Plymouth Argyle started their English Football League Trophy campaign with a comfortable 2-0 home win over Cheltenham Town at Home Park. The victory gave Argyle a solid foundation in the group stage. Plymouth, playing in front of their home supporters, controlled much of the possession and broke the deadlock in the first half through a well-worked team move. They doubled their advantage after the interval, effectively putting the game beyond Cheltenham's reach. The visiting Robins offered little threat in attack, allowing Plymouth to see out the match with relative ease and keep a clean sheet. It was an ideal start for Argyle as they aimed to progress in a competition they have enjoyed in recent seasons.