Juvhel Tsoumou's early strike was the difference between Plymouth and Bradford in a tight battle between the League Two strugglers.

Preston loanee Tsoumou nodded Plymouth in front at the back post from Paul Wotton's free-kick.

Robbie Williams' shot hit a Bradford post before striking Bantams keeper Matt Duke and falling to safety.

Jake Cole made a double save from Guy Branston and Lee Bullock's follow-up to preserve Argyle's lead.

And Duke pulled off a stunning stop late on to keep out Wooton's piledriver.

Macclesfield's defeat at Gillingham means both sides are now four points clear of the relegation zone.

VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM

Plymouth Argyle manager Carl Fletcher tells BBC Radio Devon:

"It could have been a lot easier for all us in the last 10 minutes than it was, but we'll take 1-0.

"Really delighted with the lads, I'm proud of them. There's so much pressure on us at the moment.

"It's going to be a really tough game next week, but we'll go into it full of confidence."

Lineup, Bookings (4) & Substitutions (5)

Plymouth Argyle

  • 23 Cole
  • 02 Berry
  • 05 Purse
  • 22 Blanchard
  • 03 Williams
  • 08 Walton
  • 19 Wotton Booked
  • 09 Tsoumou Booked
  • 29 Chadwick (Fletcher - 66' )
  • 31 Hemmings (Bhasera - 80' )
  • 32 MacDonald Booked

Substitutes

  • 01 Larrieu
  • 14 Bhasera
  • 20 Hourihane
  • 10 Fletcher
  • 11 Feeney

Bradford City

  • 34 Duke
  • 02 Ramsden (Hanson - 57' )
  • 05 Branston
  • 24 Kozluk (Wells - 78' )
  • 04 Flynn
  • 08 Jones
  • 14 Ravenhill (Reid - 46' )
  • 22 Bullock Booked
  • 23 Syers
  • 17 Dagnall
  • 39 Fagan

Substitutes

  • 15 Annerson
  • 32 Reid
  • 09 Hanson
  • 11 Smalley
  • 21 Wells
Ref: D'Urso
Att: 6,933

Match Stats

Shots

10 16

On target

6 7

Corners

7 11

Fouls

12 13

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +5:15 Full time

Full Time The final whistle is blown by the referee.

90:00 +3:38

Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Alex MacDonald.

90:00 +2:25

Kyel Reid takes a shot from long range clearing the crossbar.

90:00 +1:54

Craig Fagan takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, clearance by Steve Fletcher.

89:40

Matt Duke takes the direct free kick. Foul by James Hanson on Simon Walton, free kick awarded. Jake Cole takes the free kick.

89:40 Booking

Booking Juvhel Tsoumou receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

89:27

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Kyel Reid by Onismor Bhasera.

87:56

Outswinging corner taken by Craig Fagan from the right by-line, Guy Branston takes a shot. Save by Jake Cole. Lee Bullock takes a shot. Save by Jake Cole.

86:54

The official flags Nahki Wells offside. Indirect free kick taken by Jake Cole.

85:05

Robbie Williams fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Paul Wotton from the left by-line, James Hanson makes a clearance.

85:05 Booking

Booking Lee Bullock goes into the book.

84:52

Free kick awarded for a foul by Lee Bullock on Alex MacDonald.

84:12

Effort on goal by James Hanson from just inside the area clears the bar.

82:51

Paul Wotton takes a shot. Save by Matt Duke. Inswinging corner taken by Paul Wotton from the left by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Michael Flynn.

81:40

Paul Wotton takes a outswinging corner to the near post, clearance by Michael Flynn.

81:18

Ritchie Jones is adjudged to have handled the ball. Paul Wotton restarts play with the free kick.

80:25

Kyel Reid takes a shot. Maxime Blanchard gets a block in.

78:33 Substitution

Substitution Onismor Bhasera comes on in place of Ashley Hemmings.

78:33

Corner taken by Craig Fagan, James Hanson takes a shot. Jake Cole makes a save.

77:28

Indirect free kick taken by Jake Cole.

77:28 Substitution

Substitution Nahki Wells replaces Rob Kozluk.

77:28

The offside flag is raised against Ritchie Jones.

75:07

Free kick crossed by Craig Fagan.

75:07 Booking

Booking The referee cautions Alex MacDonald for unsporting behaviour.

74:56

Kyel Reid fouled by Alex MacDonald, the ref awards a free kick.

73:11

Free kick awarded for a foul by Lee Bullock on Alex MacDonald. Paul Wotton produces a shot on goal direct from the free kick, save by Matt Duke.

67:37

Alex MacDonald produces a left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

65:17 Substitution

Substitution Nick Chadwick goes off and Steve Fletcher comes on.

62:58 Booking

Booking Paul Wotton is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

61:07

Simon Walton challenges Craig Fagan unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Matt Duke.

