2010–11 Plymouth Argyle F.C. season

{{see also|2009–10 Plymouth Argyle F.C. season}}

The 2009–10 season was the club's sixth consecutive season back in the second tier of English football, known as the Championship.[http://www.statto.com/football/teams/plymouth-argyle "Plymouth Argyle"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717071840/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/plymouth-argyle |date=17 July 2011 }}. Statto. Retrieved 6 January 2011. It was manager Paul Sturrock's third season back at the club after returning to Home Park from Swindon Town.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/7112966.stm "Sturrock returns as Plymouth boss"]. BBC Sport. 27 November 2007. Retrieved 6 January 2011. He was replaced by Paul Mariner in December 2009 due to poor results, which had seen the club drop into the relegation zone.[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/dec/10/paul-mariner-appointed-plymouth-manager "Paul Mariner replaces Paul Sturrock as Plymouth manager"]. The Guardian. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 21 December 2010.[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12975_5762995,00.html "Mariner relishing Pilgrims challenge"]. Sky Sports. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2011. Argyle were relegated with two matches still to play after a defeat at home to Newcastle United, which saw the visitors claim the league title.[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/apr/19/plymouth-argyle-newcastle-united-championship "Newcastle United win Championship title and send Plymouth Argyle down"]. The Guardian. Tim Herbert. 20 April 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2011.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/8632083.stm "Pilgrims arrive in unpromised land"]. BBC Sport. Philip Tuckett. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 21 December 2010. Yoann Folly, David McNamee, and Lloyd Saxton were released after being informed that their contracts weren't being renewed,[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Club-state-flux-admits-head-coach-Mariner/article-2102168-detail/article.html "Paul Mariner makes quality pledge despite cost of relegation"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100504233719/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Club-state-flux-admits-head-coach-Mariner/article-2102168-detail/article.html |date=4 May 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 5 May 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2011.[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11705_6130322,00.html "Plymouth to release trio"]. Sky Sports. 2 May 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2010. and defender Gary Sawyer also departed.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Club-state-flux-admits-head-coach-Mariner/article-2102168-detail/article.html "Plymouth Argyle is in a state of flux, admits head coach Mariner"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100504233719/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Club-state-flux-admits-head-coach-Mariner/article-2102168-detail/article.html |date=4 May 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 3 May 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2011. A statement in May said that the club would seek a new manager and Paul Mariner would revert to his previous role as head coach.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/8665627.stm "Plymouth Argyle to look for new manager"]. BBC Sport. 6 May 2010. Retrieved 21 December 2010.[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11705_6137291,00.html "Argyle begin manager hunt"]. Sky Sports. 6 May 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2011. Jamie Mackie joined Queens Park Rangers two weeks later for an undisclosed fee.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/MACKIE-SIGNS-QPR/article-2174233-detail/article.html "Plymouth Argyle striker Jamie Mackie signs for Queens Park Rangers"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100521014840/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/MACKIE-SIGNS-QPR/article-2174233-detail/article.html |date=21 May 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 19 May 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2011. Bondz N'Gala joined the club from West Ham United on a free transfer,[https://archive.today/20120913051625/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Bondz-N-Gala-signs-permanent-contract-Plymouth-Argyle/article-2208746-detail/article.html "Bondz N'Gala signs permanent contract with Plymouth Argyle"]. The Plymouth Herald. 24 May 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2011. and Rory Patterson was signed for an undisclosed fee from Glentoran,[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6192626,00.html "Pilgrims pounce for Patterson"]. Sky Sports. 5 June 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2010. before the club confirmed Peter Reid as their new manager in June 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2077415,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100628020943/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10364~2077415%2C00.html |archive-date=28 June 2010 |title=A good Reid |publisher=Plymouth Argyle |date=28 June 2010 |access-date=21 August 2010 |url-status=dead }}[https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/peter-reid-named-as-plymouth-boss-2009312.html "Peter Reid named as Plymouth boss"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100702152246/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/peter-reid-named-as-plymouth-boss-2009312.html |date=2 July 2010 }}. The Independent. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 27 August 2010.

File:RoryPatterson.jpg joined the club in June from Glentoran.]]

Midfielder Simon Walton joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/S-WALTON-S-CHANCE-8212-REID/article-2386276-detail/article.html "Simon Walton's switch to Sheffield United is his last chance, says Peter Reid"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100713024501/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/S-WALTON-S-CHANCE-8212-REID/article-2386276-detail/article.html |date=13 July 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. He was followed by Ashley Barnes, who joined Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee,[https://archive.today/20120912171320/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Ashley-Barnes-set-make-League-rivals/article-2394385-detail/article.html "Ashley Barnes set to make move to League One rivals"]. The Plymouth Herald. 8 July 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. and Alan Gow, who was released.[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11705_6254143,00.html "Gow makes Plymouth exit"]. Sky Sports. 9 July 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. The club's first pre-season friendly ended in a 2–0 win at Southern League team Truro City thanks to goals from Yannick Bolasie and Steve MacLean.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Bolasie-strike-lights-Reid-s-Pilgrims-opener/article-2403525-detail/article.html "Yannick Bolasie strike lights up Reid's Pilgrims opener at Truro City"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100717003715/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Bolasie-strike-lights-Reid-s-Pilgrims-opener/article-2403525-detail/article.html |date=17 July 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 12 July 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. This was followed by a defeat at League Two club Torquay United. The visitors took an early lead through Craig Noone, but the home side responded with goals from Lloyd Macklin, Elliot Benyon and Nicky Wroe to secure a 3–1 win.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Argyle-lead-Gulls-defeat/article-2412471-detail/article.html "Plymouth Argyle take the lead but go down to Gulls defeat at Torquay"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100716200913/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Argyle-lead-Gulls-defeat/article-2412471-detail/article.html |date=16 July 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 14 July 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. Manager Peter Reid then selected a 26-man squad to travel to the Netherlands to play three matches against Dutch opposition.[http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2093138,00.html "Tour party"]. Plymouth Argyle. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 18 July 2010. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916221509/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2093138,00.html |date=16 September 2012 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.player.pafc.co.uk/latest-news/article/2093138|title=Tour party|publisher=Argyle Player|date=15 July 2010|access-date=21 June 2014}}{{subscription required}}{{cite web |url=http://www.greensonscreen.co.uk/sv-tour-holland10officialsite.asp|title=Holland 2010|publisher=Greens on Screen|access-date=21 June 2014}} Included in the squad were three trialists, including former player Tony Capaldi. A headed goal from Joe Mason gave Argyle a 1–0 victory against Eredivisie side NAC Breda.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Pilgrims-bounce-encouraging-Breda-victory/article-2428228-detail/article.html "Plymouth Argyle bounce back with encouraging Breda victory"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721113142/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Pilgrims-bounce-encouraging-Breda-victory/article-2428228-detail/article.html |date=21 July 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 19 July 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. They suffered a defeat by the same scoreline against fellow Eredivisie side AZ in their next friendly. An early penalty from Nick van der Velden was the difference between the two sides in a match which saw Steve MacLean sent off in the second half.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Pilgrims-work-overtime-narrow-defeat-classy-AZ/article-2443444-detail/article.html "Plymouth Argyle work overtime in narrow defeat to classy AZ Alkmaar squad"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124020110/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Pilgrims-work-overtime-narrow-defeat-classy-AZ/article-2443444-detail/article.html |date=24 November 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011.

