FIVE goals in a sensational second half at the Kassam Stadium gave Argyle a memorable win over league leaders Oxford United, writes Rob McNichol.
United had a five-figure crowd for a fixture they had termed ‘The Big Match’, and after a well-contested but tight first half, Argyle scored within a minute of the restart via Caolan Lavery.
Argyle returned to winning ways as Reuben Reid’s late second-half goal saw them go into Christmas with three valuable points in the sack.
Reid netted his ninth goal of the season from close range after fine work from Lewis Alessandra to give the Pilgrims their first win in three Sky Bet League 2 matches.
The Pilgrims had been unable to build on a good early start in which...
Argyle's third-round FA Cup tie at Port Vale has been moved to Sunday, January 5 at 3pm – on the toss of a coin.
The match has been switched from the previous day because Vale’s Potteries’ neighbours, Premier League Stoke City, have also been drawn at home the same weekend, to Leicester City.
With no agreement possible between the two clubs, the FA decided who had Saturday...
Argyle, who have reserved their best scoring form this season for the knock-out competitions, did it again in their FA Cup with Budweiser second round tie to reach the stage of the tournament when the nation’s top teams enter proceedings , writes Rick Cowdery.
Three goals in eight first-half minutes before a quarter of the match had elapsed set the Pilgrims on their merry way to a...
Sunday's big game sees the in-form league leaders Arsenal travel to Manchester United for what is perhaps their most significant test of the season to date. David Moyes' men have had a mixed start under his leadership and would fall 11 points behind the Gunners if they were to lose.
Elsewhere Chelsea, Spurs and Man City will each look to make up ground on the leaders should Arsenal...
FA Cup 1st Round, Saturday 9 November 2013, Sincil Bank (kick-off 3pm)
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...
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...
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...
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)
