FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 20 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crewe Alexandra v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Crewe Alex. prepare to entertain Plymouth Argyle at The Alexandra Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 7 games played, The Railwaymen have recorded 3 wins, and Plymouth Arg. have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Alexandra Stadium was just last season, in December 2004, with Crewe Alex. running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 13 SepPlymouth Arg.1 - 1Crewe Alex.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 26 FebPlymouth Arg.3 - 0Crewe Alex.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 11 DecCrewe Alex.3-0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2002/2003Tue 18 MarPlymouth Arg.1 - 3Crewe Alex.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 19 OctCrewe Alex.0 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 11 JanPlymouth Arg.1 - 0Crewe Alex.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 28 SepCrewe Alex.3 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Crewe Alexandra's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While The Railwaymen have scored 8, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Plymouth Arg.'s away form is none too clever either, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Crewe Alex. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 29 games have yielded only 22 points. Plymouth Arg. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 27 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crewe Alex.60248172
Plymouth Arg.6222668

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at The Alexandra Stadium for the The Railwaymen and the Madmen are unable to see past Plymouth Arg. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Crewe Alex. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 12 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.