Argyle took a three-goal lead against Eerste Divisie club SC Cambuur, but eventually had to settle for a 3–3 draw. A brace from Reza Ghoochannejhad and an equaliser from Robert van Boxel cancelled out Argyle's lead, which was given to them by Craig Noone and a brace from Joe Mason.[https://archive.today/20120912024840/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Argyle-reserve-team-acquits-battling-draw/article-2448134-detail/article.html "Argyle reserve team acquits itself well in battling draw"]. The Plymouth Herald. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. Having featured in all of the club's pre-season matches, midfielder Anton Peterlin signed a permanent contract.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/PETERLIN-SET-SIGN-ARGYLE/article-2462033-detail/article.html "American midfielder Anton Peterlin set to sign for Plymouth Argyle"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129085821/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/PETERLIN-SET-SIGN-ARGYLE/article-2462033-detail/article.html |date=29 November 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. Argyle won their next friendly later that day against Hereford United of League Two. Steve MacLean was on target to secure a 1–0 win for the visitors.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/MacLean-target-Greens-claim-narrow-win-Hereford/article-2468724-detail/article.html "MacLean on target as Greens claim narrow win over Hereford"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130215523/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/MacLean-target-Greens-claim-narrow-win-Hereford/article-2468724-detail/article.html |date=30 November 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 29 July 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. Striker George Donnelly returned to Stockport County on a six-month loan.[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11705_6284795,00.html "Donnelly back with Hatters"]. Sky Sports. 29 July 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. A penalty from Luke Summerfield earned the club a draw against Championship side Queens Park Rangers. Former player Jamie Mackie scored the equaliser for the hosts.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Pilgrims-denied-victory-Mackie-s-late-strike/article-2477156-detail/article.html "Plymouth Argyle denied victory by Jamie Mackie's late strike at Loftus Road"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100801041124/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Pilgrims-denied-victory-Mackie-s-late-strike/article-2477156-detail/article.html |date=1 August 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 31 July 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. Argyle completed their pre-season campaign with an 8–0 win against South West Peninsula League team Saltash United. Strikers Bradley Wright-Phillips and Rory Patterson both scored twice while trialist Owain Tudur-Jones, Craig Noone, Joe Mason and Curtis Nelson also found the back of the net.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Tudur-Jones-target-Argyle-prove-hot-Ashes/article-2482806-detail/article.html "Tudur Jones on target as Argyle smash Saltash 8–0"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208192648/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Tudur-Jones-target-Argyle-prove-hot-Ashes/article-2482806-detail/article.html |date=8 December 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 3 August 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011.

Goalkeeper David Button joined the club on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur,[https://archive.today/20120918102725/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Argyle-sign-Tottenham-goalkeeper-Button/article-2487765-detail/article.html "Plymouth Argyle sign Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper David Button"]. The Plymouth Herald. 4 August 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. and defender Lee Molyneux signed a permanent contract after impressing on trial.[https://archive.today/20130505153132/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Molyneux-contention-Argyle-debut-previous-club/article-2493095-detail/article.html "Molyneux in contention for Argyle debut against previous club"]. The Plymouth Herald. 5 August 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. Two other players left the club on loan. Defender Chris Barker joined Southend United for one month,{{cite web|url=http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~2112442,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402052234/http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10444~2112442%2C00.html |archive-date=2 April 2012 |title=Blues agree loan deals |publisher=Southend United |date=5 August 2010 |access-date=15 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} and midfielder Damien Johnson signed a season-long deal with Huddersfield Town.{{cite web|url=http://www.htafc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10312~2112452,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310063741/http://www.htafc.com/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10312~2112452%2C00.html |archive-date=10 March 2012 |title=Midfielder Johnson joins on loan |publisher=Huddersfield Town |date=5 August 2010 |access-date=15 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} The club started the season with a 1–0 win at Southampton.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8842079.stm "Southampton 0–1 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 7 August 2010. Retrieved 7 August 2010. Luke Summerfield scored the winning goal in a match which was broadcast live on Sky Sports.[https://www.theguardian.com/football/football-league-blog/2010/aug/07/sheffield-wednesday-dagenham "Early goals give Sheffield Wednesday winning start against Dagenham"]. The Guardian. 7 August 2010. Retrieved 27 August 2010.[https://archive.today/20120913022401/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Pilgrims-best-possible-start-Saints-sword/article-2503832-detail/article.html "Pilgrims off to best possible start as Saints put to sword"]. The Plymouth Herald. 9 August 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2011. They were knocked out of the League Cup by Notts County three days later. A second half goal from John Spicer eliminated Argyle at the first round stage for the third year in row.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/8882710.stm "Plymouth 0–1 Notts County"]. BBC Sport. 10 August 2010. Retrieved 11 August 2011. Midfielder Dean Parrett arrived on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur.[http://www.teamtalk.com/match/preview/978/6309838/Parrett-set-for-Argyle-bow "Parrett set for Argyle bow"]. TeamTalk. 13 August 2010. Retrieved 21 June 2014. A late goal from Rory Patterson earned the club a share of the points at Home Park against Carlisle United in a 1–1 draw, having fallen behind to an Ian Harte goal.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8898078.stm "Plymouth 1–1 Carlisle"]. BBC Sport. 14 August 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2010. This was followed by a 2–1 defeat at Walsall. Joe Mason gave Argyle the lead, but second half goals from Paul Marshall and former player Reuben Reid won the game for the home side.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8912918.stm "Walsall 2–1 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 21 August 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2010. Kári Árnason was shown a straight red card in stoppage time.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/ARNASON-BLASTS-ROOKIE-MISTAKES/article-2557198-detail/article.html "Plymouth Argyle 'own worst enemies' in defeat at Walsall"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125150706/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/ARNASON-BLASTS-ROOKIE-MISTAKES/article-2557198-detail/article.html |date=25 November 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 23 August 2010. Retrieved 27 August 2010. Sean Kinsella and Jordan Trott were loaned out to Bridgwater Town for one month.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/REID-RUBBISHES-LE-FONDRE-LINK/article-2584914-detail/article.html "Peter Reid rubbishes rumour of Adam Le Fondre player-plus-cash deal"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208110137/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/REID-RUBBISHES-LE-FONDRE-LINK/article-2584914-detail/article.html |date=8 December 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 16 January 2011. Argyle were defeated 3–0 at home by Peterborough United, who scored three second-half goals thanks to strikers Craig Mackail-Smith, who scored twice, and Aaron McLean.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8922429.stm "Plymouth 0–3 Peterborough"]. BBC Sport. 28 August 2010. Retrieved 2 September 2010. The club completed two transfers before the summer transfer window closed. Defender Stéphane Zubar arrived from Vaslui on a free transfer,[http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11705/6350696/pilgrims-snap-up-zubar "Pilgrims snap up Zubar"]. Sky Sports. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 21 June 2014. and Chris Barker joined Southend United permanently, also on a free transfer, after spending a month with them on loan.{{cite web|url=http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~2140462,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402052902/http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10444~2140462%2C00.html |archive-date=2 April 2012 |title=Barker completes permanent move |publisher=Southend United |date=31 August 2010 |access-date=16 January 2011 |url-status=dead }}

File:Bradley Wright-Phillips.jpg scored 4 goals in September.]]

