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Wednesday 30th September 2026
The Pilgrims went into half-time at 0-0, before Marley-Blu Francis opened the scoring in the 55th minute. Tashall Sandhu, who replaced Francis just before the hour mark, put the game beyond the hosts’ reach with a quickfire brace. Head Coach, Jamie Lowry, was particularly pleased with the win, given the amount of travelling the team has had to do in recent weeks. He said: “It has been a big week for the lads, so we will give them a bit of credit for how they have come through and still managed to grind out the win, score three goals, and keep a clean sheet. “I think it is an important part of their development to find out what to do when things are not going exactly to plan, or when you have tough days. You really have to dig in and find the moments of quality that we did today [for the goals]. “We were not at our best in the first half. We were a bit better in the second half and I was pleased with how we managed to find the goals that we needed to go and win the game. “Overall, I am pleased with the result. We can still do better in terms of performance, but the lads have come through a big week so there are still positives to take.” Argyle: 23 Leo McCormick, 2 Jovan Wamani, 3 Corey Browne, 4 Joel Tolcher (14 Billy Devlin, 59), 5 Dylan Williams, 6 Deniz Doru (12 Toby MacLean, 4), 7 Harry Locke, 8 Seb Campbell (capt), 9 Frankie Maund (16 James Sharpe, 71), 10 Emran Boudarga-Wischhoff, 11 Marley-Blu Francis (15 Tashall Sandhu, 59). Goals: Francis 55, Sandhu 64, 80 28th
Jack Armer scored the game’s only goal on 70 minutes, leaving Argyle to rue their missed chances. Speaking after the game, Argyle’s Head Coach detailed his frustration with his side’s performance. “I think the word certainly to describe the first half would be ‘flat’,” said Cleverley. “We don’t lose that many duels, we don’t lose that many second balls and we don’t have so little attacking play when we do the things we are good at, so I’m disappointed with that and we will be working on and addressing that. “I can accept missed chances and I can accept balls given away, but I can’t accept a lack of intensity, especially not here [Home Park]. “It will be addressed. It’s a group of players that have had a really good spell and deserve a chance to react from this today. When we take our foot off the gas, or we come off our intensity, we are a lot less effective for sure. “The big thing for me is, how do we not lose those games? You can’t be at your best every game, so we are going to have days where we are off it a little bit, but those are the days you have to come away with the points. “We just simply can’t lose that game today with the chances we had and the lack of chances they had. “We need to come away from that with minimum a point, because then it feels like not such a stunt in momentum, we need to improve that.” 27th
The Welsh centre-back joins the Pilgrims having most recently played for Chelsea Under-23s, adding further defensive options to Matt Green’s squad. Rodgers moved to Chelsea in July 2024, spending the past two seasons with the club’s reserves side. The defender has also risen through the ranks of the Welsh national team, representing her country at youth level. Rodgers’ move to Devon marks her first season in senior women’s football: the 19-year-old will make her competitive debut against Torquay United in the FA Women’s National League Cup.
