Swindon Town Under 18s 2 Argyle 0

Midfielder Josh Richards was the only second year apprentice in the side, with the rest of the squad made up of first years and under-16s, but although an inexperienced Pilgrims line-up played well, they lose to two fine Swindon strikes. 

"This was a good chance to evaluate our younger players," said Academy Manager Kevin Hodges, "and to be honest they came out of the game with credit from a very pleasing performance.

"Two shots from the edge of the area brought Swindon their goals, in the 29th and 83rd minutes; unfortunately that was the only time we didn't get tight enough to them.

"It was a good game in which we played well, and fashioned chances of our own, but it was disappointing to concede such a late goal when we were pushing to get back on level terms."

Young striker Luke Jephcott had a chance in each half, as did Michael Peck and Aaron Goulty but it was one of those days when the luck had deserted the young Pilgrims.

The under-16s also travelled to Swindon and they lost a thriller 7-5, with Mani Skett helping himself to a hat-trick.

Argyle: Michael Cooper, Harry Hodges, Cameron Sangster, Harry Downing, Elliott Crawford, Josh Richards, Michael Peck, Matt Ward, Luke Jephcott, Aaron Goulty, Rio Garside (Sam Morgan 75). Substitutes not used: Harry Townsend, Billy Craske.