Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Home Park when Plymouth and Blackpool lock horns in an eagerly-awaited League One clash. The Pilgrims made a slow start to the season, with the team losing each of their first four league games, meaning that they are low on spirits ahead of Blackpool’s visit. Defender Matthew Sorinola is widely expected to return to the starting XI following his fine performance in a 1-0 loss to Leyton Orient.
The Seasiders, on the other hand, aim to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Mansfield Town. Blackpool, though, continue with their old habit of struggling on the travels. Therefore, we predict that Plymouth are going to record their first win of the season on Saturday. The good news for the visiting team is that forward Nial Ennis is back to the starting line-up after serving his one-game ban in the midweek defeat.
This match will be played on 23 August 2025
at 15:00
Nicknamed the Pilgrims, Plymouth are a professional football club that host their rivals at Home Park. The stadium, which can hold up to 18,600 people, was built in 1892 and opened the following year. Plymouth footballers wear dark green jerseys and white shorts when playing in front of home fans, while light green and white are the dominant colours of their away kit.
The Pilgrims made it to the FA Cup semi-finals in the 1983-84 season, with the team advancing to the Football League Cup semis on two occasions (1964-65, 1973-74). The Pilgrims recorded their biggest win against Millwall on January 16, 1932, with the team beating the Lions 8-1, and they repeated the success in 1994 as they rolled over Hartlepool United in the Second Division.
The club suffered their heaviest defeat against Stoke City (0-9) on December 17, 1960. Fellow Devon teams Exeter City and Torquay United are seen as the club’s fiercest rivals.