Follow live coverage as Norwich City face Plymouth Argyle 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.

Norwich City FC 6 - 1 Plymouth Argyle FC

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:40

Match ends, Norwich City 6, Plymouth Argyle 1.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:39

Second Half ends, Norwich City 6, Plymouth Argyle 1.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:38

Foul by Ashley Barnes (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:36

Attempt missed. Adam Forshaw (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from long range on the left following a corner.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:36

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:36

Delay in match (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:36

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Ashley Barnes.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:36

Foul by Shane Duffy (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:34

Attempt missed. Adam Forshaw (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from more than 35 yards.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:39

Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:29

Attempt missed. Frederick Issaka (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from outside the box.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:28

Substitution, Norwich City. Brad Hills replaces Ben Chrisene.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:28

Substitution, Norwich City. Ashley Barnes replaces Borja Sainz.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:25

Goal! Norwich City 6, Plymouth Argyle 1. Ante Crnac (Norwich City) left footed shot from the left side of the box.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:25

Attempt blocked. Rami Al Hajj (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Adam Forshaw.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:25

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Caleb Roberts replaces Andre Gray.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:23

Goal! Norwich City 5, Plymouth Argyle 1. Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich City) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jack Stacey.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:22

Offside, Norwich City. Ante Crnac is caught offside.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:22

Attempt saved. Oscar Schwartau (Norwich City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ante Crnac.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:20

Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Julio Pleguezuelo.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:16

Goal! Norwich City 4, Plymouth Argyle 1. Borja Sainz (Norwich City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jack Stacey.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:15

Substitution, Norwich City. Oscar Schwartau replaces Liam Gibbs because of an injury.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:15

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:15

Delay in match because of an injury Liam Gibbs (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:15

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

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:15

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Adam Forshaw replaces Darko Gyabi.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:11

Foul by Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:10

Attempt saved. Andre Gray (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:10

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Ben Chrisene.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:08

Foul by Shane Duffy (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:28

Attempt saved. Borja Sainz (Norwich City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ante Crnac.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:08

Substitution, Norwich City. Anis Ben Slimane replaces Jacob Sørensen.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:08

Substitution, Norwich City. Liam Gibbs replaces Amankwah Forson.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:06

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Frederick Issaka replaces Mustapha Bundu.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:06

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Michael Obafemi replaces Matthew Sorinola.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:04

Attempt missed. Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:03

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Angus Gunn.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:04

Attempt saved. Andre Gray (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Darko Gyabi.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:07

Foul by Ben Chrisene (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

21:01

Foul by Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:58

Jacob Sørensen (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:55

Goal! Norwich City 3, Plymouth Argyle 1. Shane Duffy (Norwich City) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Emiliano Marcondes with a cross following a corner.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:54

Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Julio Pleguezuelo.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:53

Attempt blocked. Adam Randell (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Wright.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:52

Attempt missed. Callum Wright (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from the left side of the box.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:50

Offside, Norwich City. Ante Crnac is caught offside.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:48

Second Half begins Norwich City 2, Plymouth Argyle 1.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:32

First Half ends, Norwich City 2, Plymouth Argyle 1.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:31

Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Bali Mumba.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:31

Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:28

Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Victor Pálsson.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:28

Attempt missed. Amankwah Forson (Norwich City) left footed shot from outside the box following a corner.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:27

Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Julio Pleguezuelo.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:27

Foul by Julio Pleguezuelo (Plymouth Argyle).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:25

Foul by Jacob Sørensen (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:24

Goal! Norwich City 2, Plymouth Argyle 1. Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andre Gray.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:23

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

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:22

Ben Chrisene (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:20

Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Victor Pálsson.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:21

Attempt blocked. Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Borja Sainz.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:28

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Jacob Sørensen.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:17

Attempt saved. Adam Randell (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Darko Gyabi.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:16

Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Callum Wright is caught offside.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:13

Foul by Kenny McLean (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:14

Adam Randell (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:13

Foul by Jacob Sørensen (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:12

Ben Chrisene (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:11

Attempt missed. Ante Crnac (Norwich City) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Borja Sainz.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:10

Attempt saved. Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:07

Borja Sainz (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:03

Goal! Norwich City 2, Plymouth Argyle 0. Borja Sainz (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Emiliano Marcondes with a through ball following a fast break.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

20:01

Attempt saved. Ante Crnac (Norwich City) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ben Chrisene with a cross.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:57

Attempt missed. Kenny McLean (Norwich City) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Emiliano Marcondes with a cross following a corner.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:56

Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Julio Pleguezuelo.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:57

Attempt blocked. Borja Sainz (Norwich City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:57

Ante Crnac (Norwich City) hits the woodwork with a left footed shot from the left side of the box.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:55

Attempt missed. Julio Pleguezuelo (Plymouth Argyle) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Adam Randell with a cross following a set piece situation.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:53

Foul by Ben Chrisene (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:53

Attempt saved. Darko Gyabi (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Matthew Sorinola.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:52

Attempt missed. Borja Sainz (Norwich City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:53

Attempt missed. Shane Duffy (Norwich City) right footed shot from very close range is too high. Assisted by Kenny McLean with a headed pass.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:50

Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Matthew Sorinola.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:51

Attempt blocked. Borja Sainz (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kenny McLean.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:50

Attempt missed. Callum Wright (Plymouth Argyle) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Mustapha Bundu with a cross.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:50

Foul by Borja Sainz (Norwich City).

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:48

Goal! Norwich City 1, Plymouth Argyle 0. Borja Sainz (Norwich City) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:46

First Half begins.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

19:15

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Norwich City vs Plymouth Argyle

17:45

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