Sunderland and Plymouth Argyle Battle to a Goalless First Half
Sunderland and Plymouth Argyle played out a goalless first half in their Championship clash at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, 25 January 2025. The match saw Sunderland dominate possession and create several chances, but Plymouth’s defence held firm, with goalkeeper Conor Hazard making crucial saves to keep the scores level.
Sunderland, unbeaten in their last 13 home league games, started brightly, with midfielder Dan Neil testing Hazard with a fierce shot that was well saved. Dennis Cirkin also came close with a header, but Hazard was equal to the effort. Plymouth, meanwhile, struggled to create clear opportunities, adopting a defensive 5-4-1 formation to contain Sunderland’s attacking threats.
The visitors, who are rooted to the bottom of the Championship table, have yet to win an away game this season. Their last victory came in November, and they face an uphill battle to avoid relegation. Sunderland, on the other hand, are pushing for promotion and will be looking to capitalise on their strong home form in the second half.
The match marks the first away game in charge for Plymouth’s new head coach, Miron Muslic, who made five changes to the starting line-up following a heavy midweek defeat to Burnley. Sunderland, meanwhile, made two changes, with Salis Abdul Samed making his first start and Patrick Roberts returning to the side.
The second half promises to be a test of Sunderland’s ability to break down a resilient Plymouth defence, while the visitors will be hoping to snatch a rare away win to boost their survival hopes.
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