Sunderland AFC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2020-21 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 Rob Lewis
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Stephen Wade
- Referee David Richardson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | A | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jan | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadium of Light!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ryan Lowe might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Sunderland AFC in their trying to find a way past Plymouth Argyle FC's compact .
- 11' Adam Lewis makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Plymouth Argyle FC are in front.
- 16' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 21' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
- 26' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 28' Carl Winchester catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 28.
- 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sunderland AFC and Plymouth Argyle FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 36' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. Jordan Willis is replaced by Max Power on 36 minute.
- 41' Plymouth Argyle FC have won 402 goals from 331 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Adam Lewis.
- 51' GOAL! Aiden O'Brien fires home to make it 1-1!
- 54' The referee has no hesitation. Aiden O'Brien is booked for Sunderland AFC — Yellow card on 54.
- 56' GOAL! Joe Edwards fires home to make it 1-2!
- 61' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 62' Plymouth Argyle FC make a change. Adam Lewis trudges off to be replaced by Ben Reeves on 62 minutes.
- 67' The 26-year-old Kelland Watts has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 71' Sunderland AFC ring the changes. Aiden McGeady has done his job and it is now time for Chris Maguire to step up.
- 75' Niall Ennis is replacing Luke Jephcott for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
- 78' The whistle greets Carl Winchester as he departs to be replaced by Grant Leadbitter.
- 80' The whistle greets Ryan Hardie as he departs to be replaced by Frank Nouble.
- 83' Plymouth Argyle FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 83.
- 88' Ryan Hardie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 25
- 10
-
28
Aiden McGeady ↓ Chris Maguire 71'
- 9
- 21
- 14
- 1
-
4
Jordan Willis ↓ Max Power 36'
- 26
- 16
Bench
-
17
Elliot Embleton ↑ 71'
-
6
Max Power ↑ 36'
-
7
Chris Maguire ↑ 71'
- 13
-
23
Grant Leadbitter ↑ 78'
- 20
- 35
Coach
Lee Johnson
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 10
- 8
- 1
- 15
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Frank Nouble 80'
-
31
Luke Jephcott ↓ Niall Ennis 75'
- 2
- 24
-
22
Adam Lewis ↓ Ben Reeves 62'
-
18
Tyrese Fornah ↓ Scott Wootton 80'
Bench
- 11
-
14
Ben Reeves ↑ 62'
-
5
Scott Wootton ↑ 80'
-
7
Frank Nouble ↑ 80'
- 23
-
21
Niall Ennis ↑ 75'
- 41
Coach
Ryan Lowe
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
2021-01-19
Sunderland AFC
1–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-01-16
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
D
2021-01-09
Huddersfield Town AFC
2–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-01-02
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Gillingham FC
W
2020-12-29
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–3
Oxford United FC
L
2020-12-26
Charlton Athletic FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.39
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC or Plymouth Argyle FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
68%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
61%
Sunderland AFC or Plymouth Argyle FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.