FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 09 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Swansea City play host to Plymouth Argyle at Liberty Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Swans are clearly on top, winning 55.00% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Swansea City was back in February 2002, over five years ago, with Plymouth Arg. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Swans in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 23 AugPlymouth Arg.0 - 1Swansea CityCHMP
2001/2002Tue 05 FebSwansea City0-1Plymouth Arg.LGE2
2001/2002Tue 11 SepPlymouth Arg.3 - 1Swansea CityLGE2
1999/2000Sat 15 AprPlymouth Arg.1 - 0Swansea CityLGE2
1999/2000Tue 28 DecSwansea City1 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE2
1998/1999Sat 24 AprSwansea City2 - 3Plymouth Arg.LGE2
1998/1999Tue 10 NovPlymouth Arg.1 - 2Swansea CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Swans, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Swansea City, Plymouth Arg. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Pilgrims have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Swansea City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 54 points from their 36 games so far. Plymouth Arg. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 43 points from their 37 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City6132896
Plymouth Arg.62228108

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swansea City may be coming up against a decent side in Plymouth Arg., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Swans. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City Unbeaten in the last 10 home games.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. 5 games since last defeat.