2 : 0
  • 24 September 2024, Manchester City vs Watford, 2-1, Lose
  • 27 August 2024, Watford vs Plymouth Argyle, 2-0, Win
  • 13 August 2024, Watford vs Milton Keynes Dons, 5-0, Win
  • 08 August 2023, Stevenage vs Watford, 5-4, Lose
  • 23 August 2022, Watford vs Milton Keynes Dons, 0-2, Lose
Watford
Home
  • 27 August 2024, Watford vs Plymouth Argyle, 2-0, Lose
  • 14 August 2024, Plymouth Argyle vs Cheltenham Town, 3-0, Win
  • 29 August 2023, Plymouth Argyle vs Crystal Palace, 2-4, Lose
  • 08 August 2023, Plymouth Argyle vs Leyton Orient, 2-0, Win
  • 10 August 2022, Plymouth Argyle vs Peterborough United, 0-2, Lose
Plymouth Argyle
Away
EFL Cup
EFL Cup, England

In an EFL Cup match on 27 August 2024, Watford secured a 2-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle. The home team opened the scoring at 16 minutes and 23 seconds into the first half and added a second goal at 71 minutes and 50 seconds in the second half. Watford displayed superior finishing ability, converting two of their opportunities into goals, which proved crucial in securing their win.

Watford's dominance in set pieces was evident, as they earned nine corner kicks compared to Plymouth Argyle's two. This not only highlighted Watford's attacking momentum but also their ability to exert sustained pressure on Argyle's defensive line. Argyle's inability to capitalize on their counter-attacks was underscored by their three offside infractions, reflecting misjudgments in timing their forward runs.

Discipline was another deciding factor, with Watford receiving three yellow cards versus Argyle's one. The home team's three bookings came in the 41st, 44th, and 84th minutes, indicating a period of aggressive play towards the end of the first half and during the latter part of the second half. Although these bookings did not lead to a red card, they could have potentially disrupted Watford’s rhythm; however, Watford's resolve and tactical discipline ensured they maintained their lead.

The performance contrast was also visible in the defensive setups and saves, though these specific numbers weren't provided. Watford's goalkeeper was presumably well shielded by the defensive line, assisting in the clean sheet. In contrast, Plymouth's defense struggled to cope with Watford's persistent incursions, which were bolstered by effective use of the home side's nine corner kicks.

Ultimately, Watford's effective conversion of scoring opportunities, coupled with their higher number of corner kicks and better execution in breaking up the opponent's plays, significantly impacted the match outcome. Plymouth Argyle’s struggles to stay onside and their lack of offensive set-piece success further cemented Watford’s controlled victory in this EFL Cup fixture.

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Form Guide

Lose2-1Manchester City vs Watford
Win2-0Watford vs Plymouth Argyle
Win5-0Watford vs Milton Keynes Dons
Lose5-4Stevenage vs Watford
Lose0-2Watford vs Milton Keynes Dons
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
12:9
GOALS / MATCH
2.4
  • Watford has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 12:9, scoring 2.4 goals average
Lose2-0Watford vs Plymouth Argyle
Win3-0Plymouth Argyle vs Cheltenham Town
Lose2-4Plymouth Argyle vs Crystal Palace
Win2-0Plymouth Argyle vs Leyton Orient
Lose0-2Plymouth Argyle vs Peterborough United
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
7:8
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Plymouth Argyle has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:8, scoring 1.4 goals average

Watford H2H Plymouth Argyle

Home gameWatford20Plymouth ArgyleAway gameEFL Cup
Away gameWatford33Plymouth ArgyleHome gameChampionship
Home gameWatford00Plymouth ArgyleAway gameChampionship
Home gameWatford10Plymouth ArgyleAway gameChampionship
Away gameWatford10Plymouth ArgyleHome gameChampionship
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
7:3
GOALS / MATCH
1.40
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Watford overtook Plymouth Argyle three times
  • Watford won three times and had two draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 7:3; average goals per match – 1.40
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