Plymouth Argyle FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Plymouth Argyle FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Stoke City FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sam Barrott (England)
- Assistant 1 Gregory Read (England)
- Assistant 2 Bhupinder Gill
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
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Plymouth Argyle FC and Stoke City FC get this one started.
- 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' The referee has no hesitation. Jordan Houghton is booked for Plymouth Argyle FC — Yellow card on 7.
- 12' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Pearson, as he is very good at scoring at Home Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jack Bonham made 291 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' Lewis Gibson, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 23' What a strike from Tyrese Campbell! The score is 0-1.
- 28' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 33' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 38' England international Nathan Lowe has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 43' Mustapha Bundu doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 48' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Plymouth Argyle FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 53' Stoke City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 57' Andre Vidigal catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 57.
- 62' Plymouth Argyle FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Stoke City FC backline.
- 63' Ben Pearson was booked on 63.
- 68' The whistle greets Bali Mumba as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Hardie.
- 71' Mehdi Leris has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andre Vidigal on 71 minute.
- 76' Brendan Galloway makes way for Mickel Miller at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 81' Stoke City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 82' Another change for Stoke City FC made on 82 minute. Joon-ho Bae leaves to be changed by Lewis Baker.
- 87' 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 Lynden Gooch suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' Another change for Stoke City FC made on 90 minute. Tyrese Campbell leaves to be changed by Nathan Lowe.
- Another three points for Plymouth Argyle FC.
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.