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What is the round of 16 at the World Cup?

For the first time in the tournament's history, 48 nations are competing at the 2026 World Cup across 104 matches. The expanded format brings a new knockout round with it, and that changes what the round of 16 actually means.

Until this edition, the round of 16 was where knockout...

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Match Day Preview: Ealing Trailfinders v Plymouth Albion

Ealing Trailfinders v Plymouth Albion

RFU Greene King IPA Championship, Friday 8 November 2013, Trailfinders Sports Ground (kick-off 7.45pm)

The transition from National League 1 to the Championship has not been an easy one for Ealing Trailfinders. Indeed six games, six defeats with not even a losing bonus point to cling onto tells its own tale.

After last weekend's...

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Sheridan wants to bring in two players ahead of FA Cup tie

John Sheridan has confirmed that he is trying to bring in two players on loan ahead of Saturday's FA Cup first round tie at Lincoln City.

The club's Twitter feed @Only1Argyle quoted the Plymouth Argyle boss, saying he was "trying to get a striker and a winger in before Saturday" but that he "won't say who players are because we're still talking."

On-loan striker Paul Hayes...

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Sheridan hopeful of banishing past FA Cup disappointments

30 years ago it was heartbreak for Plymouth manager, John Sheridan, then in his playing career as a top flight midfielder. In a replay on 20 May 1993, Sheridan and his club Sheffield Wednesday felt the dejection of FA Cup final defeat, as Arsenal scored a winner in the last minute of extra time to seal a last gasp 2-1 victory.

Over the last five years, Argyle have failed to get out of...

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Plymouth MP celebrates 150 years of football in England

Last week The Football Association celebrated its 150th anniversary and, with the First Round of The FA Cup approaching, Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, took the opportunity to get her hands on the actual trophy at a reception in Parliament.

Alison said: “It was a real privilege to be in the same room as some of football’s greats including Trevor Brooking but being that...

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Albion disappointed after narrow defeat to Bristol

Plymouth Albion 31

Bristol Rugby 38

RFU Greene King IPA Championship, Saturday 2 November 2013, Brickfields

Albion players and fans alike will join head coach James Shanahan in his disappointment at the outcome of Saturday's Westcountry tussle with Bristol.

Having led 21-5 after an excellent first thirty minutes, Plymouth's lead was reduced to just two points...

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It's the late late show again as Argyle grab last minute victory

Plymouth Argyle 1

Alessandra 90

Northampton Town 0

Sky Bet Football League Two, Saturday 2 November 2013, Home Park

Two one-nil wins, two very late goals to earn the points, but gradually Plymouth are beginning to show signs of the potential that manager John Sheridan has continued to champion.

Lewis Alessandra latched onto a fine through pass by...

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This weekend's Premier League fixtures and predictions

League leaders Arsenal do battle with Liverpool, it's the Welsh derby and Newcastle host in-form Chelsea: three of the highlights of the Premier League weekend.

Premier League fixtures with our predictions below.

Barclays Premier League

Saturday 2 November 2013 (kick-off 3pm unless stated) (predictions in brackets)

Newcastle United v Chelsea (12.45pm) (...

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Match Day Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Northampton Town

Plymouth Argyle v Northampton Town

Sky Bet Football League 2, Saturday 2 November 2013, Home Park (kick-off 3pm)

Following last weekend's high, when Argyle snatched victory from the jaws of another scoreless draw in injury time, John Sheridan's side will be focused on ensuring that it is merely the start of a steady climb up the League 2 table.

The win at Mansfield...

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Match Preview: Plymouth Albion v Bristol Rugby

Plymouth Albion v Bristol Rugby

RFU Greene King IPA Championship, Saturay 2 November 2013, Brickfields (kick-off 3pm)

Plymouth Albion head coach James Shanahan has made two changes to the starting line-up for the visit of Bristol on Saturday (2 November).

Irish fly half Declan Cusack comes into the side to replace the injured Dan Mugford. Mugford is Albion's top...

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Megan prepares for World School Games

16-year-old from Ivybridge gets ready for Brazil honour

16-year-old Ivybridge student Megan Bowen is putting her heart and soul into training as she prepares for her biggest honour to date – competing for her school and country in the International Swimming Federation’s (ISF) World School Games in Brazil.

Megan will be swimming in the 200 and 400 metres freestyle events, and...

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