FM Preview: Bristol Rovers v Plymouth Argyle 26 Dec 2011

Last updated : 25 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Bristol Rovers v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Plymouth Argyle face a trip to Bristol Rovers at Memorial Stadium at lunchtime on Monday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 45 games played, Pilgrims have recorded 12 wins, and Bristol Rovers have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2011, with Plymouth Argyle inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Pirates in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 04 Jan Bristol Rvs. 2-3 Plymouth Arg. League One
2010/2011 Tue 02 Nov Plymouth Arg. 3 - 1 Bristol Rvs. League One
2001/2002 Sat 30 Mar Plymouth Arg. 1 - 0 Bristol Rvs. League Division Three
2001/2002 Tue 18 Dec Bristol Rvs. 3 - 2 Plymouth Arg. F.A. Cup
2001/2002 Sat 08 Dec Plymouth Arg. 1 - 1 Bristol Rvs. F.A. Cup
2001/2002 Sun 28 Oct Bristol Rvs. 1 - 2 Plymouth Arg. League Division Three
2000/2001 Tue 09 Jan Bristol Rvs. 3 - 0 Plymouth Arg. (Associate Members)

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

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

The away form of Plymouth Argyle is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Pilgrims have hit 7 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rovers find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 23 points from their 21 matches.

Plymouth Argyle are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League Two with a return of just 14 points from their 21 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Bristol Rovers 6 2 2 2 12 10 8
Plymouth Argyle 6 1 3 2 10 11 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Pirates, as the Pilgrims have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Bristol Rovers Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Plymouth Argyle Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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