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Sunderland vs Plymouth Argyle Live Stream, Predictions
Sunderland face off with away side Plymouth Argyle at Stadium of Light in this League One match on Tuesday.
All Sunderland v Plymouth Argyle match predictions, user poll and stats are shown below - plus the latest match odds.
📊 Form Guide
Sunderland
WDDDWW 📈
Sunderland are hoping to win again after their last result, a 0-3 League One success versus AFC Wimbledon.
The only name on the scoresheet from Sunderland was Charlie Wyke (7', 87', 90').
Their latest results reveal that there has been much resilience in the Sunderland rearguard. The Black Cats have given the opposition little, with the number of goals that have gone past their goalkeeper during their past 6 outings standing at 2.
Going into this contest, Sunderland are unbeaten in the league by Plymouth Argyle in their last 3 matches.
Plymouth Argyle
WDLWWD
Last time out, Plymouth Argyle drew 1-1 in the League One tie with Crewe Alexandra.
The only name on the scoresheet from Plymouth Argyle was Luke Jephcott (11'). Oliver Finney (64') scored for Crewe Alexandra.
Over the course of their last six outings, Plymouth Argyle have amassed a tally of 10 goals. The Pilgrims have additionally got on the scoresheet in every single one of those games. During those fixtures, they’ve had 8 goals go into their own net. Despite that, it remains to be seen if that trend shall be maintained in this next match.
Going into this one, Plymouth Argyle haven’t won away from home in the past 11 league games. Who knows how long it might last, too.
👥 Head to head
A review of their most recent head to head clashes stretching back to 21/08/2004 shows us that Sunderland have won 4 of these games & Plymouth Argyle 2, with the number of drawn results standing at 0.
In all, 20 goals were scored between them throughout the course of those matches, with 14 of them from The Black Cats and 6 belonging to The Pilgrims. That’s an average goals per game of 3.33.
The previous league fixture between these clubs was League One match day 35 on 02/03/2019 when it finished Sunderland 2-0 Plymouth Argyle.
The referee was Graham Salisbury.
ℹ️ Team News: Sunderland
There’s just the sole fitness concern for the Sunderland manager Lee Johnson to be concerned about thanks to an otherwise robust group. Arbenit Xhemajli (Cruciate Ligament Surgery) is out of contention.
📰 Team News: Plymouth Argyle
With a completely healthy squad available to choose from, Plymouth Argyle manager Ryan Lowe has zero fitness worries to speak of ahead of this clash.
🧠 Prediction
In this game, Sunderland look likely to be able to score a couple when they play Plymouth Argyle, who may well struggle to score themselves.
Our selection here is for a fairly comfortable 2-0 winning margin for Sunderland by the time that the referee blows the final whistle.
Our expert partners are tipping over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Victor Martins, 00:09 15/01/2021
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🏟️ Team Focus:
Sunderland
Formed: 1879
Stadium: Stadium of Light (49,000)
Captain: Max Power
Manager: Lee Johnson
Competitions: League One position 10, EFL Trophy (Round 3)
⭐ Key Man: Grant Leadbitter

Regularly taking up the Centre Midfield position, Grant Leadbitter was born in Chester-le-Street, England. Having made a first senior appearance for Rotherham United in the 2005 - 2006 season, the skilful Midfielder has bagged 4 league goals in this League One 2020 - 2021 season to date in a total of 17 appearances.
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
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21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 42 | LWWWD |
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21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 39 | LLWDD |
3 |
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20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 38 | WWDWW |
4 |
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19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 36 | WWWLW |
5 |
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20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 36 | LWDDW |
6 |
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22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 36 | DLLDW |
7 |
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20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 35 | WLWLW |
8 |
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20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 33 | WDDDW |
9 |
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18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 33 | LWDWL |
10 |
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22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 32 | WWDDD |
11 |
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21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 29 | WDDDL |
12 |
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22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | -3 | 29 | WLLLW |
13 |
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20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 28 | DWWWW |
14 |
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21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | -3 | 28 | WDLLD |
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22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | -9 | 27 | WDLWD |
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22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 25 | DLWWL |
17 |
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20 | 5 | 9 | 6 | -4 | 24 | WWWDW |
18 |
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21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | -7 | 22 | WLDDD |
19 |
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19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | -8 | 22 | WWLWL |
20 |
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21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | -17 | 22 | LLLWD |
21 |
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21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | -11 | 21 | DLLLL |
22 |
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21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -14 | 20 | LDDWD |
23 |
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22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | -16 | 20 | LDLWL |
24 |
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24 | 3 | 7 | 14 | -22 | 16 | LLLWL |
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AFC Wimbledon |
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Port Vale |
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Hull City |
Northampton Town |
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AFC Wimbledon |
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Plymouth Argyle |
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Crewe Alexandra |
Huddersfield Town |
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Plymouth Argyle |
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Gillingham |
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Oxford United |
Charlton Athletic |
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Plymouth Argyle |
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Hull City |
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AFC Wimbledon |
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Wigan Athletic |
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Burton Albion |
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MK Dons |
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Ipswich Town |
Charlton Athletic |
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Plymouth Argyle |
Crewe Alexandra |
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Plymouth Argyle |
Bristol Rovers |
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Peterborough United |
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Fleetwood Town |
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Wigan Athletic |
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Goals scored | 1 |
Goals conceded | 1.1 |
Time first goal scored | 45 |
Time first goal conceded | 24 |
Yellow cards | 1 |
Red cards | 0.2 |
Subs used | 3.3 |
Biggest victory | 1-0 |
Biggest defeat | 3-1 |
Goals scored | 1 |
Goals conceded | 2.3 |
Time first goal scored | 45 |
Time first goal conceded | 28 |
Yellow cards | 1.9 |
Red cards | 0.1 |
Subs used | 3.8 |
Biggest victory | null |
Biggest defeat | 5-1 |
Charlie Wyke | 10 |
Grant Leadbitter | 4 |
Chris Maguire | 3 |
Lynden Gooch | 2 |
Max Power | 2 |
Luke Jephcott | 13 |
Joe Edwards | 3 |
Conor Grant | 3 |
Ryan Hardie | 2 |
Panutche Camará | 1 |
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Doncaster Rovers |
Burton Albion |
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Fleetwood Town |
Crewe Alexandra |
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Swindon Town |
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Rochdale |
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Plymouth Argyle |
Sheffield United |
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Swindon Town |
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Accrington Stanley |
Portsmouth |
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Accrington Stanley |
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Fleetwood Town |
Rochdale |
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Peterborough United |
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Lincoln City |