Match Pack: Plymouth Argyle FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC

The meeting between Plymouth Argyle FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC in the Championship promises to be an intriguing contest. Plymouth Argyle comes into this match with a modest form, having picked up 5 points from their last 5 games, with a resilience that has seen them remain unbeaten in their last 3 home games. However, they have shown a mixed bag in terms of scoring, having failed to find the back of the net in 46% of their games this season. Nonetheless, they have still managed to score 7 goals in their latest 5 outings, indicating sporadic attacking potential.

Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, have had a tougher run recently, securing just 3 points from their last 5 games. Yet, their matches have not been devoid of entertainment, with a notable average of more than 2 goals per game. These statistics suggest that both teams have vulnerabilities at the back which could lead to goals at both ends.

Historically, Plymouth has a slight upper hand, having won 8 of their last 15 encounters against Sheffield Wednesday’s 6. The last time these teams met, Sheffield Wednesday took the spoils, winning 3-1. With both clubs frequently involved in matches where both teams score, and given the current trends and history, this match is likely to see a couple of goals.

Plymouth’s adequate home form (1.47 points per game) coupled with Sheffield Wednesday’s solid away performance (1.35 points per game) this season hints at a closely contested matchup. A potential adjustment by Plymouth Argyle in their offensive tactics could make a significant impact, particularly since both defenses have been permeable recently. Expect a game where both sides could find the net in a bid to dominate proceedings.

Insights

• Plymouth Argyle is unbeaten in their last 3 home games.
• Plymouth Argyle has picked up 5 points in the last 5 matches, averaging 1 point per match.
• Both teams scoring (BTTS) occurred in 3 of Plymouth Argyle’s last 5 games.
• Plymouth Argyle scored in their last 3 home games.
• Plymouth Argyle has scored 7 times in their last 5 fixtures.
• Plymouth Argyle has drawn blanks in 46% of their matches this season, with 16 games without goals.
• 51% of Plymouth Argyle’s matches this season have seen BTTS.
• Last 8 matches for Plymouth Argyle have ended with 2 or more goals scored.
• Sheffield Wednesday has picked up 3 points in their last 5 games, averaging 0.6 points per match.
• Sheffield Wednesday’s last 3 matches have seen 3 or more goals.
• Sheffield Wednesday has scored 4 times in their previous 5 games.
• BTTS has landed in 3 of the last 5 matches for Sheffield Wednesday.
• 54% of Sheffield Wednesday’s matches this season have seen BTTS.
• Previous encounters between Plymouth Argyle and Sheffield Wednesday have averaged 3.13 goals per game.
• Plymouth Argyle has historically won 8 of the last 15 meetings against Sheffield Wednesday.
• Plymouth Argyle averages 1.47 points per game at home this season.
• Sheffield Wednesday averages 1.35 points per game away this season.
• The last matchup ended in a 3-1 victory for Sheffield Wednesday over Plymouth Argyle.
• Sheffield Wednesday performs well away from home, with very good away form.

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline when Plymouth Argyle hosts Sheffield Wednesday is 3-0, occurring in three matches.
• In the last 11 home games against Sheffield Wednesday, Plymouth Argyle has secured 7 victories, drawn once, and lost 3 times, with a goal tally of 24-11 in their favor.
• Across 23 meetings, Plymouth Argyle has won 10 times, drawn 5 times, and Sheffield Wednesday has claimed 8 victories. The goal difference stands at 37-28, benefiting Plymouth Argyle.
• Sheffield Wednesday last won away against Plymouth Argyle in 2009.
• Last season, the matches concluded with Plymouth Argyle winning 3-0 at home, and Sheffield Wednesday winning 1-0 at their home.
• Sheffield Wednesday is currently on a three-game losing streak in the Championship.
• Plymouth Argyle scores 39% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes—the highest in the league.
• Sheffield Wednesday nets 28% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Three consecutive losses have been recorded for Sheffield Wednesday.
• Plymouth Argyle remains unbeaten at home against Sheffield Wednesday in their last 5 encounters.
• Plymouth Argyle failed to score in 3 out of 17 home Championship games this season.
• Sheffield Wednesday failed to score in 6 out of 17 away Championship games this season.
• Plymouth Argyle’s home record this season is 6 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses.
• Ryan Hardie is the leading goal-scorer for Plymouth Argyle with 5 goals, while Josh Windass has netted 10 goals for Sheffield Wednesday.
• Darko Gyabi tops Plymouth Argyle in yellow cards with 7, compared to Shea Charles’s 9 for Sheffield Wednesday.
• A year ago, Sheffield Wednesday ranked 23rd on the table with 35 points. Currently, they sit 13th with 45 points.

• Plymouth Argyle wins the first half in 16% of their games, versus 23% for Sheffield Wednesday.
• Plymouth Argyle wins 16% of halftimes, whereas Sheffield Wednesday wins 23%.
• Sheffield Wednesday triumphed in their last meeting by a margin of 4 goals.
• When leading 1-0 at home, Plymouth Argyle wins 80% of their games.
• Sheffield Wednesday secures victory in 90% of their away games after leading 0-1.
• If Plymouth Argyle trails 0-1 at home, they only win 13% of the time.
• Sheffield Wednesday recovers 26% of the time to win after falling behind 1-0 away.
• In Championship, Plymouth Argyle’s overall performance surpasses Sheffield Wednesday’s.
• Over the past 5 matches, Plymouth Argyle has outperformed Sheffield Wednesday.
• In their last 5 encounters, Plymouth Argyle has won 2 games, while Sheffield Wednesday has emerged victorious in 3, with no draws.
• Sheffield Wednesday has been defeated in just 1 of their last 5 Championship games versus Plymouth Argyle.
• Plymouth Argyle has achieved only 1 win in their last 5 Championship clashes with Sheffield Wednesday.
• Plymouth Argyle averages 1 goal per match against Sheffield Wednesday, who averages 1.4 goals.
• The average number of goals per meeting between both teams is 2.4.
• First half scores in meetings average 1.2 goals.
• Both teams failed to win their latest Championship matches.
• On average, Plymouth Argyle scores 1.56 goals at home, while Sheffield Wednesday scores 1.32 goals away.
• Plymouth Argyle hasn’t won in their last 4 games.
• Plymouth Argyle has conceded in each of their last 5 games.
• Both teams were defeated in their most recent matches.