Plymouth Argyle FC vs Watford FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Plymouth Argyle FC vs Watford FC — Championship at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 15 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madley (England)
- Assistant 1 Craig Taylor
- Assistant 2 Blake Antrobus (England)
3 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 10.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Watford FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 29 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Dec | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 29 Dec | Stoke City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Bristol City FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Preston North End FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Watford FC this season
Watford FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Watford FC
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/4
31-45
–/6
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Watford FC
| Amin Nabizada | 3 G |
| Iker Bravo | 1 G |
| Luca Kjerrumgaard | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Plymouth Argyle FC to score. At the same time, Watford FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Plymouth Argyle FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 11' Magnificent from Edo Kayembe! That is 18 goals in 405 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 16' Plymouth Argyle FC are deployed in a 5-4-1 today, looking to exploit space against Watford FC's 4-1-4-1 shape.
- 20' Finn Azaz makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Plymouth Argyle FC are in front.
- 25' Plymouth Argyle FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 27' Sensational shot from Morgan Whittaker. Plymouth Argyle FC is back in the lead.
- 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Conor Hazard made 429 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 37' Plymouth Argyle FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 38' Ismael Kone has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 38 minutes.
- 42' Plymouth Argyle FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ryan Hardie on 42.
- 43' The referee calls foul for Jake Livermore. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' A tactical swap from Watford FC — Yaser Asprilla on, Edo Kayembe off on 46 minutes.
- 51' It’s high time Valerien Ismael made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Plymouth Argyle FC and Watford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 57' Ryan Andrews adds to his 0 season tally! Watford FC lead 3-3 — and this changes everything.
- 59' That is a Yellow card for Plymouth Argyle FC. Bali Mumba will be fuming at that decision.
- 64' Jordan Houghton makes way for Luke Cundle at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 69' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Kaine Kesler is replaced by Joe Edwards on 69 minute.
- 72' Watford FC ring the changes. Giorgi Chakvetadze has done his job and it is now time for Rhys Healey to step up.
- 77' Lewis Gibson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 81' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Freddie Issaka is hanging Ryan Hardie on the field on 81 minute.
- 84' It is a substitution in Watford FC team. Ryan Andrews is replaced by Imran Louza on 84 minute.
- 86' The referee shows Plymouth Argyle FC player a Yellow card on 86.
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rhys Healey on 87.
- 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Matheus Martins.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
-
4
Jordan Houghton ↓ Luke Cundle 64'
-
2
Bali Mumba ↓ Mickel Miller 64'
- 6
- 21
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Freddie Issaka 81'
- 5
- 20
- 10
- 17
- 18
-
29
Kaine Kesler ↓ Joe Edwards 69'
Bench
- 22
-
8
Joe Edwards ↑ 69'
- 25
- 7
-
28
Luke Cundle ↑ 64'
- 15
- 19
-
35
Freddie Issaka ↑ 81'
-
14
Mickel Miller ↑ 64'
Coach
Neil Dewsnip
Watford FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 26
- 8
- 4
- 5
-
39
Edo Kayembe ↓ Yaser Asprilla 46'
- 16
- 37
-
11
Ismael Kone ↓ Tom Dele-Bashiru 72'
- 42
-
45
Ryan Andrews ↓ Imran Louza 84'
- 9
Bench
-
14
Rhys Healey ↑ 72'
- 7
- 3
- 1
- 15
-
10
Imran Louza ↑ 84'
-
24
Tom Dele-Bashiru ↑ 72'
-
18
Yaser Asprilla ↑ 46'
- 53
Coach
Valerien Ismael
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Gray | 2 |
| Edo Kayembe | 1 |
| Ismael Kone | 1 |
| Ryan Andrews | 1 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
| Morgan Whittaker | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
| Ryan Porteous | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2024-01-01
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–3
Watford FC
D
2023-12-29
Southampton FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2023-12-26
Cardiff City FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2023-12-23
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–3
Birmingham City FC
D
2023-12-16
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2023-12-13
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.73
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Plymouth Argyle FC or Watford FC 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Watford FC
60%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Watford FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.1%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 17% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.