All gate receipts from the match (which was sponsored by PASOTI) were given to the fundraising campaign for Roxy Thomas, the former Argyle and current Torquay defender who is receiving treatment for a brain tumour. A total of £2,928 was raised. Argyle Executive Lead for Women’s Football, Christian Kent, said: “It was fantastic to see the Argyle and Torquay communities come together to support Roxy and her family. “The amount raised is a brilliant reflection of the generosity of everyone who attended the game, as well as our sponsors, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who played their part in making the day such a special occasion." 26th
Jack Armer’s goal, with just under 20 minutes remaining, was the difference between the sides, as the visitors produced a disciplined away performance. Argyle found it hard to get going, and drew a rare blank in front of goal, despite creating a large number of chances. It was a 'not our day' sort of game. Argyle remain third in the table, while many rivals were not playing because of the international call-up break. Argyle: 1 Murphy Cooper, 5 Julio Pleguezuelo (2 Mathias Ross, 73), 7 Harvey White, 9 Will Evans (17 Caleb Watts, 59), 11 Ronan Curtis (10 Xavier Amaechi, 70), 14 Oliver Irow, 15 Alex Mitchell, 19 Tyreeq Bakinson (23 Bradley Ibrahim, 70), 27 Bim Pepple, 29 Matty Sorinola (8 Joe Edwards, 59), 45 Wes Harding (capt). Substitutes: 21 James Storer (GK), 3 Jack MacKenzie. Booked: Evans 56, Curtis 60, Ross 86
Daniel Ndeda gave the hosts an early lead before Marley-Blu Francis equalised for Argyle. James Sharpe netted a brace to give the Young Pilgrims a 3-1 lead and Frankie Maund put the game beyond Cambridge’s reach in the 54th minute. Head Coach, Jamie Lowry, said: “I was really pleased with the boys overall. We started off brightly even though they scored with their first attack of the game. ”Once we got the equaliser we got in control of the game and played really well. ”It has been a really good start in the league to be honest. The boys have set themselves the target to do really well in all competitions. But what is most important for me is that they are learning how to handle those expectations and how to have a strong winning mentality. “There is a real togetherness in the squad right now and we have a great group who are eager to learn about what it takes to become a professional footballer.” Argyle: 1 Thomas Armytage, 2 Jovan Wamani (12 Deniz Doru, 70), 3 Jared Rendle (14 Corey Browne, 60), 4 Joel Tolcher, 5 Dylan Williams, 6 Toby MacLean, 7 Tashall Sandhu (15 Harry Locke, 60), 8 Billy Devlin (capt), 9 Frankie Maund (16 Emran Boudarga-Wischhoff, 60), 10 James Sharpe, 11 Marley-Blu Francis. Substitutes: Charlie Pawley (gk). Goals: Francis 19, Sharpe 23, 36, Maund 54 23rd
The speakers were Argyle legends Chris Harrison and John Uzzell who entertained their audience with tales from the past which those present felt could have gone on for hours. 22nd
The game also marked the senior debut of Jared Rendle in defence, partnering Jack MacKenzie on his return from injury. The only downside was a significant injury to Owen Oseni on 33 minutes, with the player leaving the pitch in tears. Argyle: 21 James Storer, 2 Mathias Ross, 3 Jack MacKenzie (45 Wes Harding, half-time), 8 Joe Edwards (capt, 5 Julio Pleguezuelo, 60), 10 Xavier Amaechi, 17 Caleb Watts (27 Bim Pepple, 60), 18 Owen Oseni (29 Matty Sorinola, 33), 23 Bradley Ibrahim, 24 Caleb Roberts(19 Tyreeq Bakinson, 60), 38 Seb Campbell, 42 Jared Rendle. Substitutes: 44 Thomas Armytage (gk), 14 Oliver Irow. Goals: Amaechi 11; Watts 26, 37; Campbell 66; Pepple 85.
Kyran Sylvanus’ brace and a goal from Brandon Downey gave Pompey all three points in the EFL Youth Alliance Cup. Argyle have now lost to Portsmouth and Exeter City in the competition but have games against Watford and Bristol Rovers to get their campaign back on track. Head Coach, Jamie Lowry, expressed his disappointment with the result: “I am disappointed with the performance,” he said. “We did not show the game enough respect. We made some changes because it was a cup game, and it felt like some of the lads thought we were just here to turn up and not have to do anything to win the game. “We had nowhere near enough intensity. In possession, we were not good enough against a really good and competitive Portsmouth side. “I trust all the boys and I will happily play every single one of them. There is no stronger and weaker side, and everyone has the opportunity to play and earn their shirt. If they play well, they keep the shirt, and if they do not, then someone else will have the opportunity to come and get it. “But I am hoping that the lads will learn a lot from today - that is what they are here for after all.” Argyle: 23 Leo McCormick, 2 Jovan Wamani (12 Dylan Williams, 76’), 3 Corey Browne, 4 Joel Tolcher, 5 Deniz Doru, 6 Toby MacLean, 7 Marley-Blu Francis, 8 Billy Devlin (capt), 9 Frankie Maund (15 James Sharpe, 64’), 10 Emran Boudarga-Wischhoff, 11 Harry Locke (14 Tashall Sandhu, 56’). Yellow card: Browne 28. 19th
