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Swindon Town FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Swindon Town FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Plymouth Argyle FC
Tue 26 Jan 2021 · 19:00 UTC The Energy Check County Ground HT 45+3' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

Swindon Town FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at The Energy Check County Ground.

Match Details

  • Referee Mike Desborough
  • Referee Kevin Johnson
  • Referee Christopher Wade
  • Referee Robert Madley

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

2
Swindon Town FC 2 games · Avg 4.0 goals Plymouth Argyle FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-26 Swindon Town FC 0–2 Plymouth Argyle FC 2020-11-03 Plymouth Argyle FC 4–2 Swindon Town FC

Recent Form

Swindon Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Plymouth Argyle FC H 0–2 L
23 Jan Charlton Athletic FC A 2–2 D
16 Jan Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–2 L
09 Jan Ipswich Town FC A 3–2 W
29 Dec Milton Keynes Dons FC H 1–4 L
19 Dec Charlton Athletic FC H 2–2 D
Plymouth Argyle FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Swindon Town FC A 2–0 W
23 Jan Sheffield United FC A 1–2 L
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

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
1/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Plymouth Argyle FC
Aribim Pepple 3 G
Oliver Irow 3 G
Harvey White 2 G 1 A
Will Evans 2 G
Xavier Amaechi 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Swindon Town FC to score. At the same time, Plymouth Argyle FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Sheridan will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' 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 Ryan Hardie suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' Tyrese Fornah has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 374 appearances.
  • 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 30' Plymouth Argyle FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 36' Magnificent from Panutche Camara! That is 12 goals in 58 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Matthew Smith. He replaces Scott Twine on 46 minute.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' Plymouth Argyle FC have won 404 goals from 334 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 66' Swindon Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 67' Ryan Hardie has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 67 minutes.
  • 72' Plymouth Argyle FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 73' The crowd applauds Luke Jephcott as he leaves the pitch. Niall Ennis steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
  • 78' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Swindon Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 80' Ben Reeves gets the nod from Plymouth Argyle FC. He replaces Tyrese Fornah and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Another change for Swindon Town FC made on 84 minute. Jordan Lyden leaves to be changed by Jack Payne.
  • 85' The whistle greets Danny Mayor as he departs to be replaced by Scott Wootton.
  • 90' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kelland Watts is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Plymouth Argyle FC.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Plymouth Argyle FC players.

Lineups

Swindon Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Sheridan

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ryan Lowe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luke Jephcott 2
Ryan Hardie 1
Joe Edwards 1
Conor Grant 1
Anthony Grant 1
Hallam Hope 1
Panutche Camara 1

Head to Head

2021-01-26 Swindon Town FC 0–2 Plymouth Argyle FC 2020-11-03 Plymouth Argyle FC 4–2 Swindon Town FC

Swindon Town FC Form

2021-01-26 Swindon Town FC 0–2 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2021-01-23 Charlton Athletic FC 2–2 Swindon Town FC D 2021-01-16 Swindon Town FC 1–2 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-01-09 Ipswich Town FC 2–3 Swindon Town FC W 2020-12-29 Swindon Town FC 1–4 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2020-12-19 Swindon Town FC 2–2 Charlton Athletic FC D

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

2021-01-26 Swindon Town FC 0–2 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2021-01-23 Sheffield United FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC L 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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.16 Swindon Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82 Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Swindon Town FC25% Draw26% Plymouth Argyle FC49%
Actual: Plymouth Argyle FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Swindon Town FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
75%
Swindon Town FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Swindon Town FC19% Draw44% Plymouth Argyle FC37%
Actual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 1
8.5%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 3
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 0
5.1%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
3.4%
2 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Swindon Town FC

Handicap Swindon Town FC covers Push Plymouth Argyle FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 14% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 49% — 51%
+1 49% 22% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 16% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Swindon Town FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.