Plymouth next

[Eric the Half a Bee]

This will be the 8th time we'll have faced Plymouth on Boxing day. Our 7 previous efforts have seen us draw 2 and lose 5. We've also faced them twice on Dec 27th, in 1949 and 28th, in 1982 and 2008. We won in 1949, lost in 1982 but won 1-0 in 2008. Our Christmastime record over Plymouth is 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats.

Our overall record against them is 22 wins, 18 draws and 18 defeats, yet Christmastime, particularly Boxing day, has been pretty fruitless for us. Strange.

[Don Corleone]

Without any stats to back it up i always felt we’ve done pretty badly on Boxing Day in general

[Former Labour leader]

I had a bad feeling when I saw the Boxing Day fixture. Plymouth always seemed to beat us. Thankyou Eric for confirming my recollections. Hopefully we can scrape a draw against manager less Plymouth this time.

[2b2bdoo]

Due a win

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Without any stats to back it up i always felt we’ve done pretty badly on Boxing Day in general

27 wins, 28 draws and 26 defeats is our Boxing day record, scoring 108, conceding 115, so hardly great nor rubbish. No great runs of great or bad form on Boxing day until 1985, when we went 14 seasons without losing a game, winning 8 and drawing 6.

It's quite something to consider that, in our worst seasons in the league, we had our best run on Boxing day in our history. Since then our record has been absolutely dreadful. We've won twice on Boxing day in our last 23 seasons, beating Coventry and Palace at home in 2010 and 2012 respectively. The Palace win was particularly vital in our promotion bid. We've drawn 9 and lost 11. We didn't play on Boxing day in 2021 for obvious reasons.

[Don Corleone]

Thanks Eric, think it’s that run from 1985 that has given me that impression then!

[Rjk]

is there anyone we've faced more often on boxing day ? it seems like it's a guaranteed fixture if we are both in the same division, at least in the last 20 years

[Eric the Half a Bee]

is there anyone we've faced more often on boxing day ? it seems like it's a guaranteed fixture if we are both in the same division, at least in the last 20 years

Plymouth and Swansea (7 times), though Plymouth will hold the record on Tuesday.

Bristol City (5 times), then Villa, Coventry, Palace, Reading, Swindon and West Brom (3 times).

[MacAdder]

27 wins, 28 draws and 26 defeats is our Boxing day record, scoring 108, conceding 115, so hardly great nor rubbish. No great runs of great or bad form on Boxing day until 1985, when we went 14 seasons without losing a game, winning 8 and drawing 6.

It's quite something to consider that, in our worst seasons in the league, we had our best run on Boxing day in our history. Since then our record has been absolutely dreadful. [b]We've won twice on Boxing day in our last 23 seasons[b], beating Coventry and Palace at home in 2010 and 2012 respectively. The Palace win was particularly vital in our promotion bid. We've drawn 9 and lost 11. We didn't play on Boxing day in 2021 for obvious reasons.

Wow, a staggering stat that.

Let's hope Erol reads this MB.
Get all the players up the Vale for the weekend, Christmaswith the family is cancelled!

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Well one things for certain they will sell out their ticket allocation

We could give them 4000 and they would snap them up

Tremendous away support

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Well one things for certain they will sell out their ticket allocation

We could give them 4000 and they would snap them up

Tremendous away support

In fairness, if I lived in Plymouth, I'd do anything for a day away!

[Moodybluebird]

I don't think we're that motivated at present, even allowing for our fortuitous win at Wednesday, so I'm predicting a 1-3 defeat. Hopefully we can then draw a line under our recent dire performances and get in some badly needed quality to give the club and fans a lift.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

In fairness, if I lived in Plymouth, I'd do anything for a day away!

It's got a good live venue for bands

[goats]

Without any stats to back it up i always felt we’ve done pretty badly on Boxing Day in general

I’m not sure I have ever since us win on Boxing Day since 1987

[Madassa]

Didn't realise they lost Schumacker to Sjoke - so new manager (caretaker) bounce to add to our abysmal Bday record against them. Omens aren't great😟

[jon1959]

Didn't realise they lost Schumacker to Sjoke - so new manager (caretaker) bounce to add to our abysmal Bday record against them. Omens aren't great😟

Double bluff though.

We are so certain to lose this one we may end up with 3 points!

This fate thing is really tricky!

[goats]

Didn't realise they lost Schumacker to Sjoke - so new manager (caretaker) bounce to add to our abysmal Bday record against them. Omens aren't great��

We could win or lose by 4 goals….easy

[TWGL1]

Well one things for certain they will sell out their ticket allocation

We could give them 4000 and they would snap them up

Tremendous away support

For now sludge …… second season will see their support decrease

[Rjk]

We could win or lose by 4 goals….easy

nil nil then

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

For now sludge …… second season will see their support decrease

Possibly but they are well followed

[Madassa]

Double bluff though.

We are so certain to lose this one we may end up with 3 points!

This fate thing is really tricky!

I like your attitude. Wish I get some for Christmas. I'm still focused on 50pts to avoid the nightmare of last season 🎅

[Cardiff-Cal]

Plymouth away on Boxing Day in 2000 or 2001 was the coldest away day I’ve ever done.


Have to feel a little sorry for Plymouth fans, it their 6th or 7th away Boxing Day fixture on the trot.

[Wash DC Blue]

I saw them beat us on Boxing Day 2009, I think it was. My first time at the new Stadium.

I’ve a feeling that Saturdays result….regardless of how we played will be a corner turner for us and it will be a convincing win for City tomorrow!