Simon Walton had his season-long loan with Sheffield United cancelled after sustaining a cruciate knee ligament injury during a pre-season game.[https://archive.today/20130505131418/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/WALTON-ARGYLE/article-2604842-detail/article.html "Simon Walton will return to Argyle to recover from serious knee injury"]. The Plymouth Herald. 4 September 2010. Retrieved 16 January 2011. Réda Johnson scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw at Colchester United.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8967842.stm "Colchester 1–1 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 11 September 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2010. Having fallen behind to a goal from Andy Bond, the visitors equalised in the second half before Lee Molyneux was sent off for two bookable offences.{{cite web|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2151440,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110120170121/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10364~2151440%2C00.html |archive-date=20 January 2011 |title=No sympathy |publisher=Plymouth Argyle |date=11 September 2010 |access-date=12 September 2010 |url-status=dead }} Argyle won their next game 3–2 at home against Sheffield Wednesday despite being reduced to 10-men again. Captain Carl Fletcher and James O'Connor scored before Bondz N'Gala was shown a straight red card on the stroke of half time.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8968131.stm "Plymouth 3–2 Sheff Wed"]. BBC Sport. 18 September 2010. Retrieved 18 September 2010. The away side's Tommy Miller cancelled out Bradley Wright Phillips' first goal of the season before a Craig Noone header won the game.{{cite web|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2158312,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110309054652/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10364~2158312%2C00.html |archive-date=9 March 2011 |title=Enjoyment |publisher=Plymouth Argyle |date=18 September 2010 |access-date=16 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} Three days later, the club suffered a 2–0 home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion. Tommy Elphick and former player Ashley Barnes scored the goals.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8989688.stm "Plymouth 0–2 Brighton"]. BBC Sport. 21 September 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2010. Bradley Wright-Phillips gave Argyle the lead at Rochdale, but the home side salvaged a 1–1 draw thanks to a goal from Craig Dawson.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9016265.stm "Rochdale 1–1 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 25 September 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2010. The club took an early two-goal lead in their next game at Swindon Town through Réda Johnson and Bradley Wright-Phillips. Swindon drew level after goals from David Prutton and Michael Rose before Prutton and Johnson were both sent off. Argyle won the game 3–2 in stoppage time thanks to a header from Wright-Phillips, giving the club their second away win of the campaign.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9031887.stm "Swindon 2–3 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 28 September 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2010.

A 1–0 defeat at home to Hartlepool United followed, with Leon McSweeney scoring the winning goal late in the game.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9036385.stm "Plymouth 0–1 Hartlepool"]. BBC Sport. 2 October 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2010.[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Reid-frustrated-Argyle-s-fallible-form-home-territory/article-2715436-detail/article.html "Peter Reid is frustrated by Argyle's fallible form on home territory"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208195719/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Reid-frustrated-Argyle-s-fallible-form-home-territory/article-2715436-detail/article.html |date=8 December 2010 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 4 October 2010. Retrieved 9 October 2010. Argyle won 2–0 at Cheltenham Town in the second round of the Football League Trophy, having received a bye in the first round.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8891292.stm "Johnstone's Paint Trophy first round draw"]. BBC Sport. 14 August 2010. Retrieved 16 January 2011. Steve MacLean and Craig Noone scored the goals either side of half time.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9041758.stm "Cheltenham 0–2 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 5 October 2010. Retrieved 16 January 2011. Argyle took the lead twice at home against Charlton Athletic through goals from Bradley Wright-Phillips and Yannick Bolasie before having to settle for a 2–2 draw. Striker Paul Benson scored both goals for Charlton.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9053009.stm "Plymouth 2–2 Charlton"]. BBC Sport. 9 October 2010. Retrieved 9 October 2010. Liam Head joined Forest Green Rovers on loan for one month.[http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/sport/8457237.Football__Liam_Heads_to_Forest_Green/ "Forest Green sign Liam Head on loan from Plymouth"]. Stroud News & Journal. 16 October 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. The club were defeated 2–0 at Notts County, with Craig Westcarr and John Spicer scoring for the home side.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9075074.stm "Notts County 2–0 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 16 October 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. Chelsea midfielder Conor Clifford arrived at the club on a one-month loan deal.[https://archive.today/20130913042811/http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2193377 "Conor Clifford loan deal"] . Chelsea. 22 October 2010. Retrieved 21 June 2014. Bradley Wright-Phillips scored twice to secure a 2–1 win at home to Huddersfield Town. The winning goal was scored after Anthony Pilkington had equalised for the visitors.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9092327.stm "Plymouth 2–1 Huddersfield"]. BBC Sport. 23 October 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. Argyle played half of the game with Oldham Athletic with nine-men and looked likely to earn a point before two stoppage time goals consigned them to a 4–2 defeat.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9096894.stm "Oldham 4–2 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 30 October 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. Bondz N'Gala and Kári Árnason were both sent off for the second time this season before Bradley Wright-Phillips added to Craig Noone's equaliser to give the away side the lead. Late goals from Jean-Yves Mvoto and Dean Kelly won the game for Oldham, who had scored earlier on through Dale Stephens and Oumare Tounkara.[https://archive.today/20130421115614/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/men-left-standing-just-fail-secure-unlikely-point/article-2820084-detail/article.html "Nine men left standing just fail to secure unlikely point for Argyle"]. The Plymouth Herald. 1 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011.

File:Rory Fallon.jpg joined Ipswich Town on loan in November.]]

