Plymouth Argyle v Stoke City: Is the game on TV? Kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Wayne Rooney will be looking to record his first league victory as Plymouth Argyle boss when the Pilgrims play host to Stoke City on Saturday afternoon.

The former England captain has led his charges to two draws and a solitary defeat from his opening three Championship encounters in the Home Park hot-seat since taking over the managerial reins in the summer.

The Potters meanwhile, arrive on the South Coast on the back of an emphatic 5-0 EFL Cup success at Middlesbrough, a result Steven Schumacher will be hoping proves a springboard for his side to build upon after being beaten by West Bromwich Albion in the league last time out.

Is Plymouth Argyle v Stoke City on TV?

Plymouth Argyle v Stoke City hasn't been selected for live broadcast in the UK.

Plymouth Argyle v Stoke City kick-off time, date and venue

Plymouth Argyle v Stoke City will take place at Home Park in Plymouth on Saturday 31st August, with kick-off at 15:00 (BST).

Plymouth Argyle v Stoke City stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

The Pilgrims have won just one of their last seven fixtures against Stoke City in all competitions, a 2-1 success in this fixture last season.

That victory was just one of 10 successes for Plymouth in 42 matches with the Potters, with four of the previous encounters at Home Park ending in a draw.

Surprisingly, Stoke's last triumph in Devon came back in 1987, in a 3-1 success, with Argyle hoping to extend their unbeaten home run in this fixture to 10 matches this weekend.

Plymouth Argyle v Stoke City head-to-head record (H2H)

Plymouth Argyle wins	10
Draws	13
Stoke City wins	19

Plymouth Argyle v Stoke City team news

Plymouth Argyle team news

Adam Forshaw is available again after serving a one-match ban and is likely to be reinstated into the side, whilst Wayne Rooney will hope to have key forward Morgan Whittaker available amidst transfer links with Burnley.

The former Derby County man netted in the Pilgrims 1-1 draw at Queens Park Rangers last weekend, but has been linked with a Premier League switch in recent days.

Stoke City team news

Steven Schmuacher will have tough calls to make on his starting XI, with a number of fringe players impressing his the Potters 5-0 EFL Cup win against Middlesbrough on Tuesday,

Brighton loanee Andrew Moran impressed on his maiden start for the club, registering three assists, whilst Wouter Burger and Ryan Mmaee wil be hoping to have done enough to retain their spots in the side.

Daniel Johnson won't be involved however after his contract was terminated earlier in the week, whilst Lewis Baker has also departed the club in the last 48 hours to join Blackburn Rovers.