FM Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Newcastle United 19 Apr 2010

Last updated : 18 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Newcastle United fixture

Plymouth Arg. prepare to entertain Newcastle United at Home Park on Monday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 8 of the 18 previous games, with the Pilgrims winning just 5.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Home Park was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Wed 13 JanNewcastle Utd.3 - 0Plymouth Arg.FAC
2009/2010Sat 02 JanPlymouth Arg.0-0Newcastle Utd.FAC
2009/2010Sat 19 SepNewcastle Utd.3 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1991/1992Fri 20 DecPlymouth Arg.2 - 0Newcastle Utd.CHMP
1991/1992Wed 04 SepNewcastle Utd.2 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1990/1991Sun 16 DecPlymouth Arg.0 - 1Newcastle Utd.CHMP
1990/1991Sat 25 AugNewcastle Utd.2 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While Pilgrims have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Newcastle Utd. however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Magpies, and 3 goals against.

Plymouth Arg. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 41 points from their 43 games thus far. Newcastle Utd. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 43 games giving them a return of 95 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.6213467
Newcastle Utd.660014518

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing seems to be going right for the Pilgrims at home recently, and I can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the Magpies come away with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Newcastle Utd. 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.