Plymouth Argyle's Season Opener: Stockport County Takes the Lead

Plymouth Argyle began their 2026/27 League One campaign with a tough match against Stockport County at Home Park. The Pilgrims struggled to impose themselves on the match, and Stockport took an early lead.

What happened?

Stockport County took the lead in the 13th minute with a low shot deflected into the net off Matty Sorinola. The visitors continued to dominate the match, and their pressure paid off with a second goal in the 27th minute. Kyle Wootton sent a header over the bar after a free-kick into the Argyle box by Ollie Norwood. County are moving the ball around nicely and Argyle are struggling to impose themselves on the match because they are not keeping the ball for any length of time.

Why it matters for Plymouth

Plymouth Argyle are 30 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race. They need to pick up the pace and secure wins in their upcoming matches to close the gap. The Pilgrims have scored 66 goals this season, but they have also conceded 58, leaving them with a +8 goal difference.

What comes next?

Plymouth Argyle will face Stockport County again in the league, but first, they have a trip to play Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park next Saturday. The Pilgrims will need to regroup and come up with a new strategy to take on the challenge.

Key Events

Ryan Glover fires home an unstoppable left-foot shot as Stockport take a 3-0 lead in the 49th minute. Harvey White has the chance to curl a free-kick into the Stockport box but overhits the ball and it goes out of play for a goal kick. Argyle have made a change with Julio Pleguezuelo sent on for Alex Mitchell. Stockport much the better side and they had good enough chances to be even further ahead. Argyle have it all to do in the second half.

League Standing

Plymouth Argyle finished 9th in League One last season, with 63 points from 42 games. They have a recent form of DWLWW and are looking to improve their position in the table this season. The Pilgrims have scored 66 goals this season, but they have also conceded 58, leaving them with a +8 goal difference.

Next Fixture

Plymouth Argyle's next fixture is against Barnsley at Oakwell on 2027-02-20. The Pilgrims will need to regroup and come up with a new strategy to take on the challenge.