Jordan Trott joined Tiverton Town on loan for one month.[https://archive.today/20120914080823/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Vinnicombe-hopes-rest-serve-Yellows/article-2840244-detail/article.html "Chris Vinnicombe hopes rest will serve Yellows well"]. The Plymouth Herald 5 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. A volley from Dean Parrett and a brace from Bradley Wright-Phillips earned the club a 3–1 home win against Bristol Rovers.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9119080.stm "Plymouth 3–1 Bristol Rovers"]. BBC Sport. 2 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. The visitors goal was scored by Will Hoskins. A 4–0 defeat by Swindon Town followed, which eliminated Argyle from the FA Cup in the first round.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9140359.stm "Plymouth 0–4 Swindon"]. BBC Sport. 6 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. Sean Morrison, Charlie Austin, Vincent Péricard and Matt Ritchie scored the goals against an Argyle side which had Dean Parrett sent off on the stroke of half time. Three days later, the midfielder returned to his parent club after his season-long loan was cancelled.[http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2213590,00.html "Parrett flies the coup"]. Plymouth Argyle. 9 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916221658/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2213590,00.html |date=16 September 2012 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.player.pafc.co.uk/latest-news/article/2213590|title=Parrett flies the coup|publisher=Argyle Player|date=9 November 2010|access-date=21 June 2014}}{{subscription required}}{{cite web|url=http://www.westbriton.co.uk/Parrett-s-Argyle-stay-curtailed/story-11450176-detail/story.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140621221230/http://www.westbriton.co.uk/Parrett-s-Argyle-stay-curtailed/story-11450176-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 June 2014|title=Dean Parrett's stay at Plymouth Argyle is curtailed|publisher=West Briton|date=10 November 2010|access-date=21 June 2014}} Argyle were then knocked out of the Football League Trophy after a 2–1 home defeat against Exeter City. A second half strike from Chris Clark cancelled out Ryan Harley's early goal before Daniel Nardiello scored the winner in stoppage time.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9156455.stm "Plymouth 1–2 Exeter"]. BBC Sport. 9 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. Steve MacLean signed on loan with Oxford United for one month.[http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/8631972.Oxford_United_sign_striker_from_Plymouth/ "Oxford United sign striker from Plymouth"]. Oxford Mail. 11 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. A goal from Dale Jennings consigned Argyle to a 1–0 defeat at Tranmere Rovers.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9171927.stm "Tranmere 1–0 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 13 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. The loan deal for Conor Clifford from Chelsea was extended for a second month.[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11705_6516261,00.html "Argyle extend Clifford stay"]. Sky Sports. 19 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011.S The club suffered a fourth successive defeat at home to Brentford. Goals from Marcus Bean and Charlie MacDonald, either side of Rory Fallon's first of the season, secured a 2–1 win for the away side.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9204242.stm "Plymouth 1–2 Brentford"]. BBC Sport. 20 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011.

Defender Marcel Seip left the club on loan, joining Charlton Athletic until January.[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6522359,00.html "Addicks snap up Seip"]. Sky Sports. 22 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. An early goal from striker Gavin Tomlin gave Dagenham & Redbridge the lead in the club's next game before second half goals from Craig Noone and Rory Patterson earned Argyle a 2–1 win.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9206196.stm "Plymouth 2–1 Dag & Red"]. BBC Sport. 23 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. It was confirmed that the club had been presented with a winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs in October relating to unpaid tax debts.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/9230347.stm "Plymouth Argyle face winding-up petition by HMRC"]. BBC Sport. 25 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. Former Leeds United and Cardiff City chairman Peter Ridsdale confirmed that he was in talks with the club regarding possible investment.[http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2229959,00.html "Statement"]. Plymouth Argyle. 25 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916221726/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2229959,00.html |date=16 September 2012 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.player.pafc.co.uk/latest-news/article/2229959|title=Statement|publisher=Argyle Player|date=25 November 2010|access-date=21 June 2014}}{{subscription required}} "I must point out that I am not the only person in discussion with the Argyle board, there are plenty of other interested parties," he said in an interview with the BBC. "But I am certainly not in a position to announce anything at the moment as negotiations are ongoing."[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/9228231.stm "Peter Ridsdale holds Plymouth Argyle investment talks"]. BBC Sport. 25 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. On the same day, Rory Fallon signed for Ipswich Town on loan until January, with a view to a permanent transfer.{{cite web|url=http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10272~2230038,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328112454/http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10272~2230038%2C00.html |archive-date=28 March 2012 |title=Rory joins Town on loan |publisher=Ipswich Town |date=25 November 2010 |access-date=18 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} Midfielder Sean Kinsella signed for Stafford Rangers on loan for one month.[http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/Football-Loan-trio-boost-ailing-Rangers/article-2949040-detail/article.html "Loan trio a boost for ailing Rangers"]. The Sentinel. Chris Harper. 30 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. Having not received their salaries for November, along with the playing squad, the club's staff released a statement declaring that they would do "everything they can to help the club during this difficult period."[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/9242466.stm "Plymouth Argyle staff have not been paid"]. BBC Sport. 30 November 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011.

Steve MacLean's loan spell with Oxford United was extended for a further month.[http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/8714453.Maclean_extends_Oxford_United_stay/ "MacLean extends Oxford United stay"]. Oxford Mail. Mark Edwards. 2 December 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. The club's league match at Milton Keynes Dons was postponed because of a frozen pitch.{{cite web|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2239373,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101211134720/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10364~2239373%2C00.html |archive-date=11 December 2010 |title=Dons date |publisher=Plymouth Argyle |date=8 December 2010 |access-date=18 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} Argyle were given 63 days to clear their debts with HM Revenue & Customs by a High Court judge.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/9267780.stm "Court gives Plymouth Argyle time to clear tax bill"]. BBC Sport. 8 December 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011. Ryan Leonard signed on loan with Weston-super-Mare for one month.{{cite web|url=http://www.bluesqsouth.com/story/0,20970,13062_6577888,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101229080158/http://www.bluesqsouth.com/story/0%2C20970%2C13062_6577888%2C00.html |archive-date=29 December 2010 |title=Seagulls clinch Leonard loan |publisher=Conference South |date=14 December 2010 |access-date=18 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} Bradley Wright-Phillips scored two goals, either side of half time, as Argyle defeated Exeter City 2–0 in the first league meeting between the clubs since 2002.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9254934.stm "Plymouth 2–0 Exeter"]. BBC Sport. 11 December 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2242211,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110113222615/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10364~2242211%2C00.html |archive-date=13 January 2011 |title=Talismen |publisher=Plymouth Argyle |date=11 December 2010 |access-date=18 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} Following further wintry weather across the country, the club's next two games at Leyton Orient and Bournemouth were postponed because of frozen pitches.{{cite web|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2246671,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221095617/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10364~2246671%2C00.html |archive-date=21 December 2010 |title=Orient off |publisher=Plymouth Argyle |date=17 December 2010 |access-date=19 January 2011 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2251488,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101229072207/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10364~2251488%2C00.html |archive-date=29 December 2010 |title=Game off |publisher=Plymouth Argyle |date=26 December 2010 |access-date=19 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} The club was unable to extend the loan of Conor Clifford from Chelsea when his registration was rejected by the Football League.[https://archive.today/20130913042805/http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2249618 "Clifford back to the Bridge"] . Chelsea. 22 December 2010. Retrieved 21 June 2014. An early goal from Stéphane Zubar was cancelled out by Lee Hughes as the club drew 1–1 with Notts County.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9305082.stm "Plymouth 1–1 Notts County"]. BBC Sport. 28 December 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2011. After a week of boardroom upheaval, which included the departure of Roy Gardner as the club's chairman,[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/9322939.stm "Sir Roy Gardner resigns as Plymouth Argyle chairman"]. BBC Sport. 27 December 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2011. Peter Ridsdale joined on a full-time basis as a football consultant.{{cite web|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2254170,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110104123103/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10364~2254170%2C00.html |archive-date=4 January 2011 |title=Ridsdale at the helm |publisher=Plymouth Argyle |date=31 December 2010 |access-date=19 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} "From what I have seen the situation is precarious. No-one should underestimate the challenge that faces this club in surviving the short-term pressures," he said. "I ask everyone connected with Plymouth Argyle: the political and business communities, our creditors and anyone else who feels they can contribute to work with us."[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/9328195.stm "Peter Ridsdale joins Plymouth Argyle as adviser"]. BBC Sport. 31 December 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2011. On the same day, head coach Paul Mariner was released from his contract, enabling him to pursue an opportunity abroad. "I have known Paul for a long time and working with him has been fantastic," said Peter Reid. "I'm sure he will be successful in everything he does in the future."[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Peter-Argyle-s-rescue/article-3053991-detail/article.html "Peter Ridsdale in to save club as Paul Mariner walks away from Home Park"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211232633/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Peter-Argyle-s-rescue/article-3053991-detail/article.html |date=11 February 2011 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 31 December 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2011.

