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Last updated : 26 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Plymouth Arg. face a trip to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 12 out of 18 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2004, the Blades carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 22 FebPlymouth Arg.3 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 23 OctSheff. Utd.2 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1989/1990Sat 10 FebSheff. Utd.1 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1989/1990Sat 16 SepPlymouth Arg.0 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
1987/1988Tue 19 AprSheff. Utd.1 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1987/1988Mon 31 AugPlymouth Arg.1 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
1986/1987Sat 21 FebSheff. Utd.2 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Blades, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Sheff. Utd., Plymouth Arg. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Pilgrims have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Sheff. Utd. are leading the way in the Coca Cola Championship, with their 10 games giving them a return of 27 points. Plymouth Arg. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 10 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.651011416
Plymouth Arg.6123375

FootyMad's prediction ...

Pilgrims are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Sheff. Utd.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. Won 6 successive home games.
11 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 9 matches.
Plymouth Arg. Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.