3 things we clearly learnt about Plymouth Argyle after their 4-2 victory against Cheltenham Town | OneFootball

Plymouth Argyle ensured that they remained at the top of the League One pile yesterday afternoon, securing a 4-2 victory over Cheltenham Town.

Goals from Dan Scarr and Ryan Hardie, in the 26th and 28th minutes respectively, pushed the hosts into a two-goal lead, however, Taylor Perry halved the deficit five minutes before half time.

Callum Wright netted in the 64th minute to further the lead once again but Alfie May’s 70th minute strike set up a nervy end to the clash.

Sam Cosgrove scored his seventh goal of the season in the 83rd minute to secure the points.

Here, we take a look at three things we learnt about the Pilgrims after their victory against the Robins…

Jay Matete is a gem

Sunderland loanee Jay Matete enjoyed an excellent Home Park debut, offering technical ability, intelligence and desire in the middle of the park.

Strengthening the options available to Steven Schumacher in central midfield, Matete already looks a class act who will bolster their chances of securing automatic promotion.

The Plymouth boss now has strength in depth all across the pitch which will keep competition levels extremely high at Home Park.

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Wide combinations look exciting

With Tyreik Wright and Bali Mumba operating as wing-backs, and Callum Wright and Finn Azaz operating slightly ahead, the Pilgrims have an excellent combination of pace, intelligence, technical ability and energy.

Azaz and Wright caused all sorts of chaos for the Cheltenham defence and when Mumba and Wright joined the attack, the visitors were unable to cope at times.

As these four players continue to learn each other’s game, you can only see the quartet increasing in attacking influence.

Home record remains impeccable

Plymouth have averaged 2.79 points per game at Home Park this season and have incredibly won 13 of their 14 home games in the third tier.

Scoring 29 goals at their home ground and conceding just 11, Plymouth’s Devon home has emerged as the most difficult place to go in England’s top four division.

Interestingly, Schumacher’s side only have Derby County to play at home of the division’s top eight, whilst they still have home games against the bottom three.