Plymouth Argyle face a tough test as they host Sunderland at Home Park.

What's at stake?

The Black Cats are on a four-game winning run and sit top of the table. Plymouth, on the other hand, are yet to win this season.

The opposition

Sunderland will be without Aji Alese and Jenson Seelt due to injury. Their summer signing, Alan Browne, got on the score sheet for the first time in their last game.

The gaffer

Wayne Rooney, Plymouth's new head coach, will be looking to make an impact. He has a tough task ahead, with Plymouth sitting in 22nd place. | Date | Result | | 2026-05-02 | Northampton 2-3 Plymouth |

Plymouth's recent form has been improving, with a 4-game winning run in their last 5 games. Their next fixture is against Truro City on 2026-07-25.

Current standing

Plymouth are 8th in League One, with 73 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WWDWD. They have scored 75 goals and conceded 63, with a goal difference of +12. They are 30 points behind leaders Lincoln.