We've met the Pilgrims an impressive sounding 65 times and, as it seems against most teams in the division, we have a rather poor record against them, winning 18 times, drawing 15 but losing 32, scoring 65 goals to their 94. Our biggest victory over them was a 6-3 home success back in 1929, our heaviest defeat an FA Cup 6-2 loss away in 1957.
At Home Park we've played 32 times and have won on just 6 occasions. If you're looking for some positive stats then our record from the last three decades is the one to focus on. We've played 24 times, winning 10, drawing 7 and losing 7. This, of course, includes that famous win at Villa Park.
Last season they did the double over us. They won 2-1 at the Vic in September with JJOT scoring our consolation goal late on. In the return match Judas did some Vialli-esque tinkering with a side that had won its last three, and we went down 2-1. Tommy Smith scored our goal.
Paul Sturrock doesn't seem to be conjuring the magic he managed during his first spell in South West Devon as last season Plymouth finished 21st. So far this season they drew their opening two league games away at Palace and home to QPR. They went out of the Carling Cup at Gillingham and have lost their last four league games. However they have managed to score one goal in every game they've played.
Plymouth captain Carl Fletcher is the only player who will line up with experience of both sides, having been with us for an unmemorable loan period in 05/06. Our new loanee Craig Cathcart would have plenty to say about Plymouth having appeared for them 33 times last term but, alas, he doesn't join us until Wednesday.
