In the end, it wasn't the result that either side would necessarily have hoped for at the start of the day. However, Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City will still feel that they can achieve their ultimate objectives at the end of the season.
After a goalless first half, Reece Cole gave the Grecians the lead on 47 minutes before the Pilgrims hit back to equalise with 11 minutes to go through leading Lorent Tolaj. It was then the turn of City's leading Jayden Wareham to restore their lead with a deflected strike in the 84th minute.
Nevertheless, the drama didn't end there as Malachi Boateng scrambled home a late equaliser in injury time for Argyle to ensure that the spoils were shared.
The result leaves Argyle four points adrift of the play-offs on 63 points, but three wins from their last four games could be enough to see them sneak into the top six. Their final two league fixtures of 2025-26 are against already relegated Northampton Town and Port Vale.
Meanwhile, the Grecians are three points away from safety and could do the Pilgrims a favour if they manage to beat Stockport County, one of the sides currently occupying one of the places in the top six, next Saturday.
Next up is a trip to Burton Albion, who are four points above them, before they host Bradford City, who will surely have a play-off spot wrapped up, on the final day.
