FM Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Peterborough United 28 Aug 2010

Last updated : 27 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Peterborough United fixture

Plymouth Arg. prepare to entertain Peterborough United at Home Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pilgrims are clearly on top, winning 56.25% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Home Park was less than a year ago, in May 2010, with Peterborough inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Pilgrims in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 02 MayPlymouth Arg.1-2PeterboroughCHMP
2009/2010Tue 29 SepPeterborough1 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2006/2007Tue 16 JanPlymouth Arg.2 - 1PeterboroughFAC
2006/2007Sat 06 JanPeterborough1 - 1Plymouth Arg.FAC
2005/2006Tue 23 AugPlymouth Arg.2 - 1PeterboroughLGEC
2003/2004Tue 16 MarPlymouth Arg.2 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
2003/2004Tue 16 SepPeterborough2 - 2Plymouth Arg.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Pilgrims have conceded a disappointing 8 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

Peterborough's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Posh have hit 5 goals, 19 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Plymouth Arg.'s 4 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Peterborough's total of 6 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League One.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.6114494
Peterborough6501161015

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 Posh come away with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Failed to win in previous 7 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Peterborough 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.