In an entertaining and enthralling game, the hosts went ahead in the first half after Jordan Brown's strike deflected off Wes Harding and sent Murphy Cooper the wrong way. Oli Irow then brought the Greens level with a clinical finish and he got his second early after the interval with another deadly strike following a Ronan Curtis cross. Harvey White got Tom Cleverley's side's third with a brilliant strike from the edge of the box and Bim Pepple killed the game late on after Jerry Yates had made everyone Argyle nervous by reducing the deficit to one, but ultimately sending the 1,200 travelling Green Army home happy. Argyle: 1 Murphy Cooper, 5 Julio Pleguezuelo (2 Mathias Ross, 66), 7 Harvey White, 9 Will Evans (23 Bradley Ibrahim, 86), 11 Ronan Curtis, 14 Oliver Irow (17 Caleb Watts, 77), 15 Alex Mitchell, 19 Tyreeq Bakinson, 27 Bim Pepple, 29 Matty Sorinola (8 Joe Edwards, 66), 45 Wes Harding (capt). Substitutes: 21 James Storer (GK), 10 Xavier Amaechi, 18 Owen Oseni. Goals: row, 36, 52, White 57, Pepple 89 17th
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Roxy, 18, is a current Torquay player, who came through the Argyle Player Pathway. She is undergoing treatment for a brain tumour, and there has been a huge outpouring of support for the popular left-back. All proceeds from the fixture will be donated to the GoFundMe page set up to support Roxy and her family, which has now surpassed £20,000 in donations. 15th
The five-kilometre (just over three mile) run will begin in Central Park on Sunday, 15 November and is open to everyone over the age of 11 of any running ability. Entry is £5 per runner; each participant is asked to raise a minimum of £35 in sponsorship with all money going to Play Off Grief. 14th
The agreement is a two-year deal which will also see Portcullis Legals adorn the front of all Academy team shirts. “Portcullis Legals are delighted to become the Official Academy Partner of Plymouth Argyle, to help support future generations of Argyle players in striving to fulfil their potential,” said Trevor Worth, CEO and Founder of Portcullis Legals. “Given my own background in running Umbro Soccer Schools for 13 years and scouting for professional football clubs, the opportunity to partner again with Argyle was too good to turn down." 13th
He said: "You don't win any trophies or any prizes for being sixth in September but it's a significant moment. We have not been there under myself. "There has been a lot of hard work to get the 10 points from a really difficult six fixtures. I think we are back on par now when we look at targets for blocks of games. "We would have all signed for 10 points at the start of the season looking at the fixtures we had. Now we have got momentum and we need to not be complacent with that momentum and keep hold of it, work hard for it and push forward."
Goals from Arabella Suttie, Kerry Beattie and a Zoe Barrett double were enough to see the visitors emerge victorious in the FA Women’s National League clash. After the game, Argyle Head Coach Green spoke of his pride in his team after giving their all against one of the league’s strongest sides. He said: “I’m super proud of the group today, every player put their body on the line, everyone gave 110%. We ask for determination and desire to win the ball, and I think every single player did that for the 90 minutes. “I’ve got to say the support was fantastic again from everyone. I think the supporters will have seen some good patterns of play and a good shape. “We talk about getting small wins in each game, and there was definitely lots of positives to take from today.” Argyle: 1 Liv Giles, 4 Aliyat Lambe, 5 Ellie.M Bishop (capt), 9 Laura Curnock, 14 Shana Dolbel, 15 Kiesha Walker (20 Ciara Magee, HT), 16 Sienna Gilbert, 17 Kennedy Garside (19 Brooklyn Brothers, 58), 18 Farrah Ambrose, 21 Chloe Ingrouille, 25 Khloe Reed. Substitutes: 22 Saskia Worrall (GK), 23 Phoebe Bettey, 26 Mia Burrows, 30 Lily Coaker.
