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Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Plymouth Argyle face Portsmouth in the Championship today.

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Plymouth Argyle FC 1 - 0 Portsmouth FC

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:54

Match ends, Plymouth Argyle 1, Portsmouth 0.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:51

Second Half ends, Plymouth Argyle 1, Portsmouth 0.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:50

Matthew Sorinola (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:47

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:47

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Victor Pálsson replaces Morgan Whittaker.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:47

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Owen Moxon.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:47

Matthew Sorinola (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:45

Bali Mumba (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:44

Substitution, Portsmouth. Owen Moxon replaces Josh Murphy.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:44

Substitution, Portsmouth. Christian Saydee replaces Andre Dozzell.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:42

Foul by Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:42

Goal! Plymouth Argyle 1, Portsmouth 0. Michael Obafemi (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Daniel Grimshaw.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:42

Julio Pleguezuelo (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:42

Foul by Kornél Szucs (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:42

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:39

Delay in match (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:38

Attempt missed. Callum Lang (Portsmouth) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Connor Ogilvie with a cross.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:37

Freddie Potts (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:36

Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:34

Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle) hits the woodwork with a left footed shot from outside the box.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:33

Attempt missed. Jordan Houghton (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:33

Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:33

Foul by Michael Obafemi (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:33

Substitution, Portsmouth. Mark O’Mahony replaces Kusini Yengi.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:33

Substitution, Portsmouth. Sam Silvera replaces Matt Ritchie.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:31

Offside, Portsmouth. Terry Devlin is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:31

Foul by Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:30

Attempt blocked. Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matthew Sorinola.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:30

Foul by Connor Ogilvie (Portsmouth).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:28

Bali Mumba (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:28

Matthew Sorinola (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:28

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Michael Obafemi replaces Andre Gray.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:26

Attempt blocked. Callum Lang (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Murphy.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:24

Callum Lang (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:23

Daniel Grimshaw (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:23

Foul by Callum Lang (Portsmouth).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:22

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:22

Substitution, Portsmouth. Terry Devlin replaces Jordan Williams because of an injury.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:21

Delay in match because of an injury Jordan Williams (Portsmouth).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:20

Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Morgan Whittaker is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:20

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Mustapha Bundu replaces Frederick Issaka.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:20

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Callum Wright replaces Rami Al Hajj.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:20

Attempt missed. Tom McIntyre (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Regan Poole following a set piece situation.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:18

Attempt blocked. Callum Lang (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:18

Julio Pleguezuelo (Plymouth Argyle) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:16

Foul by Julio Pleguezuelo (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:15

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Matt Ritchie.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:15

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Matt Ritchie.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:15

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Nicolas Schmid.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:15

Attempt saved. Jordan Houghton (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andre Gray.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:13

Andre Gray (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:13

Foul by Tom McIntyre (Portsmouth).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:12

Attempt missed. Kusini Yengi (Portsmouth) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:18

Attempt missed. Andre Dozzell (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jordan Williams.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:09

Attempt missed. Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:08

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Frederick Issaka.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:08

Attempt saved. Freddie Potts (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:09

Attempt blocked. Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:06

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Matthew Sorinola.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:03

Foul by Andre Gray (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

21:02

Second Half begins Plymouth Argyle 0, Portsmouth 0.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:47

First Half ends, Plymouth Argyle 0, Portsmouth 0.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:47

Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:47

Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Andre Gray is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:47

Attempt blocked. Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:47

Andre Gray (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:45

Attempt missed. Freddie Potts (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:43

Matthew Sorinola (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:44

Attempt missed. Darko Gyabi (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Julio Pleguezuelo with a headed pass following a set piece situation.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:40

Attempt blocked. Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:40

Frederick Issaka (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:38

Attempt saved. Matt Ritchie (Portsmouth) right footed shot from very close range is saved.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:36

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Matthew Sorinola.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:36

Darko Gyabi (Plymouth Argyle) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:36

Freddie Potts (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:33

Matthew Sorinola (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:32

Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Andre Gray is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:27

Andre Gray (Plymouth Argyle) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:25

Foul by Andre Gray (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:25

Foul by Matt Ritchie (Portsmouth).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:24

Attempt saved. Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bali Mumba.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:24

Jordan Houghton (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:22

Foul by Matt Ritchie (Portsmouth).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:22

Attempt blocked. Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Lang.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:24

Attempt blocked. Connor Ogilvie (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:19

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Kornél Szucs.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:18

Foul by Andre Dozzell (Portsmouth).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:17

Attempt saved. Connor Ogilvie (Portsmouth) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Josh Murphy with a cross.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:17

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Andre Gray.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:14

Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Frederick Issaka is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:12

Attempt missed. Kornél Szucs (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:11

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Regan Poole.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:08

Callum Lang (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:05

Matthew Sorinola (Plymouth Argyle) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:04

Attempt blocked. Kusini Yengi (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matt Ritchie.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:03

Foul by Connor Ogilvie (Portsmouth).

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:03

Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Andre Gray is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:02

Offside, Portsmouth. Regan Poole is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:02

Attempt saved. Connor Ogilvie (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

Plymouth Argyle vs Portsmouth

20:02

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Bali Mumba.

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