60:51

Free kick awarded for a foul by Kyel Reid on Darren Purse. Jake Cole takes the direct free kick.

59:57

Corner taken by Craig Fagan from the right by-line, James Hanson takes a shot. Clearance made by Simon Walton.

59:16

Nick Chadwick is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Matt Duke takes the direct free kick.

58:14

Corner taken by Craig Fagan from the left by-line to the near post, Unfair challenge on Jake Cole by Guy Branston results in a free kick. Jake Cole restarts play with the free kick.

56:29 Substitution

Substitution Simon Ramsden goes off and James Hanson comes on.

55:31

Nick Chadwick fouled by Michael Flynn, the ref awards a free kick. Jake Cole takes the direct free kick.

53:50

Effort from inside the area by Nick Chadwick misses to the left of the target.

49:42

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Craig Fagan by Paul Wotton. Direct strike on goal from the free kick comes in from Kyel Reid. Corner taken right-footed by Craig Fagan to the near post, clearance made by Simon Walton.

49:03

Shot from deep inside the area by Juvhel Tsoumou clears the bar.

47:12

Foul by Durrell Berry on Chris Dagnall, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Rob Kozluk.

46:28

Paul Wotton takes the outswinging corner, clearance made by Chris Dagnall.

45:01

The second half begins.

45:01 Substitution

Substitution Richard Ravenhill leaves the field to be replaced by Kyel Reid.

45:00 +2:06 Half time

Half Time The referee calls an end to the first half.

44:58

Foul by Craig Fagan on Maxime Blanchard, free kick awarded. Darren Purse takes the free kick.

43:55

Foul by Craig Fagan on Darren Purse, free kick awarded. Jake Cole takes the direct free kick.

43:15

Foul by Juvhel Tsoumou on Lee Bullock, free kick awarded. Matt Duke takes the free kick.

41:53

Nick Chadwick takes a shot. Save by Matt Duke.

38:04

Corner taken by Craig Fagan played to the near post, save made by Jake Cole. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Craig Fagan, save made by Jake Cole.

35:50

Foul by Guy Branston on Juvhel Tsoumou, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed by Paul Wotton, free kick awarded for a foul by Nick Chadwick on Lee Bullock. Free kick taken by Matt Duke.

32:21

Chris Dagnall gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Paul Wotton. Jake Cole restarts play with the free kick.

30:51

Outswinging corner taken by Craig Fagan, Lee Bullock takes a shot. Simon Walton gets a block in. Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Craig Fagan, clearance by Maxime Blanchard.

27:07

Michael Flynn has an effort at goal from outside the box which goes wide left of the goal.

25:16

Juvhel Tsoumou takes a shot. Save by Matt Duke.

24:19

Michael Flynn has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box which goes wide left of the goal.

22:07

Craig Fagan takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, Header from close range by David Syers misses to the right of the goal.

19:11

Unfair challenge on Michael Flynn by Alex MacDonald results in a free kick. Rob Kozluk restarts play with the free kick.

16:54

Shot from just outside the penalty area by Michael Flynn misses to the left of the target.

15:03

Rob Kozluk delivers the ball, Header from deep inside the area by Craig Fagan goes harmlessly over the crossbar.

13:54

Nick Chadwick fouled by Lee Bullock, the ref awards a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Paul Wotton from left wing, clearance made by Lee Bullock.

13:27

Effort from just inside the area by Richard Ravenhill hits the post.

12:17

Nick Chadwick concedes a free kick for a foul on Richard Ravenhill. Rob Kozluk takes the direct free kick.

10:18

Darren Purse challenges Guy Branston unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Matt Duke.

8:16

Lee Bullock concedes a free kick for a foul on Juvhel Tsoumou. Robbie Williams has a direct shot on goal from the free kick. Corner from the right by-line taken by Paul Wotton, Craig Fagan manages to make a clearance.

7:18

Corner taken right-footed by Paul Wotton to the near post, clearance made by Richard Ravenhill.

6:28

Foul by Juvhel Tsoumou on Lee Bullock, free kick awarded. Rob Kozluk restarts play with the free kick.

3:38

Assist by Paul Wotton.

3:38 Goal scored

Goal - Juvhel Tsoumou - Plymouth 1 - 0 Bradford Juvhel Tsoumou finds the back of the net with a headed goal from inside the six-yard box. Plymouth 1-0 Bradford.

2:55

Unfair challenge on Nick Chadwick by Richard Ravenhill results in a free kick. The ball is sent over by Paul Wotton,

0:56

Free kick awarded for a foul by Paul Wotton on Chris Dagnall. Free kick taken by Lee Bullock.

0:23

Effort on goal by Rob Kozluk from long range goes harmlessly over the bar.

0:00

The referee gets the match started.

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