History of the Plymouth Argyle v Bristol Rovers fixture
Plymouth Argyle prepare to entertain Bristol Rovers at Home Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pilgrims are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 9 of the 43 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Home Park was just last season, in November 2010, with Plymouth Argyle running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Mon 26 Dec | Bristol Rvs. | 2 - 3 | Plymouth Arg. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 04 Jan | Bristol Rvs. | 2 - 3 | Plymouth Arg. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 02 Nov | Plymouth Arg. | 3-1 | Bristol Rvs. | League One |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 30 Mar | Plymouth Arg. | 1 - 0 | Bristol Rvs. | League Division Three |
| 2001/2002 | Tue 18 Dec | Bristol Rvs. | 3 - 2 | Plymouth Arg. | F.A. Cup |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 08 Dec | Plymouth Arg. | 1 - 1 | Bristol Rvs. | F.A. Cup |
| 2001/2002 | Sun 28 Oct | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 2 | Plymouth Arg. | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Plymouth Argyle have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.
The Pirates have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Pirates's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.
Plymouth Argyle are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 37 matches.
Bristol Rovers see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 45 points from their 36 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Argyle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Bristol Rovers | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your FootyMad panel thinks that Plymouth Argyle's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Bristol Rovers. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Plymouth Argyle | Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Bristol Rovers | Not won in previous 2 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here