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The Elf team on their Christmas Santa Run (photo ELF)

Exeter gallops into Christmas with festive race day for ELF

Exeter Racecourse will sparkle on Friday 5 December as festive outfits, thrilling jump racing, and generosity come together for ELF Race Day, supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). ELF provides vital care and support to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across Devon,...

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Defeat for Argyle in relegation dogfight

York City 2 Plymouth Argyle 0

League Two, Monday 1st April 2013

The euphoria of Saturday's derby win against Exeter turned out to be shortlived as a bank holiday hangover proved to be the downfall for Plymouth Argyle at York.

First half goals from Ashley Chambers and Richard Creswell left the Pilgrims chasing the game, but a tired looking Argyle side drew a blank....

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Match Day Preview: York City v Plymouth Argyle

York City v Plymouth Argyle

League Two, Saturday 1st April, 3pm

Plymouth travel north for a potentally intense League Two relegation battle encounter at York's Bootham Crescent ground today.

Spurred on by their 1-0 victory in the Devon derby against Exeter on Saturday, Argyle could take another step towards safety by defeating a club who sit below them and in the...

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Banton the hero as Argyle beat Exeter in Devon derby

Plymouth Argyle 1 Exeter City 0

League Two, Saturday 20th March 2013

A finely struck goal on the cusp of half time further enhanced Jason Banton's heroic reputation this season and delivered three vital points for Plymouth as they beat Exeter City 1-0.

The Home Park crowd roared their delight at the final whistle, after enduring some pressure from Exeter in the final...

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Match preview: Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City

Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City

League Two, Saturday 30th March, 1pm

Back in December it finished 1-1 at St James Park. Saturday lunchtime's return Devon derby between the old rivals at Home Park is a crucial encounter for two sides with different ambitions for the end of the season.

Plymouth have won their last two games and three of their last six with two draws and...

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Police and football clubs prepare for local derby

Plymouth Argyle are keen to ensure Exeter City fans visiting the city for Saturday's local derby enjoy a competitive game of football, where the match is remembered for the right reasons.

Superintendent Chris Eastwood, police match commander said: “My message is clear – this is an event for families to enjoy, young and old and let’s keep the rivalry and banter good natured. Anyone who...

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Plymouth Albion end losing run in wintry conditions

London Scottish 9 Plymouth Albion 16

RFU Championship, Saturday 23rd March

A ten game run of defeats finally came to an end for Plymouth Albion on Saturday with victory against London Scottish on Saturday.

Snowy conditions made the going tough, but a try - the only one of the game - from number 8, Aaron Carpenter, and some heroic second half defending, secured the...

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Plymouth Argyle match at Chesterfield snowed off

Plymouth Argyle's weekend match away to Chesterfield was postponed following a pitch inspection at the Derbyshire club's Proact Stadium.

Saturday's game was called off after the pitch was declared unplayable and the area outside the ground hazardous for supporters.

Recent heavy snowfall in the region and during the night prior to the match meant that the game will be rearranged...

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Argyle secure back-to-back victories at Southend

Southend United 0 Plymouth Argyle 2

League Two, Tuesday 19th March

Plymouth Argyle continued to show form and a readiness for the relegation battle with an away victory at Southend last night.

Two second half goals - a second penalty in as many games from Paul Wotton and Reuben Reid's first ever goal for the Pilgrims - secured three points.

Southend,...

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Match Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Fleetwood Town

Plymouth Argyle v Fleetwood Town

League Two, Saturday 16th March, 3pm

The Pilgrims entertain Fleetwood Town on Saturday in a game manager John Sheridan has described to Argyle's official website as "the biggest game I've had since I became a manager".

A win for Argyle would lift spirits and invigorate their fight against relegation but Fleetwood will be looking for...

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Spirited Argyle hold on to seal key victory

Plymouth Argyle 2 Fleetwood Town 1

League Two, Saturday 16th March

The hearts and spirits of the loyal Pilgrims' fans were lifted with a hard fought victory against Fleetwood Town.

Plymouth Argyle's latest home game was a must-win given their precarious position in the League Two relegation zone and they delivered with first half goals from Paul Wotton and Jason...

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