FM Preview: Chesterfield v Plymouth Argyle 14 Dec 2013

Last updated : 13 December 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Chesterfield v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Plymouth Argyle face a trip to Chesterfield at Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 28 games played, Pilgrims have recorded 9 wins, and Chesterfield have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Ground was less than a year ago, in April 2013, with Plymouth Argyle inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Spireites in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Tue 16 Apr Chesterfield 1-2 Plymouth Arg. League Two
2012/2013 Sat 24 Nov Plymouth Arg. 0 - 1 Chesterfield League Two
2003/2004 Sat 03 Jan Plymouth Arg. 7 - 0 Chesterfield League Division Two
2003/2004 Mon 25 Aug Chesterfield 1 - 1 Plymouth Arg. League Division Two
2002/2003 Sat 08 Mar Chesterfield 3 - 2 Plymouth Arg. League Division Two
2002/2003 Sat 21 Sep Plymouth Arg. 0 - 1 Chesterfield League Division Two
2000/2001 Sat 10 Mar Plymouth Arg. 3 - 0 Chesterfield League Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

Plymouth Argyle have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Chesterfield are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 33 points from their 19 games.

Plymouth Argyle find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 23 points from their 19 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Chesterfield 6 2 4 0 7 1 10
Plymouth Argyle 6 1 4 1 4 3 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Chesterfield Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Plymouth Argyle Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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