Plymouth Argyle FC vs Norwich City FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2024-25

Plymouth Argyle FC

2 – 1

Full Time

Norwich City FC

Sat 5 Apr 2025 · 14:00 UTC Home Park 16,560 HT 45' · FT 45'

Ryan Hardie 24' 1–0

Ryan Hardie 29' 2–0

2–1 46' Josh Sargent

Overview

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Plymouth Argyle FC vs Norwich City FC — Championship at Home Park.

Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Norwich City FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Gavin Ward
Assistant 1 Lee Venamore
Assistant 2

6 games this season 🟨 3.8/game ⚽ 5.8 goals/game

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

Plymouth Argyle FC 4 games · Avg 5.3 goals Norwich City FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-04-05 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Norwich City FC 2024-11-26 Norwich City FC 6–1 Plymouth Argyle FC 2024-03-29 Norwich City FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC 2023-09-23 Plymouth Argyle FC 6–2 Norwich City FC

Recent Form

Plymouth Argyle FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Apr	Norwich City FC	H	2–1	W
29 Mar	Watford FC	A	0–0	D
15 Mar	Derby County FC	H	2–3	L
12 Mar	Portsmouth FC	A	2–1	W
08 Mar	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	0–3	L
04 Mar	Hull City AFC	A	0–2	L

Norwich City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Apr	Plymouth Argyle FC	A	1–2	L
29 Mar	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	1–0	W
14 Mar	Bristol City FC	A	1–2	L
11 Mar	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	2–3	L
07 Mar	Oxford United FC	H	1–1	D
01 Mar	Blackburn Rovers FC	A	1–1	D

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)

100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

13% Clean Sheets
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' Plymouth Argyle FC have kicked off against Norwich City FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Norwich City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
10' Plymouth Argyle FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Norwich City FC backline.
15' Jacob Wright needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Josh Sargent, as he is very good at scoring at Home Park with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
24' What a moment for Ryan Hardie! That strike on 24 puts his side firmly in control.
29' A stunning finish from Ryan Hardie — that came from absolutely nowhere!
34' Borja Sainz is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Plymouth Argyle FC tonight.
39' 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.
44' The 25-year-old Anis Ben Slimane has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
46' Josh Sargent does the damage! The net is bulging and Norwich City FC surge ahead!
46' Jack Stacey makes way for Jacob Wright at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Norwich City FC.
51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
63' The Plymouth Argyle FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Houghton is withdrawn and Darko Gyabi gets his opportunity.
68' Norwich City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
69' The crowd applauds Emiliano Marcondes as he leaves the pitch. Oscar Schwartau steps in for Norwich City FC.
74' Angus Gunn, a Scotland goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
77' A tactical swap from Norwich City FC — Onel Hernandez on, Kellen Fisher off on 77 minutes.
82' The travelling Norwich City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
87' Plymouth Argyle FC currently sit 24 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
89' Freddie Issaka is replacing Ryan Hardie for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
Another three points for Plymouth Argyle FC.

Lineups

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Norwich City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1
Angus Gunn
4
Shane Duffy
23
Kenny McLean
3
Jack Stacey ↓ Jacob Wright 46'
9
Josh Sargent
7
Borja Sainz
26
Marcelino Nunez ↓ Anis Ben Slimane 46'
11
Emiliano Marcondes ↓ Oscar Schwartau 69'
35
Kellen Fisher ↓ Onel Hernandez 77'
33
Jose Cordoba ↓ Ruairi McConville 77'
17
Ante Crnac

Bench

25
Onel Hernandez ↑ 77'
12
George Long
19
Jacob Sorensen
20
Anis Ben Slimane ↑ 46'
18
Amankwah Forson
29
Oscar Schwartau ↑ 69'
99
AJ Bridge
16
Jacob Wright ↑ 46'
15
Ruairi McConville ↑ 77'

Coach Johannes Thorup

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Morgan Whittaker	4
Borja Sainz	3
Adam Idah	2
Ryan Hardie	2
Josh Sargent	2
Ante Crnac	1
Mustapha Bundu	1
Dan Scarr	1

Head to Head

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

2025-04-05 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Norwich City FC W 2025-03-29 Watford FC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2025-03-15 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–3 Derby County FC L 2025-03-12 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2025-03-08 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–3 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2025-03-04 Hull City AFC 2–0 Plymouth Argyle FC L

Norwich City FC Form

2025-04-05 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Norwich City FC L 2025-03-29 Norwich City FC 1–0 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2025-03-14 Bristol City FC 2–1 Norwich City FC L 2025-03-11 Norwich City FC 2–3 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2025-03-07 Norwich City FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2025-03-01 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–1 Norwich City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.68 Plymouth Argyle FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.58 Norwich City FC xG

I would bet for: Plymouth Argyle FC or Norwich City FC 75% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Plymouth Argyle FC44% Draw25% Norwich City FC31%

Actual: Plymouth Argyle FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes64% 0% No36%

Avg goals/match: 3.26

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	95%	5%
± 1.5	83%	17%
± 2.5	62%	38%
± 3.5	41%	59%
± 4.5	23%	77%

Double Chance

Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw

68%

Draw or Norwich City FC

56%

Plymouth Argyle FC or Norwich City FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Plymouth Argyle FC30% Draw42% Norwich City FC28%

Actual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.1%

2 – 1

Actual

1 – 2

7.8%

2 – 2

6.5%

1 – 0

5.7%

0 – 0

5.4%

2 – 0

5.4%

0 – 1

5.4%

0 – 2

4.8%

3 – 1

4.6%

1 – 3

4.1%

3 – 2

3.7%

Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC

Handicap	Plymouth Argyle FC covers	Push	Norwich City FC covers
-2.5	9%	—	91%
-2	9%	12%	79%
-1.5	21%	—	79%
-1	21%	19%	61%
-0.5	39%	—	61%
+0.5	65%	—	35%
+1	65%	18%	18%
+1.5	82%	—	18%
+2	82%	11%	7%
+2.5	93%	—	7%

Clean Sheet

Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet

20% ✓

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