Sunderland AFC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 1 games · 0 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 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sunderland AFC launch into their encounter with Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' 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 Callum McFadzean suffering a number of foals already.
- 11' The England Adam Lewis breaks the deadlock on 11 minutes. 0-1!
- 16' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
- 21' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 26' Niall Ennis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Carl Winchester on 28 minutes.
- 33' Joe Edwards, a England , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' The Sunderland AFC manager makes a substitution. Jordan Willis departs to be replaced by Max Power.
- 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' Adam Lewis picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 51' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Aiden O'Brien makes it 1-1.
- 54' The referee has no hesitation. Aiden O'Brien is booked for Sunderland AFC — Yellow card on 54.
- 56' Plymouth Argyle FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Joe Edwards on 56.
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 62' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ben Reeves is hanging Adam Lewis on the field on 62 minute.
- 67' 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.
- 71' Chris Maguire is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aiden McGeady at the 71 minute mark.
- 75' Niall Ennis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luke Jephcott at the 75 minute mark.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Grant Leadbitter. He replaces Carl Winchester on 78 minute.
- 80' Plymouth Argyle FC ring the changes. Ryan Hardie has done his job and it is now time for Frank Nouble to step up.
- 83' A moment of madness from Michael Cooper on 83 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Plymouth Argyle FC will be frustrated.
- 88' The travelling Plymouth Argyle FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Plymouth Argyle FC players.
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.