File:Onismor Bhasera.jpg scored his first goal for the club in January at Milton Keynes.]]

Midfielder Craig Noone joined Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee.{{cite web|url=http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~2254716,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120612032532/http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Latest/0%2C%2C10433~2254716%2C00.html |archive-date=12 June 2012 |title=Noone signs |first=Paul |last=Camillin |publisher=Brighton & Hove Albion |date=31 December 2010 |access-date=19 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} Lee Molyneux and Jordan Trott were released after being told that their contracts weren't being renewed. The club's first match of the new year ended in a 0–0 draw with Yeovil Town, which was the first ever league meeting between the two clubs.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9310206.stm "Plymouth 0–0 Yeovil"]. BBC Sport. 1 January 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2011. Defender Réda Johnson was transferred to Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee.{{cite web|url=http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~2258263,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329035046/http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0%2C%2C10304~2258263%2C00.html |archive-date=29 March 2012 |title=Owls seal Johnson deal |publisher=Sheffield Wednesday |date=4 January 2011 |access-date=19 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} Will Hoskins gave Bristol Rovers a two-goal lead in Argyle's next game before they responded through Bradley Wright-Phillips, Joe Mason and Stéphane Zubar to claim a 3–2 win.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9314029.stm "Bristol Rovers 2–3 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 4 January 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2011. Peter Ridsdale confirmed that the tax debt which led to the club being presented with a winding-up petition had been paid.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/9345992.stm "Plymouth Argyle clear initial tax bill"]. BBC Sport. 6 January 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2011. A 3–0 defeat by Bournemouth followed, who scored goals either side of half time through Danny Hollands, Liam Feeney and Marc Pugh.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9343953.stm "Bournemouth 3–0 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 8 January 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2011. The loan deal for Sean Kinsella with Stafford Rangers was extended until the end of April.{{cite web|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2263632,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110114013155/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10364~2263632%2C00.html |archive-date=14 January 2011 |title=Sean loan extended |publisher=Plymouth Argyle |date=11 January 2011 |access-date=19 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} The club had two players sent off for the second time this season as they were defeated 3–2 at Huddersfield Town. Defenders Curtis Nelson and Stéphane Zubar were dismissed in a match which saw Argyle take a two-goal lead thanks to Joe Mason. The home side scored three before half time thanks to an own goal from Kári Árnason, Jordan Rhodes and Peter Clarke.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9354110.stm "Huddersfield 3–2 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2011.

The club slipped to a 2–0 defeat at home to Oldham Athletic. Dale Stephens and Oumare Tounkara scored the goals.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9359381.stm "Plymouth 0–2 Oldham"]. BBC Sport. 15 January 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2011. Onismor Bhasera scored at either end as Argyle claimed a 3–1 win at Milton Keynes Dons in the first ever match between the two sides.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9361859.stm "MK Dons 1–3 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 18 January 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2011. Kári Árnason and Chris Clark also scored for the visitors.[http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2270427,00.html "Standing ovation"]. Plymouth Argyle. 19 January 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2011. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918120606/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2270427,00.html |date=18 September 2012 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.player.pafc.co.uk/latest-news/article/2270427|title=Standing ovation|first=Rick|last=Cowdery|publisher=Argyle Player|date=19 January 2011|access-date=22 June 2014}}{{subscription required}}{{cite web |url=http://www.greensonscreen.co.uk/sv-diary.asp?archive=jan11|title=January 2011|publisher=Greens on Screen|access-date=21 June 2014}} Steve MacLean's stay on loan with Oxford United was extended until the end of the season.[http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/8800869.Boost_for_Oxford_United_as_MacLean_decides_to_stay/ "Boost for Oxford United as MacLean decides to stay"]. Oxford Mail. 20 January 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2011. Argyle lost 2–0 at Charlton Athletic, with Scott Wagstaff and Nathan Eccleston on target for the home side.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9362020.stm "Charlton 2–0 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 22 January 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2011. Top goalscorer Bradley Wright-Phillips was sold two days later, joining Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.{{cite web|url=http://www.cafctv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10267~2275512,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717085904/http://www.cafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10267~2275512%2C00.html |archive-date=17 July 2012 |title=Powell pounces for Wright-Phillips |first=Gary |last=Haines |publisher=Charlton Athletic |date=24 January 2011 |access-date=25 January 2011 |url-status=dead }} Ryan Leonard joined Tiverton Town on loan for one month. The club were defeated 2–1 at home to Bournemouth. Marc Pugh's opening goal was cancelled out by Rory Fallon before Steve Fletcher came off the bench to score the winner.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9376391.stm "Plymouth 1–2 Bournemouth"]. BBC Sport. 29 January 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2011. Sean Kinsella had his contract terminated by mutual consent, allowing him to sign for Hibernians.

Argyle lost 1–0 to Yeovil Town in their first visit to Huish Park. The winning goal was scored by Andy Williams against an Argyle side which had Yannick Bolasie sent off in stoppage time.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9377247.stm "Yeovil 1–0 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2011. A fourth straight defeat followed at Brentford, who won 2–0 thanks to a brace from Myles Weston.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9379627.stm "Brentford 2–0 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 5 February 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2011. A winding-up petition issued to the club in October 2010 was dismissed in the High Court after Argyle cleared their debts with HM Revenue & Customs.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/9392059.stm "Plymouth Argyle survive winding-up threat"]. BBC Sport. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2011.[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/feb/09/plymouth-hmrc-tax-winding-up "Plymouth survive winding-up order after paying off tax debts in full"]. The Guardian. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011. "Clearly there is still a long way to go for the football club. It still has a number of creditors. We ask for their patience," said Peter Ridsdale. "The club will be working tirelessly to make sure the creditors are paid in full and the club is restored to its full financial health."[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/pafc/argyle/Winding-petitions-Plymouth-Argyle-dismissed-High-Court/article-3202869-detail/article.html "Ridsdale asks creditors for patience as Plymouth Argyle avoids winding up"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211034613/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/pafc/argyle/Winding-petitions-Plymouth-Argyle-dismissed-High-Court/article-3202869-detail/article.html |date=11 February 2011 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2011. Joe Mason scored a late consolation in a 3–1 defeat at home to Tranmere Rovers. Lateef Elford-Alliyu scored twice and Enoch Showunmi added a third for the visitors.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9387848.stm "Plymouth 1–3 Tranmere"]. BBC Sport. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011. Having not received their wages on time for a third month,[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/9380064.stm "Plymouth Argyle players will not receive January wages"]. BBC Sport. 28 January 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011. the Professional Footballers' Association confirmed that it was providing financial support to the club's players.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/9398495.stm "PFA loan money to Plymouth Argyle's unpaid players"]. BBC Sport. 15 February 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011. On 21 February, the club issued a notice of intention to appoint an administrator and were immediately docked 10 points by the Football League which dropped them to the bottom of the League One table.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/9401625.stm "Plymouth Argyle are deducted 10 points"]. BBC Sport. 21 February 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011. "We are going to have to produce Championship form to stay up. It's going to be a battle, I don't mind a battle," said Peter Reid. "There are people worse off than us, we have to get on with it."[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/feb/21/plymouth-10-point-deduction-administration "Plymouth Argyle deducted 10 points as administration looms"]. The Guardian. 21 February 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011.

