History of the Bristol Rovers v Plymouth Argyle fixture
Bristol Rovers prepare to entertain Plymouth Argyle at Memorial Stadium at lunchtime on Tuesday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 47 games played, Pirates have recorded 19 wins, and Plymouth Argyle have come away with 14 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was just last season, in December 2011, with Plymouth Argyle inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Pirates in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 18 Sep | Plymouth Arg. | 1 - 1 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 20 Mar | Plymouth Arg. | 1 - 1 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Bristol Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Pirates's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.
The away form of Plymouth Argyle is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Pilgrims have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.
Bristol Rovers are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League Two with a return of just 19 points from their 23 games thus far.
Plymouth Argyle are currently lying in 20th place in npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 23 from their 24 matches played.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Rovers | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 2 |
| Plymouth Argyle | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Bristol Rovers only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Bristol Rovers | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 7 most recent games. |
| Plymouth Argyle | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 7 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here