Follow live coverage as Plymouth Argyle face West Bromwich Albion 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.

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Plymouth Argyle FC 2 - 1 West Bromwich Albion FC

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:27

Match ends, Plymouth Argyle 2, West Bromwich Albion 1.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:27

Second Half ends, Plymouth Argyle 2, West Bromwich Albion 1.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:23

Hand ball by Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion).

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:21

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Devante Cole replaces Grady Diangana.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:21

Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:25

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:19

Delay in match (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:25

Delay in match (West Bromwich Albion).

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:17

Goal! Plymouth Argyle 2, West Bromwich Albion 1. Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the right side of the box.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:19

Attempt blocked. Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tymoteusz Puchacz.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:15

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Darko Gyabi replaces Jordan Houghton.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:15

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Ousmane Diakité replaces Jed Wallace.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:11

Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Ryan Hardie is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:25

Attempt saved. Michael Obafemi (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:10

Karlan Grant (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:10

Attempt blocked. Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:10

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Victor Pálsson replaces Nikola Katic.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:06

Goal! Plymouth Argyle 1, West Bromwich Albion 1. Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle) converts the penalty with a right footed shot.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:13

Jed Wallace (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:05

Penalty conceded by Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion) with a hand ball in the penalty area.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:05

Attempt blocked. Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:04

Goal! Plymouth Argyle 0, West Bromwich Albion 1. Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jed Wallace.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:02

Darnell Furlong (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:01

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Ryan Hardie replaces Callum Wright.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:01

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Michael Obafemi replaces Mustapha Bundu.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

14:01

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:59

Delay in match because of an injury Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion).

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:59

Attempt missed. Isaac Price (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Torbjørn Heggem.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:57

Attempt blocked. Torbjørn Heggem (West Bromwich Albion) header from the centre of the box is blocked.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:53

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Jayson Molumby replaces John Swift.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:53

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Karlan Grant replaces Mikey Johnston.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:53

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Isaac Price replaces Tom Fellows.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:52

Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Grady Diangana is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:52

Attempt missed. Torbjørn Heggem (West Bromwich Albion) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Alex Mowatt with a cross following a corner.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:52

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Matthew Sorinola.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:50

Darnell Furlong (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:50

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

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:46

Attempt saved. Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:45

Attempt saved. Torbjørn Heggem (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from very close range is saved.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:45

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Julio Pleguezuelo.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:40

Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:39

Foul by Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion).

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:39

Attempt blocked. John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alex Mowatt.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:38

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:38

Delay in match because of an injury Matthew Sorinola (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:38

Attempt saved. Matthew Sorinola (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Callum Wright with a through ball.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:35

Second Half begins Plymouth Argyle 0, West Bromwich Albion 0.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:35

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Rami Al Hajj replaces Michael Baidoo.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:18

First Half ends, Plymouth Argyle 0, West Bromwich Albion 0.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:18

Attempt saved. Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the top centre of the goal.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:17

Attempt missed. John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:17

Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:11

Attempt saved. Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:11

Grady Diangana (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:10

Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:08

Attempt missed. Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jed Wallace.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:07

Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:05

Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:02

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Mason Holgate.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:04

Attempt blocked. Callum Wright (Plymouth Argyle) header from the centre of the box is blocked.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:01

Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Jed Wallace is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:59

Attempt missed. Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from outside the box.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:54

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Matthew Sorinola.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:54

Foul by Michael Baidoo (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:52

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:48

Delay in match because of an injury Tom Fellows (West Bromwich Albion).

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:44

Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Grady Diangana is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:44

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Matthew Sorinola.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:43

Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:42

Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Adam Randell is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:40

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Julio Pleguezuelo.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

13:33

Attempt missed. Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from more than 40 yards on the right wing.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:34

Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Callum Wright is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:34

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Torbjørn Heggem.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:32

Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Tom Fellows is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:31

First Half begins.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

12:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion

10:30

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