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Plymouth Argyle falls to Coventry in EFL Cup despite promising debuts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:19 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Plymouth Argyle falls to Coventry in EFL Cup despite promising debuts
Summary

Plymouth Argyle lost 4-2 to Coventry in the EFL Cup on August 25. The Pilgrims fell behind early but managed to come back to equalize before Coventry pulled ahead late in the match. Head coach Tom Cleverley noted the positive performances of several debuting players, including Tyreeq Bakinson, Oliver Irow, James Storer, and 17-year-old Joe Mwaro. Despite the result, Cleverley expressed optimism about the team's development and preparation for their upcoming league match against Bradford.

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  • •Plymouth Argyle lost 4-2 to Coventry in the EFL Cup.
  • •The game featured debuts for four players including Joe Mwaro.
  • •Plymouth equalized after trailing 2-0 early in the match.
  • •Head coach Tom Cleverley praised the team's overall performance.
  • •Plymouth prepares for a league match against Bradford this weekend.
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  • 8:19 AMYahoo Sports — Plymouth 'in a better place' despite Coventry loss
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Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says his side are better off despite having lost to Coventry.

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