Thousands of Plymouth Argyle fans head to Chelsea game

Commentators said Plymouth "came up just short"

Thousands of Plymouth Argyle fans made a trip to London as the Pilgrims face Chelsea in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

About 6,000 away tickets for Argyle sold out for the match against the European champions at Stamford Bridge.

Fans from Devon and Cornwall were among those who travelled for what has been called a "once-in-a-lifetime" game, which saw their team lose 2-1.

Commentators said Plymouth "gave it everything and came up just short".

Plymouth Argyle, seen here in training before heading to London, needed to be at their "very, very best", their manager said

Argyle manager Steven Schumacher said before the match that his team would have to be at their "very, very best" to win.

He added: "We'll go there and try and enjoy ourselves and put on a performance that can make our fans proud."

Tristan James, an Argyle fan from Truro, said it was a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".

He said: "I know that sounds really drastic, but it really is.

"To be drawn against top four Premiership side and European champions; I just don't see that happening again to Argyle."