One day later, the club were defeated 4–0 at Brighton & Hove Albion. The home side were two goals ahead at half time thanks to goals from Glenn Murray and Chris Wood. Murray scored again in the second half before Francisco Sandaza added a late fourth.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9401823.stm "Brighton 4–0 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011. Ryan Leonard's loan spell with Tiverton Town was extended until the end of April. A penalty from Yannick Bolasie secured a 2–1 win over Colchester United. Rory Fallon's early goal was cancelled out by an own goal from Stéphane Zubar before Chris Clark was sent off.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9401907.stm "Plymouth 2–1 Colchester"]. BBC Sport. 26 February 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2011. Bolasie's second half goal secured the club's first win in seven matches. "There will be light at the end of the tunnel," said Romain Larrieu, who made his 300th appearance for Argyle. "We all believe that. But it needs to be every game. This can't be a one-off. That's the standard now. We need to keep it there."{{cite web|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~2303287,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120612022656/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10364~2303287%2C00.html |archive-date=12 June 2012 |title=Setting the standard |publisher=Plymouth Argyle |date=26 February 2011 |access-date=26 February 2011 |url-status=dead }}

File:Romain Larrieu.jpg made his 300th appearance for the club at the end of February.]]

Having issued a notice of intention to appoint an administrator in February, the club officially went into administration on 4 March.[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/mar/04/plymouth-administration-insolvent "Plymouth go into administration to avoid high court winding up move"]. The Guardian. David Conn. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2011. Brendan Guilfoyle of P&A Partnership was appointed to run the club and search for a buyer.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/9414349.stm "Plymouth Argyle go into administration"]. BBC Sport. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2011. A brace from Joe Mason and one each from Bondz N'Gala and Yannick Bolasie earned Argyle a 4–2 win at Sheffield Wednesday. Giles Coke and former player Réda Johnson scored for the home side.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9407643.stm "Sheff Wed 2–4 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 5 March 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2011. Argyle moved off the bottom of the League One table after winning their third match in a row. They were replaced by Swindon Town, who they defeated 1–0 at home. The winning goal was scored by Rory Fallon in the tenth minute.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9414779.stm "Plymouth 1–0 Swindon"]. BBC Sport. 8 March 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2011. The club's run of wins came to an end at Hartlepool United as Antony Sweeney and Sam Collins scored either side of half time in a 2–0 win for the home side.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9418945.stm "Hartlepool 2–0 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 12 March 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2011. A late goal from Yannick Bolasie earned Argyle a 1–1 draw at Carlisle United, who had taken the lead in the first half through James Berrett.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9422283.stm "Carlisle 1–1 Plymouth"]. BBC Sport. 15 March 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2011.

As negotiations continued with potential buyers, the club's players, staff and management agreed to defer their wages for March and April until a deal was struck.[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/mar/18/plymouth-argyle-liquidation "Plymouth Argyle's staff to go without pay until buyer can be found"]. The Guardian. Matt Scott. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011. "If it helps the football club to stay in existence it's not a problem. The future of Plymouth Argyle is the most important thing," said Peter Reid. "I feel for them [the office staff]. Some of the sacrifices they are having to make are incredible. But the spirit among the staff is brilliant."[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/pafc/argyle/Plymouth-Argyle-manager-players-agree-work-pay/article-3347111-detail/article.html "Plymouth Argyle manager and players agree to work without pay"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110321013725/http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/pafc/argyle/Plymouth-Argyle-manager-players-agree-work-pay/article-3347111-detail/article.html |date=21 March 2011 }}. The Plymouth Herald. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011. A second half goal from Gary Jones saw Argyle return to the foot on the table as they lost 1–0 at home to Rochdale.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9422360.stm "Plymouth 0–1 Rochdale"]. BBC Sport. 19 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011. The club's match at home to Southampton was rearranged for 2 May due to international call-ups involving Onismor Bhasera, Rory Fallon and Joe Mason.

Early goals from Scott McGleish and Dean Cox saw Argyle fall nine points adrift of safety after a 2–0 defeat at Leyton Orient.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient 2–0 Plymouth|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/12930651.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=16 April 2011|date=5 April 2011}} The club secured their first win in five games against Walsall on 9 April at Home Park. Yannick Bolasie and Rory Patterson scored in a 2–0 win.{{cite news|title=Plymouth 2–0 Walsall|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/12945342.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=16 April 2011|date=9 April 2011}} On 16 April, Argyle took on Peterborough United at London Road. The away side led at half time thanks to a goal from captain Carl Fletcher in the 38th minute. Peterborough equalised ten minutes into the second half through Ryan Bennett before Craig Mackail-Smith won the game 2–1 for the hosts.{{cite news|title=Peterborough 2–1 Plymouth|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/13022814.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=16 April 2011|date=16 April 2011}} Argyle moved off the bottom of the table on 22 April after a 1–0 win at Dagenham & Redbridge. The decisive goal was scored by Rory Patterson, who converted a 25-yard free-kick in the 48th minute.{{cite news|title=Dag & Red 0–1 Plymouth|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13090543.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=22 April 2011|date=22 April 2011}} Patterson was sent off late in the game for a second bookable offence. Three days later, a goal from Simon Walton earned a 1–0 win at home against Milton Keynes Dons.{{cite news|title=Plymouth 1–0 MK Dons|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/13112009.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=25 April 2011|date=25 April 2011}} A 1–0 defeat at Exeter City on 30 April meant Argyle needed to win their last two matches of the season to have a chance of avoiding relegation. James Dunne's first goal of the campaign earned all three points for the home side.{{cite news|title=Exeter 1–0 Plymouth|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13174433.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=30 April 2011|date=30 April 2011}}

On 2 May, Argyle were relegated to League Two after a 3–1 defeat at home to Southampton, with 13,118 in attendance.{{cite news|title=Plymouth 1–3 Southampton|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13184984.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=3 May 2011|date=2 May 2011}} Rickie Lambert gave the visitors the lead just before half time and they increased their lead soon after the restart through former Argyle player Ryan Dickson. Lambert scored his second goal of the game from the penalty spot before Yannick Bolasie scored a consolation goal in stoppage time. The club's last game of the season was on 7 May and they were defeated 4–1 at Home Park. Goals from Scott McGleish and Dean Cox gave the visitors a two-goal lead at half time. Yannick Bolasie reduced the deficit after 63 minutes, but two further goals from Alex Revell ensured that Argyle finished 23rd in the table.{{cite news|title=Plymouth 1-4 Leyton Orient|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13247186.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=7 May 2011|date=7 May 2011}}

