Sunderland AFC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sunderland AFC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Wade Smith
- Referee Graham Salisbury
- Referee Richard Wigglesworth
- Referee Joe Simpson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 15 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Rochdale AFC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 16 Feb | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Sunderland AFC and Plymouth Argyle FC is underway.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sunderland AFC and Plymouth Argyle FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Charlie Wyke has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
- 32' Against the run of play, Lee Cattermole has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' Lewis Morgan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 43 goals in his last 410 appearances.
- 47' It’s high time Derek Adams made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 50' Sunderland AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 50.
- 55' Plymouth Argyle FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 67' A change in the Sunderland AFC ranks — Lewis Morgan exits the field as Duncan Watmore enters on 67.
- 70' Another substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC to replace Oscar Threlkeld by Ryan Taylor on 70 minute.
- 75' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sunderland AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 80' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paul Anderson is hanging Ruben Lameiras on the field on 80 minute.
- 85' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 87' George Honeyman is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Niall Canavan on 90.
- 90' The Sunderland AFC manager makes a substitution. Aiden McGeady departs to be replaced by Lynden Gooch.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sunderland AFC take all three points.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 10
-
19
Aiden McGeady ↓ Lynden Gooch 90'
- 12
- 16
- 13
- 1
- 23
-
22
Will Grigg ↓ Charlie Wyke 90'
-
17
Lewis Morgan ↓ Duncan Watmore 67'
- 30
Bench
- 25
- 2
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↑ 90'
-
14
Duncan Watmore ↑ 67'
- 27
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↑ 90'
- 5
Coach
Jack Ross
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 14
- 19
-
21
Kyle Letheren ↓ Matt Macey 80'
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 10
- 8
-
11
Ruben Lameiras ↓ Paul Anderson 80'
-
26
Oscar Threlkeld ↓ Ryan Taylor 70'
Bench
- 2
- 25
- 6
-
9
Ryan Taylor ↑ 70'
-
1
Matt Macey ↑ 80'
-
13
Paul Anderson ↑ 80'
- 20
Coach
Derek Adams
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Edwards | 3 |
| Aiden McGeady | 2 |
| Ryan Hardie | 2 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
| Jack Clarke | 1 |
| Lee Cattermole | 1 |
| Jobe Bellingham | 1 |
| George Honeyman | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2019-03-02
Sunderland AFC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2019-02-23
Plymouth Argyle FC
5–1
Rochdale AFC
W
2019-02-16
Bradford City AFC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2019-02-09
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Portsmouth FC
D
2019-02-02
Peterborough United FC
0–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2019-01-26
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.56
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
83%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
43%
Sunderland AFC or Plymouth Argyle FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.7%
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 0
12.1%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
6%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 25% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.