025-04-09
Swansea City AFC
3–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2025-04-05
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Norwich City FC
W
2025-03-29
Watford FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
Coventry City FC Form
2025-04-21
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–1
Coventry City FC
L
2025-04-18
Coventry City FC
2–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2025-04-14
Hull City AFC
1–1
Coventry City FC
D
2025-04-09
Coventry City FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2025-04-05
Coventry City FC
1–2
Burnley FC
L
2025-03-28
Sheffield United FC
3–1
Coventry City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.69
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Coventry City FC
51%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Coventry City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.5%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.