Sunderland 2-2 Plymouth Argyle

Current streaks

Recent form

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a current unbeaten run of three matches in the Championship. The Black Cats have been defensively solid, keeping three clean sheets in their last six games and conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. However, their attacking output has been somewhat lacking, with just 0.83 goals scored per game during this period. Interestingly, two-thirds of their recent matches have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, low-scoring affairs. Despite their inconsistent results, Sunderland have managed to maintain a respectable 4th position in the league table, accumulating 54 points from 28 games. Their ability to bounce back from defeats is noteworthy, as they've gone five games without a loss in the Championship since their last league defeat.

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle are currently struggling in the Championship, sitting at the bottom of the table in 24th position. Their recent form has been poor, with only one win in their last six matches across all competitions. The Pilgrims have been particularly goal-shy, scoring just four times in this period, averaging a mere 0.67 goals per game. Defensively, they've conceded nine goals, including a heavy 5-0 defeat to Burnley in their most recent match. This thrashing marks their worst result in the sequence and contributes significantly to their -5 goal difference over the last six games. Despite their league woes, Plymouth did manage a notable FA Cup victory away at Brentford, showcasing a glimmer of hope amidst their challenging run. The team have also shown some resilience, securing three draws in this period, but their inability to convert these into wins has left them in a precarious position in the league.

Recent home/away form

Sunderland

Sunderland have been in impressive form at home, enjoying a three-match winning streak in the Championship before their recent FA Cup defeat to Stoke City. The Black Cats have been consistent in finding the back of the net, scoring in all six of their recent home fixtures, with a notable average of 1.5 goals per game. Their defensive record has been solid, conceding just one goal per match on average. Interestingly, 83% of these home games saw both teams score, suggesting exciting encounters for the fans. While there weren't any particularly high-scoring matches, the majority (67%) of these fixtures produced over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency towards more open, attacking football at the Stadium of Light. Despite the cup setback, Sunderland's league form at home has been strong, contributing significantly to their current 4th position in the Championship table.

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's recent away form has been particularly poor, with the team enduring a concerning run of four consecutive defeats before securing a draw and a win in their last two outings. The Pilgrims have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only once in their last six away matches, which came in their most recent FA Cup victory against Brentford. Defensively, they've been vulnerable, conceding 12 goals during this period, with three particularly heavy 4-0 defeats against Bristol City, Coventry City, and Sheffield United. Despite their overall struggles, Plymouth have shown signs of improvement, keeping clean sheets in their last two away games, which might offer a glimmer of hope for their supporters as they battle to climb out of the Championship relegation zone.