The local bragging rights firmly belonged to Plymouth Argyle as they completed the double over local arch rivals Exeter City, in a week in which they jetted off to Spain for a mid-season break.
Following their 1-0 victory away at Cambridge United last week, Argyle manager Derek Adams took his side to Spain, and the benefits of preparing in a warmer climate were there for all to see as the hosts raced into a 2-0 lead by half-time.
Goals from Matty Kennedy and Ryan Taylor, who were both making their home debuts for the Pilgrims, gave Argyle a two-goal cushion before Exeter nearly pulled a goal back before the half-time interval as leading scorer David Wheeler headed against the bar.
Had Wheeler been able to convert his effort, he would have set a new club record for the Grecians for scoring in eight consecutive games.
The Pilgrims added a third in the second half from the penalty spot as Jake Jervis converted from the spot after he had been upended by Grecians' keeper Christy Pym, as City suffered their first loss since the middle of November.
It was also the first time that Adams had secured the double over the Grecians since he took charge.
The win moves Argyle to within three points of League Two leaders Doncaster Rovers and the Grecians are now four points behind third-placed Carlisle United.
