Newport County return to Rodney Parade as they play their second group stage fixture in the Jersey Mike's Subs Trophy this Tuesday (October 6) against Plymouth Argyle.
Both teams are currently undefeated in the competition as both Plymouth and County look to extend their lead at the top.
Here is everything you need to know about our opponents.
The Opposition
The Pilgrims finished two points outside of the League One playoffs last season as they finished on 73 points, in eighth place. Plymouth also managed to go six unbeaten towards the end of the season.
Plymouth did manage to get to the quarter finals of the EFL Trophy last season but were knocked out by fellow League One opposition, Luton Town as they were defeated 2-1.
However, In the FA Cup the Pilgrims couldn't progress past the first round after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers.
Although, this season Plymouth currently sit top of League One as they have won five out of nine league games.
Plymouth are also currently top of their group in the Jersey Mike's Subs trophy following a 5-1 win against Crystal Palace U21's.
The History
Plymouth Argyle was founded in 1886 as Argyle Football Club. The club's first match was against Caxton, although the Pilgrims lost 2–0.
Just over 15 years after the club was formed, Plymouth became a professional football club as they joined the Southern League. Ten years after joining the league they would win the title.
In 1920, Plymouth would become a founding member of the Football League Third Division. Ten years after joining the league and six consecutive second place finishes, the Pilgrims would win promotion and would join Division Two.
However, after the Second World War Plymouth would suffer relegation to the Third Division South but would ultimately win the league two years later in 1952.
For over 20 years, Plymouth would experience relegation and promotion between the two leagues. During this period, Plymouth would reach the League Cup semi-final as well as beating Santos with a team featuring Pele.
However, during the 1990's Plymouth would suffer financial difficulties as they were relegated to the fourth tier but with Neil Warnock put in charge, Argyle would win promotion at Wembley.
Success continued as Argyle would win the Third Division title in 2002 as they recorded 102 points and eventually reached the Championship.
Although over recent years, Plymouth have bounced between league One and the Championship where they currently sit top of League One with their most memorable moment of recent years is beating Liverpool in the FA Cup.
The Head Coach
The current head coach of Plymouth Argyle is former Manchester United player, Tom Cleverley.
Cleverley started his managerial career at Watford where he gained an interim role in March 2024. The following month Cleverley was offered a permanent job and remained at the club for an additional year.
However, after Watford, Cleverley joined Plymouth in June 2025 and has since pushed for playoffs in his first season whilst he fights for the League One title in his second campaign with the Pilgrims.
Since joining Plymouth, Cleverley has picked up a Manager of the Month award in March 2026.
Ones to Watch
Sebastian Campbell is a young player that fans should watch out for. The midfielder managed to put his name on the scoresheet against Palace U21's whilst also providing two assists. The 17-year-old has also featured briefly for Plymouth in the league twice, gaining valuable minutes in his development.
Caleb Watts is another player that will be looking to cause trouble on the wing. The Australian man scored two goals in Plymouth's 5-1 victory against Palace U21's and has managed to also score and assist in Plymouth's 3-2 win against Doncaster Rovers in League One earlier on this season.