Argyle women to play more matches at Home Park

Plymouth Argyle's women's team reached the fourth round of the FA Cup last season where they lost 6-1 to Nottingham Forest at Home Park

Plymouth Argyle's women's team will play at least three matches at Home Park this season.

Argyle women officially became part of the Championship men's club this month and will play their first three home games in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division at Home Park.

The women's side - which plays in the third tier - have played two fixtures at Home Park in each of the past two seasons.

There could be more women's matches there this season depending on when Argyle's men's team games are scheduled as the season goes on.

"Every time we have played at Home Park in the last few seasons, the players have all raised their game," women's team manager Ryan Perks told the Argyle website.

“To use the professional facilities, play in front of a larger crowd, and to have the general feel that Home Park has, can only be of benefit to us. We can’t wait to get started.”

Argyle's first game at Home Park will be against Oxford United on Sunday, 25 August.

"It’s a big step for the team, and for the club, that our first three home fixtures will be played in such a brilliant setting," added Joanne Moseley, Argyle's head of women’s football operations.

“We are thankful to the Devon FA for the games we played at Coach Road, Newton Abbot, last season, as well as to Torpoint Athletic for use of The Mill.

"However, it feels right that Argyle should play matches in the city of Plymouth, and to be able to begin the campaign at Home Park is a perfect way to kick off a new era.”