--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-07-28T14:22:36.521Z last_updated: 2026-07-27T09:22:14+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/plymouth-argyle/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGx5bW91dGhoZXJhbGQuY28udWsvc3BvcnQvZm9vdGJhbGwvcGx5bW91dGgtYXJneWxlLXB1bGxpbmctcG93ZXItc291dGgtMTEwNzkwMDA --- # Argyle pulling power for south-west pre-season game crowds - **Source:** - **Published:** 27 Jul - **Club:** Plymouth Argyle - **Original URL:** https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/sport/football/plymouth-argyle-pulling-power-south-11079000 The Pilgrims' pulling power has been evident with two of the matches - those at Plymouth Parkway and Truro City - attracting sold-out crowds. That was perhaps not surprising for the game against Parkway, given it was played in Plymouth and was the first meeting between the sides since 2023. Read More: Argyle working on Lorent Tolaj replacement 'as quick as possible' Read More: Alex Mitchell expected to be soon up to full speed for Argyle However, the 2,000-plus crowd at Bolitho Park on a sweltering hot Saturday afternoon in early July was still an impressive show of support from city football fans. They were treated to a decent game too, with Argyle eventually winning 4-1 but Parkway, under new boss Karl Curtis, giving a good account of themselves. After playing Parkway, Argyle's second pre-season game took them to North Somerset to take on another Southern League Premier South side. Bath City, the following Saturday. Travelling up the M5 from Plymouth and the far south-west on a Saturday in July is never easy but there was still a sizeable contingent of the Green Army among the crowd of 1,274 at Twerton Park and they saw the Pilgrims win 3-0. Next, Argyle had what has become their annual pre-season fixture against Torquay United at Plainmoor last Tuesday. The Pilgrims won 1-0 against their National League South hosts but the game was not a classic, it has to be said, to entertain the crowd of 4,045. The attendance included 1,172 Argyle fans, either in the covered terrace behind one of the goals or in two blocks of Bristow's Bench, but members of the Green Army were also dotted all around the home areas of Plainmoor. Argyle's fourth game of pre-season took them into Cornwall, where they have always had strong support, to take on Truro City and this was another competitive if not overly exciting match. The Pilgrims edged it 1-0 after a late goal from Michael Baidoo gave the Green Army among a crowd of 3,088 something to cheer about. It was a record attendance for a pre-season game at the Truro City Stadium, and much higher than the 1,259 for the Tinners' 1-0 win at home to Exeter City the previous weekend. The Green Army can now reassemble at Home Park for the first time since the end of last season when they play Championship club Bristol City on Saturday, with kick-off at 2pm. The start time is an hour earlier than usual because the Robins will also be sending a side to play Exeter at St James Park on the same day for a 5.30pm kick-off and their management staff can therefore attend both matches. You can read more of our Argyle stories from Plymouth Live by clicking HERE PlymouthLive has launched a Plymouth Argyle transfer news and top stories group on WhatsApp and we want you to join us. Once you sign up for our updates, we'll send all the latest straight to your phone. To join our community, you need to already have WhatsApp. All you need to do is click this link and select 'Join Community'. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the PlymouthLive team. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'Exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Click here to join our WhatsApp community.