FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 18 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Southampton prepare to entertain Plymouth Argyle at St. Marys on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 30 games played, Saints have recorded 14 wins, and Plymouth Arg. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Marys was just last season, in September 2006, the Saints carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 19 JanPlymouth Arg.1 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Mon 01 JanPlymouth Arg.1 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Sat 16 SepSouthampton1-0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2005/2006Tue 31 JanPlymouth Arg.2 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2005/2006Sat 24 SepSouthampton0 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1991/1992Tue 26 NovPlymouth Arg.0 - 1SouthamptonFLLM
1976/1977Fri 08 AprSouthampton4 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Plymouth Arg. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Pilgrims have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Southampton find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 38 points from their 32 matches. Plymouth Arg.'s 46 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton6114794
Plymouth Arg.6222648

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Saints. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Southampton Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. Last drawn game 4 outings ago.