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Last updated : 20 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Burnley fixture

Plymouth Arg. prepare to entertain Burnley at Home Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 22 games played, Pilgrims have recorded 9 wins, and Burnley have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Home Park was just last season, in September 2005, the Pilgrims carving out a narrow 1-0 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:
2005/2006Sat 04 FebBurnley1 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 17 SepPlymouth Arg.1-0BurnleyCHMP
2004/2005Sat 30 AprBurnley2 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 04 DecPlymouth Arg.1 - 0BurnleyCHMP
1997/1998Sat 02 MayBurnley2 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGE1
1997/1998Tue 21 OctPlymouth Arg.2 - 2BurnleyLGE1
1996/1997Sat 30 NovPlymouth Arg.0 - 0BurnleyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

The away form of Burnley however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Clarets, and 8 goals against.

Plymouth Arg.'s total of 20 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Burnley's total of 21 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.632112811
Burnley641113613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Plymouth Arg.'s indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Burnley. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Burnley Undefeated in last 5 away games.
4 games since last defeat.