Young Pilgrims have sights set on a place in the last 16

PLYMOUTH Argyle will be looking to secure a place in the last 16 of the FA Youth Cup for the first time since the 2017/18 season when they take on Lincoln City at Home Park tonight (7pm).

- By CHRIS ERRINGTON

Jamie Lowry's Pilgrims entered the competition at the third round stage by virtue of the club's Championship status, and won 4-2 after extra-time away to Carlisle United at Brunton Park last month.

After an 18-day break over the Christmas and new year period, Lowry's squad return to action against Lincoln, excited to play under the lights at the Theatre of Greens.

Lowry told Plymouth Live: "The boys were a bit nervous after Carlisle away in terms of what they would get so we were delighted when it came out at home.

"We have got to treat the opposition with respect, like we do everybody, but the home draw and playing in front of Argyle fans will be really special for the lads."

Argyle trailed 2-1 late in their third round tie against Carlisle before Harry Shield grabbed a late equaliser. They went on to score twice more in extra-time, through Seb Campbell and Frankie Maund.

Lowry said: "It was a great experience and that's what we always talk about with the lads. We want to give them as much experience as we can that's like around a first team environment, so the travel, the staying up there and everything like that.