West Bromwich Albion FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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West Bromwich Albion FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — Championship at The Hawthorns.
- West Bromwich Albion FC 8 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stephen Martin (England)
- Assistant 1 Mark Dwyer
- Assistant 2 Mark Russell
4 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 13.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Oct | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | Preston North End FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | Millwall FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Sep | Watford FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Oct | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Oct | Millwall FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Sep | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | Norwich City FC | H | 6–2 | W |
| 19 Sep | Bristol City FC | A | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
West Bromwich Albion FC this season
West Bromwich Albion FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
West Bromwich Albion FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
3/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
West Bromwich Albion FC
| Jimmy Morgan | 3 G | 3 A |
| Isaac Price | 2 G | 1 A |
| Callum Styles | 2 G | |
| Aune Heggebo | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and West Bromwich Albion FC launch into their encounter with Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 5' It’s high time Steven Schumacher made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Ghana international Brandon Thomas-Asante has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' With 1 assists to his name this season, Tom Fellows is clearly more than just a goal scorer for West Bromwich Albion FC.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 27' It’s a booking for Plymouth Argyle FC player. Finn Azaz gets a Yellow card.
- 32' Kaine Kesler has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' The referee shows West Bromwich Albion FC player a Yellow card on 35.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His West Bromwich Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Jordan Houghton. He receives a Yellow card.
- 47' A quiet spell here at The Hawthorns. Plymouth Argyle FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 50' That is a Yellow card for Plymouth Argyle FC. Dan Scarr will be fuming at that decision.
- 55' Controversy at the stadium! Mickel Miller argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 59' Conor Townsend gets the nod from West Bromwich Albion FC. He replaces Erik Pieters and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both West Bromwich Albion FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 65' The Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Hardie departs to be replaced by Mustapha Bundu.
- 66' Plymouth Argyle FC ring the changes. Jordan Houghton has done his job and it is now time for Luke Cundle to step up.
- 71' West Bromwich Albion FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
- 76' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 76 minutes.
- 77' Kyle Bartley was booked on 77.
- 78' Kyle Bartley makes way for Semi Ajayi at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from West Bromwich Albion FC.
- 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 84' Bali Mumba catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 84.
- 85' That is a Yellow card for Plymouth Argyle FC. Michael Cooper will be fuming at that decision.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kaine Kesler on 86 minutes.
- 88' Plymouth Argyle FC make a change. Bali Mumba trudges off to be replaced by Matt Butcher on 88 minutes.
- The points are shared — West Bromwich Albion FC 0-0 Plymouth Argyle FC. Honours even.
Lineups
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 21
- 14
-
5
Kyle Bartley ↓ Semi Ajayi 78'
- 10
-
15
Erik Pieters ↓ Conor Townsend 59'
-
11
Grady Diangana ↓ Tom Fellows 78'
- 7
-
27
Alex Mowatt ↓ Okay Yokuslu 78'
- 2
- 4
- 24
Bench
-
3
Conor Townsend ↑ 59'
-
6
Semi Ajayi ↑ 78'
-
35
Okay Yokuslu ↑ 78'
- 26
-
8
Jayson Molumby ↑ 66'
- 33
- 36
-
31
Tom Fellows ↑ 78'
- 38
Coach
Carlos Corberán
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
4
Jordan Houghton ↓ Luke Cundle 66'
-
2
Bali Mumba ↓ Matt Butcher 88'
- 6
- 1
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Mustapha Bundu 65'
- 20
- 10
- 17
- 18
- 29
- 14
Bench
- 8
- 3
- 21
- 5
-
7
Matt Butcher ↑ 88'
- 23
-
28
Luke Cundle ↑ 66'
-
15
Mustapha Bundu ↑ 65'
- 16
Coach
Steven Schumacher
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan Hardie | 2 |
| Cedric Kipre | 1 |
| Tom Fellows | 1 |
| Mikey Johnston | 1 |
| Josh Maja | 1 |
| Jayson Molumby | 1 |
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2023-10-21
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2023-10-06
Birmingham City FC
3–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2023-10-03
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2023-09-30
Preston North End FC
0–4
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2023-09-23
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–0
Millwall FC
D
2023-09-20
Watford FC
2–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2023-10-21
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2023-10-07
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–3
Swansea City AFC
L
2023-10-03
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–2
Millwall FC
L
2023-09-30
Hull City AFC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2023-09-23
Plymouth Argyle FC
6–2
Norwich City FC
W
2023-09-19
Bristol City FC
4–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.89
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + West Bromwich Albion FC or Draw 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.5
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 1.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
West Bromwich Albion FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
58%
West Bromwich Albion FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
18.3%
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
12%
2 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
2.4%
2 – 2
1.8%
3 – 1
1.7%
1 – 3
0.8%
Asian Handicap — West Bromwich Albion FC
| Handicap | West Bromwich Albion FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 24% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 16% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

