Saturday 9 January 2021

ARGYLE THROUGH, BUT CITY BOW OUT

Plymouth Argyle will be in the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time since the 2007-08 season, after they defeated Championship side Huddersfield Town 3-2 at the John Smith's Stadium. 

The Terriers took the lead in the fourth minute through Romoney Crichlow before Ryan Hardie levelled matters for the Pilgrims on 24 minutes. 

Eight minutes later, Huddersfield, who are chasing a play-off spot in the Championship, edged back in front as Aaron Rowe found the target. However, the Terriers, managed by Marc Bielsa's former right hand man at Leeds United Carlos Corberan, were pegged again three minutes before the break as Panutche Camara struck for Argyle. 

In the second half, the Pilgrims took the lead for the first time in the match in the 70th minute as Joe Edwards scored the goal which proved to be enough to book Argyle's place in the next round. 

However, the Pilgrims will not be joined by Exeter City as they were beaten 2-0 by Sheffield Wednesday. Adam Reach and Callum Paterson were on target for the Owls, who are currently without a manager following the departure from Hillsborough of ex-Argyle boss Tony Pulis.