Jamie Lowry’s side have now won all four of their league games this season, although they were made to work extremely hard for their latest three points after initially surrendering a three-goal lead in a thrilling contest. Billy Devlin, James Sharpe and Frankie Maund put the Pilgrims ahead, but Bromley fought back to level the score by the 73rd?minute. Maund restored Argyle’s lead with his second of the afternoon, only for George Rees to equalise in the third minute of stoppage time. There was still time for one final twist though, as Campbell converted from the penalty spot eight minutes into added time to secure all three points. Argyle: 23 Leo McCormick, 2 Dylan Williams, 6 Toby MacLean (12 Corey Browne, 78), 5 Sam Hayman (capt), 3 Jared Rendle, 7 Tashall Sandhu (14 Harry Locke, 87), 8 Seb Campbell, 4 Joel Tolcher, 11 Billy Devlin (15 Marley-Blu Francis, 78), 9 Frankie Maund, 10 James Sharpe (16 Emran Boudarga-Wischhoff, 70). Substitutes: 1 Tom Armytage (gk). Goals: Devlin 27, Sharpe 37, Maund 43, 83, Campbell 90+8 12th
Despite the stats, Argyle were dominant throughout most of the game. After 20 minutes, Curtis headed after the Barnsley goalkeeper spilled the ball to make it 2-0 to the Greens at half time. Shortly after the restart, Bim Pepple held off the defender with great strength and scored into the Barn Park net to make it 3-0, the final result moving the Pilgrims to sixth in the League One table. Argyle: 1 Murphy Cooper, 45 Wes Harding (capt), 5 Julio Pleguezuelo, 15 Alex Mitchell (2 Mathias Ross, 63), 29 Matty Sorinola (8 Joe Edwards, 73), 11 Ronan Curtis (18 Owen Oseni,63), 19 Tyreeq Bakinson (23 Bradley Ibrahim, 73), 7 Harvey White, 14 Oliver Irow (17 Caleb Watts, 80), 9 Will Evans, 27 Bim Pepple. Substitutes: James Storer (gk), Xavier Amaechi. Goals: Irow 1, Curtis 21, Pepple 50 Cards: Ross 76, Evans 80 Attendance 15,743 (548 away) Player of the Match - Oliver Irow 11th
Argyle can highlight a number of successes who have come through the Academy, including Seb Campbell, Tegan Finn, Caleb Roberts, Freddie Issaka and Joe Mwaro. More details are on the Club website.
The Head Coach does also not expect either of Argyle's games during the first international break of the season to be postponed. Argyle will host Burton Albion at Home Park on 26 September, before travelling to Brisbane Road to meet Leyton Orient on 3 October. If three or more players from a side are called up for their countries, the teams involved can request for the relevant fixture to be postponed.
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The 20-year-old winger has played 40 times for Argyle, including six starts. Last season, he had loan spells with Bristol Rovers and Truro City. Gateshead are managed by Lee Cattermole, and their squad includes former Pilgrim Dom Telford.
Meanwhile, Jack Mackenzie is expected to make his comeback from a lengthy lay-off in the EFL trophy game at home to Crystal Palace on 22 September. And Michael Baidoo is making good progress as he recovers from the injury sustained in Argyle's final pre-season warm-up game against Bristol City on 1 August. However, defender Alex Hartridge has been ruled out with an ankle ligament injury sustained last Saturday at Doncaster Rovers when he came on as a late substitute. He is expected to be out of action for three to four weeks. 7th
Owen Oseni gave the Greens a 1-0 lead, before goals from Isaac Davies, Troy Perrett and Jake Davies sealed the win for the visitors. Tashall Sandhu netted a late consolation goal in eight minutes of added time to make it 3-2. The youthful Argyle outfit which included Joe Edwards and Owen Oseni, gave a good showing, particularly in the early stages, but the Professional Development League side proved too strong. Argyle: 1 Tom Armytage, 2 Joe Mwaro (capt), 3 Jared Rendle (15 Dylan Williams, 89), 6 Joel Tolcher, 7 Tashall Sandhu, 8 Joe Edwards (17 Jovan Wamani, 45), 18 Owen Oseni (11 Frankie Maund, 45), 25 Freddie Issaka (26 Billy Devlin, 66), 38 Seb Campbell, 39 Sam Hayman, 44 James Sharpe (30 Harry Locke, 89). Substitutes: 41 Leo McCormick (gk), 29 Toby Maclean. Goals: Oseni 43, Sandhu 90+8