{{see also|2010–11 Football League One}}

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|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

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|goals1 = Marshall {{goal|53}}
Reid {{goal|69}}

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|referee = Keith Hill

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|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Peterborough United

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McLean {{goal|77}}

|attendance = 7,712

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|referee = Andy Haines

|result = L

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|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Colchester United

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

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|goals1 = Bond {{goal|22}}

|goals2 = Johnson {{goal|48}}

|attendance = 4,201

|stadium = Colchester Community Stadium

|location = Colchester, Essex

|referee = Danny McDermid

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|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Sheffield Wednesday

|score = 3–2

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|goals1 = Fletcher {{goal|19}}
Wright-Phillips {{goal|46}}
Noone {{goal|77}}

|goals2 = O'Connor {{goal|38}}
Miller {{goal|75}}

|attendance = 7,916

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Andy Penn

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|time = 19:45 BST

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Brighton & Hove Albion

|score = 0–2

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|goals2 = Elphick {{goal|22}}
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|attendance = 7,079

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Brendan Malone

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|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Rochdale

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 1–1

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|goals1 = Dawson {{goal|64}}

|goals2 = Wright-Phillips {{goal|18}}

|attendance = 3,294

|stadium = Spotland Stadium

|location = Rochdale, Greater Manchester

|referee = Peter Quinn

|result = D

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|round = Match 9

|date = 28 September 2010

|time = 19:45 BST

|team1 = Swindon Town

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 2–3

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|goals1 = Prutton {{goal|37}}
Rose {{goal|74}}

|goals2 = Johnson {{goal|4}}
Wright-Phillips {{goal|8||90+6}}

|attendance = 9,346

|stadium = County Ground

|location = Swindon, Wiltshire

|referee = Oliver Langford

|result = W

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|round = Match 10

|date = 2 October 2010

|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Hartlepool United

|score = 0–1

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|goals2 = McSweeney {{goal|87}}

|attendance = 7,333

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Simon Hooper

|result = L

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|round = Match 11

|date = 9 October 2010

|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Charlton Athletic

|score = 2–2

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Bolasie {{goal|82}}

|goals2 = Benson {{goal|35||90}}

|attendance = 7,738

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Chris Sarginson

|result = D

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|round = Match 12

|date = 16 October 2010

|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Notts County

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 2–0

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|goals1 = Westcarr {{goal|35}}
Spicer {{goal|51}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 6,333

|stadium = Meadow Lane

|location = Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

|referee = Rob Lewis

|result = L

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|round = Match 13

|date = 23 October 2010

|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Huddersfield Town

|score = 2–1

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|goals2 = Pilkington {{goal|19}}

|attendance = 7,048

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Mick Russell

|result = W

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|round = Match 14

|date = 30 October 2010

|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Oldham Athletic

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 4–2

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Tounkara {{goal|64}}
Mvoto {{goal|90+3}}
Kelly {{goal|90+4}}

|goals2 = Noone {{goal|7}}
Wright-Phillips {{goal|48}}

|attendance = 4,080

|stadium = Boundary Park

|location = Oldham, Greater Manchester

|referee = Eddie Ilderton

|result = L

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|date = 2 November 2010

|time = 19:45 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Bristol Rovers

|score = 3–1

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|goals1 = Parrett {{goal|64}}
Wright-Phillips {{goal|77||90}}

|goals2 = Hoskins {{goal|67}}

|attendance = 7,413

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Rob Shoebridge

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|round = Match 16

|date = 13 November 2010

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Tranmere Rovers

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 1–0

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|goals1 = Jennings {{goal|60}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 4,840

|stadium = Prenton Park

|location = Birkenhead, Merseyside

|referee = Bobby Madley

|result = L

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|round = Match 17

|date = 20 November 2010

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Brentford

|score = 1–2

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|goals1 = Fallon {{goal|38}}

|goals2 = Bean {{goal|26}}
MacDonald {{goal|67}}

|attendance = 6,939

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Phil Gibb

|result = L

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|round = Match 18

|date = 23 November 2010

|time = 19:45 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Dagenham & Redbridge

|score = 2–1

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Patterson {{goal|83}}

|goals2 = Tomlin {{goal|9}}

|attendance = 4,960

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Roger East

|result = W

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|round = Match 19

|date = 11 December 2010

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Exeter City

|score = 2–0

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110114084235/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~52226%2C00.html Report]

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|goals2 =

|attendance = 14,347

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Grant Hegley

|result = W

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|round = Match 20

|date = 28 December 2010

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Notts County

|score = 1–1

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20101231013215/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~52036%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Zubar {{goal|4}}

|goals2 = Hughes {{goal|7}}

|attendance = 9,822

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Steve Tanner

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 21

|date = 1 January 2011

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Yeovil Town

|score = 0–0

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110102223834/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10364~53208,00.html Report]

|goals1 =

|goals2 =

|attendance = 9,720

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Brendan Malone

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 22

|date = 4 January 2011

|time = 19:45 GMT

|team1 = Bristol Rovers

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 2–3

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110107035959/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53239%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Hoskins {{goal|8||11}}

|goals2 = Wright-Phillips {{goal|58}}
Mason {{goal|69}}
Zubar {{goal|81}}

|attendance = 5,943

|stadium = Memorial Stadium

|location = Bristol, Greater Bristol

|referee = Russell Booth

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 23

|date = 8 January 2011

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Bournemouth

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 3–0

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110109231814/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~51985%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Hollands {{goal|4}}
Feeney {{goal|38}}
Pugh {{goal|55|pen.}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 7,589

|stadium = Dean Court

|location = Bournemouth, Dorset

|referee = Kevin Wright

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 24

|date = 11 January 2011

|time = 19:45 GMT

|team1 = Huddersfield Town

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 3–2

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110113083524/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53277%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Árnason {{goal|18|o.g.}}
Rhodes {{goal|29}}
Clarke {{goal|32}}

|goals2 = Mason {{goal|1||15}}

|attendance = 11,462

|stadium = Galpharm Stadium

|location = Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

|referee = Paul Tierney

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 25

|date = 15 January 2011

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Oldham Athletic

|score = 0–2

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110118022913/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53324%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Stephens {{goal|47}}
Tounkara {{goal|72}}

|attendance = 8,106

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Pat Miller

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 26

|date = 18 January 2011

|time = 19:45 GMT

|team1 = Milton Keynes Dons

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 1–3

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110121055317/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~52180%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Bhasera {{goal|39|o.g.}}

|goals2 = Bhasera {{goal|22}}
Árnason {{goal|29}}
Clark {{goal|80}}

|attendance = 7,189

|stadium = Stadium:mk

|location = Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

|referee = Geoff Eltringham

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 27

|date = 22 January 2011

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Charlton Athletic

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 2–0

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110202065634/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53365%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Wagstaff {{goal|55}}
Eccleston {{goal|90}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 16,607

