Plymouth Argyle FC vs Preston North End FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Preston North End FC — Championship at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Preston North End FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Busby
- Assistant 1 Richard Wild
- Assistant 2 Gregory Read (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 24 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Stoke City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Hull City AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Plymouth Argyle FC and Preston North End FC is underway.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Preston North End FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 7' The whistle greets Milutin Osmajic as he departs to be replaced by Liam Millar.
- 12' Preston North End FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 17' The referee calls foul for Will Keane. He receives a card.
- 19' Layton Stewart has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brad Potts on 19 minute.
- 24' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Preston North End FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 39' It looks surprising Preston North End FC does not make any changes. Jordan Storey has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 42' It’s gonna be a card for Mickel Miller.
- 43' Liam Millar puts Preston North End FC on the lead.
- 48' England international Mickel Miller has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 53' Lino Sousa is replacing Mickel Miller for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
- 58' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' Plymouth Argyle FC ring the changes. Julio Pleguezuelo has done his job and it is now time for Alfie Devine to step up.
- 63' Lino Sousa is having his name booked by the referee on 63.
- 68' 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.
- 73' It’s high time Ian Foster made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 75' Alistair McCann catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 75.
- 80' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ryan Lowe might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 81' The crowd applauds Adam Randell as he leaves the pitch. Ben Waine steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 86' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lewis Gibson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Preston North End FC.
- 88' It is a substitution in Preston North End FC team. Robbie Brady is replaced by Greg Cunningham on 88 minute.
- The points are shared — Plymouth Argyle FC 0-1 Preston North End FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 4
- 8
- 1
- 9
- 5
-
20
Adam Randell ↓ Ben Waine 81'
- 10
- 17
- 15
- 26
-
14
Mickel Miller ↓ Lino Sousa 53'
Bench
- 22
- 6
- 21
-
23
Ben Waine ↑ 81'
-
16
Alfie Devine ↑ 61'
- 11
- 34
- 35
-
3
Lino Sousa ↑ 53'
Coach
Ian Foster
Preston North End FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
-
11
Robbie Brady ↓ Greg Cunningham 88'
- 6
-
44
Brad Potts ↓ Layton Stewart 19'
- 16
- 18
- 14
- 7
- 13
- 28
- 1
- 10
Bench
- 26
- 25
-
3
Greg Cunningham ↑ 88'
- 20
- 21
-
23
Liam Millar ↑ 7'
-
17
Layton Stewart ↑ 19'
- 35
- 36
Coach
Ryan Lowe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Liam Millar | 2 |
| Freddie Issaka | 1 |
| Emil Riis Jakobsen | 1 |
| Mustapha Bundu | 1 |
| Duane Holmes | 1 |
| Callum Wright | 1 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
| Brad Potts | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
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
2024-02-24
Middlesbrough FC
0–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2024-02-20
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–3
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
Preston North End FC Form
2024-03-16
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–1
Preston North End FC
W
2024-03-09
Preston North End FC
1–2
Stoke City FC
L
2024-03-02
Preston North End FC
0–0
Hull City AFC
D
2024-02-23
Coventry City FC
0–3
Preston North End FC
W
2024-02-17
Preston North End FC
2–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
2024-02-14
Preston North End FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.75
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Preston North End FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Preston North End FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Preston North End FC
78%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Preston North End FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Preston North End FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
14%
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 2
11%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
2 – 2
3.2%
2 – 0
3.1%
0 – 4
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Preston North End FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 25% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 16% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.