Speaking to Plymouth Live, Pepple said: "He has got me a lot of goals that people don't see. Maybe he hasn't actually touched the ball but his movement has freed me up. "We all know what Caleb brings - goals and assists. I think at Leicester he could have got a couple but he was in the right positions. "Today, a goal and an assist in 30 minutes, that's what he brings. I think for him it's just about staying fit, which he's on top of it. We know we have a great player on our hands." 6th
"...it could have been 4- or 5-1 - and probably should have been,” he said “We're disappointed to concede a soft goal towards the end, but I'm thrilled with the result. “The mentality to suffer Tuesday's setback, which was a big opportunity missed, and then to come back from an in-game setback, ultimately with the substitutes winning us the game today and their impact, is really pleasing, because the mentality of the players was strong. “The fixture list has been tough. [including] three away games, playing four teams who were all expected to be top six... “We played the squad with the highest value budget, the early favourites, in the week and a tough place to go. If we knew how the game was going to go and realised we lost that game, we'd be frustrated, which we are and I think we showed a little bit of that today. “We won't now take our foot off the gas. I have to drive that Barnsley will come to us next week wanting to respond from a poor result today.”
Argyle fell behind inside the opening minute before Bridgwater doubled their advantage in first half stoppage time, and after that the Greens were unable to find a way through a resilient defence. Argyle: Liv Giles, Aliyat Lambe, Ellie M Bishop (Ciara Magee h/t), Laura Curnock, Shana Dolbel, Kiesha Walker, Sienna Gilbert, Kennedy Garside (Lily Coaker 62 mins), Farrah Ambrose, Chloe Ingrouille (Phoebe Bettey 79 mins), Khloe Reed.
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Argyle: 1 Murphy Cooper, 5 Julio Pleguezuelo, 7 Harvey White, 9 Will Evans (2 Mathias Ross, 82), 11 Ronan Curtis (18 Owen Oseni, 72), 14 Oliver Irow (17 Caleb Watts, 63), 15 Alex Mitchell, 19 Tyreeq Bakinson (23 Bradley Ibrahim, 72), 27 Bim Pepple, 29 Matty Sorinola (22 Alex Hartridge, 82), 45 Wes Harding (capt). Substitutes: 21 James Storer, 8 Joe Edwards. Goals: Evans 28, Pepple 74, Watts, 83 4th
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Speaking to Plymouth Live, he said: "I think it's a huge opportunity missed. "We are coming to a side who are still finding their feet, who at times this evening looked scintillating but we turned the ball over five times in their box first half and didn't come out with a real clear cut chance. "We were never going to come here and dominate possession. I don't think anyone will, barring Stockport maybe. "Our game plan was to have a well-structured press, to turn the ball over high and then to transition. The transition part needs work. "Time that we have not got on the training pitch but when we do get that time it needs a lot of work. He added: "I thought for a big chunk of the middle of the game we lost a bit of confidence, personality and courage, and you see a much poorer version of ourselves. "I need to instal that back into the players. We have had two really tough away games in Wycombe and Leicester. We have lost our way a little bit in both. "We need to get back to what we are, and having no fear. So improve the players' mentality as well as technically we need to do some work on the training pitch." 2nd
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Argyle: 1 Murphy Cooper, 5 Julio Pleguezuelo (27 Bim Pepple, 61'), 7 Harvey White, 9 Will Evans, 10 Xavier Amaechi (14 Oliver Irow, 46'), 11 Ronan Curtis (29 Matty Sorinola, 46'), 15 Alex Mitchell, 19 Tyreeq Bakinson, 22 Alex Hartridge, 23 Bradley Ibrahim (17 Caleb Watts, 70'), 45 Wes Harding (capt). Substitutes: 21 James Storer (gk), 2 Mathias Ross, 8 Joe Edwards, Yellow Cards: Xavier Amaechi 38 |
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