Plymouth Argyle FC vs Southampton FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Plymouth Argyle FC vs Southampton FC — Championship at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 15 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Webb
- Assistant 1 Rob Smith
- Assistant 2 Nigel Lugg
4 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 5.3 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Southampton FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Aug | Watford FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 May | Port Vale FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | Norwich City FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 04 Aug | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 May | Liverpool FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 21 May | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 May | Fulham FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Southampton FC this season
Southampton FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Southampton FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
2/4
31-45
6/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
3/2
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Southampton FC
| Cyle Larin | 7 G | |
| Kuryu Matsuki | 4 G | 1 A |
| Finn Azaz | 3 G | 5 A |
| Leo Scienza | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Plymouth Argyle FC and Southampton FC has kicked off!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Dan Scarr.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' Plymouth Argyle FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Plymouth Argyle FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' That is a Yellow card for Southampton FC. Stuart Armstrong will be fuming at that decision.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Home Park. Southampton FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 42' A moment of madness from Shea Charles on 42 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Southampton FC will be frustrated.
- 47' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 49' Nathan Tella does the damage! The net is bulging and Southampton FC surge ahead!
- 51' Ryan Hardie has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
- 56' 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 Jack Stephens suffering a number of foals already.
- 58' The referee calls foul for Ryan Hardie. He receives a Yellow card.
- 61' Luke Cundle makes way for Callum Wright at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 66' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 70' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Kaine Kesler-Hayden is replaced by Mickel Miller on 70 minute.
- 74' Ryan Manning catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Samuel Amo-Ameyaw. He replaces Samuel Edozie on 75 minute.
- 80' The whistle greets Jordan Houghton as he departs to be replaced by Ben Waine.
- 83' Southampton FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joe Aribo is hanging Stuart Armstrong on the field on 83 minute.
- 88' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Southampton FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' Jack Stephens catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Fresh legs for Southampton FC! Sekou Mara comes on to replace Nathan Tella.
- With this win, Southampton FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 4
- 2
- 6
- 8
- 21
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Ben Waine 80'
- 10
-
28
Luke Cundle ↓ Callum Wright 61'
- 17
-
18
Finn Azaz ↓ Adam Randell 80'
-
29
Kaine Kesler ↓ Mickel Miller 70'
Bench
- 25
- 5
-
20
Adam Randell ↑ 80'
- 7
-
23
Ben Waine ↑ 80'
- 19
-
11
Callum Wright ↑ 61'
-
16
Lewis Warrington ↑ 80'
-
14
Mickel Miller ↑ 70'
Coach
Steven Schumacher
Southampton FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 35
-
17
Stuart Armstrong ↓ Joe Aribo 83'
- 2
- 10
- 9
- 3
- 31
-
11
Nathan Tella ↓ Sekou Mara 90'
- 23
- 24
Bench
- 15
- –
- 14
-
7
Joe Aribo ↑ 83'
- 4
-
18
Sekou Mara ↑ 90'
-
27
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw ↑ 75'
- 32
- 34
Coach
Russell Martin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 2 |
| Ryan Hardie | 2 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 1 |
| Nathan Tella | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2023-08-19
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–2
Southampton FC
L
2023-08-12
Watford FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2023-08-05
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2023-05-07
Port Vale FC
1–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2023-04-29
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Burton Albion FC
W
2023-04-25
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Plymouth Argyle FC or Southampton FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Southampton FC
63%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Southampton FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.