Match Report
21 points separated the sides: Plymouth Argyle 3rd on 68, Walsall 13th on 47. The last five rounds placed Walsall 2nd in the league for form — higher than their 13th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.26 goals per team per game, Plymouth Argyle ran at 1.65 scored and 1.05 conceded, Walsall at 1.11 and 1.36.
6 meetings are on record — 3 won by Plymouth Argyle, 3 by Walsall, 0 drawn, at 2.5 goals per meeting. History backs the host here — 100% of the meetings won by the home side. Three-plus goals is the norm here, arriving in 67% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 67%.
Home Park in Plymouth staged the fixture, a ground that holds 19,500. Plymouth Argyle led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 3-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Plymouth Argyle: Antoni Sarcevic (82'), Ryan Taylor (13'), Ryan Taylor (89')
Key stats
Possession: Plymouth Argyle 46% · Walsall 54% · Total shots: 13-11 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 4-6