FM Preview: Chesterfield v Plymouth Argyle 23 Mar 2013

Last updated : 22 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Chesterfield v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Plymouth Argyle travel to take on Chesterfield at Whittington Moor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, Pilgrims have recorded 8 wins, and Chesterfield have come away with 12 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Chesterfield was back in August 2003, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
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
2000/2001 Sat 07 Oct Chesterfield 2 - 1 Plymouth Arg. League Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Spireites score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 2.

Plymouth Argyle have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Pilgrims have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chesterfield's 53 points from 39 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

Plymouth Argyle are currently lying in 20th place in npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 43 from their 39 matches played.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Chesterfield 6 3 1 2 5 3 10
Plymouth Argyle 6 3 2 1 8 5 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Plymouth Argyle have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Chesterfield may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Chesterfield Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Plymouth Argyle 4 games since last defeat.

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