|stadium = The Valley

|location = Charlton, Greater London

|referee = Fred Graham

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 28

|date = 29 January 2011

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Bournemouth

|score = 1–2

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110202065640/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53393%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Fallon {{goal|71}}

|goals2 = Pugh {{goal|19}}
Fletcher {{goal|84}}

|attendance = 8,836

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Andy D'Urso

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 29

|date = 1 February 2011

|time = 19:45 GMT

|team1 = Yeovil Town

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 1–0

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110204024842/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53440%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Williams {{goal|66}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 5,208

|stadium = Huish Park

|location = Yeovil, Somerset

|referee = James Linington

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 30

|date = 5 February 2011

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Brentford

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 2–0

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110208035219/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53502%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Weston {{goal|35||56}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 5,613

|stadium = Griffin Park

|location = Brentford, Greater London

|referee = Darren Drysdale

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 31

|date = 12 February 2011

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Tranmere Rovers

|score = 1–3

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110215081439/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~52988%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Mason {{goal|90}}

|goals2 = Elford-Alliyu {{goal|22||64}}
Showunmi {{goal|80}}

|attendance = 8,015

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Graham Horwood

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 32

|date = 22 February 2011

|time = 19:45 GMT

|team1 = Brighton & Hove Albion

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 4–0

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110226020820/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53015%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Murray {{goal|28||48}}
Wood {{goal|41}}
Sandaza {{goal|90+3}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 7,261

|stadium = Withdean Stadium

|location = Brighton, East Sussex

|referee = Geoff Russell

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 33

|date = 26 February 2011

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Colchester United

|score = 2–1

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110307230612/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53056%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Fallon {{goal|8}}
Bolasie {{goal|74|pen.}}

|goals2 = Zubar {{goal|41|o.g.}}

|attendance = 8,982

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Oliver Langford

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 34

|date = 5 March 2011

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Sheffield Wednesday

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 2–4

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110309015210/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53103%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Coke {{goal|61}}
Johnson {{goal|83}}

|goals2 = N'Gala {{goal|12}}
Mason {{goal|31||65}}
Bolasie {{goal|79}}

|attendance = 18,474

|stadium = Hillsborough Stadium

|location = Sheffield, South Yorkshire

|referee = Iain Williamson

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 35

|date = 8 March 2011

|time = 19:45 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Swindon Town

|score = 1–0

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20111022210032/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53138%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Fallon {{goal|10}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 8,830

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Phil Crossley

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 36

|date = 12 March 2011

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Hartlepool United

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 2–0

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110316154309/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53169%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Sweeney {{goal|20}}
Collins {{goal|64}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 3,059

|stadium = Victoria Park

|location = Hartlepool, County Durham

|referee = Craig Pawson

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 37

|date = 15 March 2011

|time = 19:45 GMT

|team1 = Carlisle United

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 1–1

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110318072005/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~51923%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Berrett {{goal|34}}

|goals2 = Bolasie {{goal|84}}

|attendance = 3,354

|stadium = Brunton Park

|location = Carlisle, Cumbria

|referee = Neil Swarbrick

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 38

|date = 19 March 2011

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Rochdale

|score = 0–1

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110322122224/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~52309%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Jones {{goal|49}}

|attendance = 8,361

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Simon Hooper

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 39

|date = 5 April 2011

|time = 19:45 BST

|team1 = Leyton Orient

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 2–0

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110408025739/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~52269%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = McGleish {{goal|4}}
Cox {{goal|13}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 3,255

|stadium = Brisbane Road

|location = Leyton, Greater London

|referee = Michael Naylor

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 40

|date = 9 April 2011

|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Walsall

|score = 2–0

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110411050248/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~52338%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Bolasie {{goal|51}}
Patterson {{goal|88}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 7,995

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Keith Stroud

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 41

|date = 16 April 2011

|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Peterborough United

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 2–1

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110421043605/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~52392%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Bennett {{goal|55}}
Mackail-Smith {{goal|70}}

|goals2 = Fletcher {{goal|38}}

|attendance = 6,723

|stadium = London Road

|location = Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

|referee = Nigel Miller

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 42

|date = 22 April 2011

|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Dagenham & Redbridge

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 0–1

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110425051130/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~52437%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Patterson {{goal|48}}

|attendance = 3,559

|stadium = Victoria Road

|location = Dagenham, Greater London

|referee = James Linington

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 43

|date = 25 April 2011

|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Milton Keynes Dons

|score = 1–0

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110829144943/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~52478%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Walton {{goal|21}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 8,553

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Steve Tanner

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 44

|date = 30 April 2011

|time = 12:00 BST

|team1 = Exeter City

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 1–0

|report = [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/13174433.stm Report]

|goals1 = Dunne {{goal|46}}

|goals2 =

|attendance = 7,869

|stadium = St James Park

|location = Exeter, Devon

|referee = Mark Halsey

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 45

|date = 2 May 2011

|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Southampton

|score = 1–3

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110506031816/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~51888%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Bolasie {{goal|90+3}}

|goals2 = Lambert {{goal|45||59|pen.}}
Dickson {{goal|49}}

|attendance = 13,118

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Andy Woolmer

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Match 46

|date = 7 May 2011

|time = 15:00 BST

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Leyton Orient

|score = 1–4

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20110901224108/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~52551%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Bolasie {{goal|63}}

|goals2 = McGleish {{goal|13|pen.}}
Cox {{goal|15}}
Revell {{goal|77||89}}

|attendance = 11,501

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Dean Whitestone

|result = L

}}

{{see also|2010–11 FA Cup}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = First round

|date = 6 November 2010

|time = 15:00 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Swindon Town

|score = 0–4

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20101209184052/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~54810%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Morrison {{goal|23}}
Austin {{goal|41}}
Péricard {{goal|52}}
Ritchie {{goal|69}}

|attendance = 5,226

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Darren Sheldrake

|result = L

}}

{{see also|2010–11 Football League Cup}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = First round

|date = 10 August 2010

|time = 19:45 BST

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Notts County

|score = 0–1

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20100815021551/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~53934%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Spicer {{goal|52}}

|attendance = 5,454

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = Steve Tanner

|result = L

}}

{{see also|2010–11 Football League Trophy}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Second round

|date = 5 October 2010

|time = 19:45 BST

|team1 = Cheltenham Town

|team2 = Plymouth Argyle

|score = 0–2

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20111029050300/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~54605%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 =

|goals2 = MacLean {{goal|10}}
Noone {{goal|46}}

|attendance = 1,597

|stadium = Whaddon Road

|location = Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

|referee = Pat Miller

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Quarter-finals

|date = 9 November 2010

|time = 19:45 GMT

|team1 = Plymouth Argyle

|team2 = Exeter City

|score = 1–2

|report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20101113034118/http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10364~54726%2C00.html Report]

|goals1 = Clark {{goal|52}}

|goals2 = Harley {{goal|2}}
Nardiello {{goal|90+3}}

|attendance = 9,431

|stadium = Home Park

|location = Plymouth, Devon

|referee = James Linington

|result = L

}}

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