Plymouth Argyle FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Stoke City FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sam Barrott (England)
- Assistant 1 Gregory Read (England)
- Assistant 2 Bhupinder Gill
7 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 14.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | Stoke City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Nov | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Leeds United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 25 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Nov | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
4/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stoke City FC
| Jack McGlynn | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 4 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Plymouth Argyle FC and Stoke City FC has kicked off!
- 5' 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.
- 7' Plymouth Argyle FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 7.
- 12' Stoke City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 12.
- 17' 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 Mustapha Bundu suffering a number of foals already.
- 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 23' The deadlock is broken! Tyrese Campbell gets on the scoresheet on 23 minutes.
- 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luke McNally is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Stoke City FC.
- 33' Jordan Houghton has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Stoke City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' A goal from the Sierra Leone international Mustapha Bundu! He fires home on 43 to make it 1-1!
- 48' Plymouth Argyle FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' It’s high time Steven Schumacher made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Andre Vidigal on 57 minutes.
- 62' It is a cagey affair so far. Plymouth Argyle FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Stoke City FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Ben Pearson is booked for Stoke City FC — Yellow card on 63.
- 68' The Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes a substitution. Bali Mumba departs to be replaced by Ryan Hardie.
- 71' A tactical swap from Stoke City FC — Mehdi Leris on, Andre Vidigal off on 71 minutes.
- 76' The crowd applauds Brendan Galloway as he leaves the pitch. Mickel Miller steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 81' Stoke City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 82' The Stoke City FC bench stirs into life. Joon-ho Bae is withdrawn and Lewis Baker gets his opportunity.
- 87' England international Callum Wright has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' Nathan Lowe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tyrese Campbell at the 90 minute mark.
- Stoke City FC will have plenty to reflect on. Plymouth Argyle FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
4
Jordan Houghton ↓ Adam Randell 76'
- 22
-
2
Bali Mumba ↓ Ryan Hardie 68'
- 6
- 1
- 10
- 28
- 17
- 18
- 15
-
29
Kaine Kesler ↓ Matt Butcher 82'
Bench
- 8
- 21
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↑ 68'
- 5
-
20
Adam Randell ↑ 76'
-
7
Matt Butcher ↑ 82'
- 23
-
11
Callum Wright ↑ 82'
-
14
Mickel Miller ↑ 76'
Coach
Steven Schumacher
Stoke City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
10
Tyrese Campbell ↓ Nathan Lowe 90'
- 26
- 2
- 4
- 13
-
7
Andre Vidigal ↓ Mehdi Leris 71'
- 17
- 19
- 23
- 28
-
22
Joon-ho Bae ↓ Lewis Baker 82'
Bench
- 11
-
8
Lewis Baker ↑ 82'
- 15
-
27
Mehdi Leris ↑ 71'
- 5
- 24
-
35
Nathan Lowe ↑ 90'
- 18
- 45
Coach
Alex Neil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 1 |
| Adam Randell | 1 |
| Mustapha Bundu | 1 |
| Wouter Burger | 1 |
| Ki-Jana Hoever | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2023-12-02
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Stoke City FC
W
2023-11-28
Coventry City FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2023-11-25
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
Sunderland AFC
W
2023-11-11
Leeds United FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2023-11-04
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–3
Middlesbrough FC
D
2023-10-28
Ipswich Town FC
3–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.7
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Stoke City FC
49%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Stoke City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Stoke City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

