On This Day in Football: 14th April

14th April 1984

On 14th April 1984, Plymouth Argyle made a historic appearance in the FA Cup semi-final, marking the club’s first and only venture to this stage of the competition. The match took place at Villa Park, where Plymouth Argyle faced Watford. Despite the support of approximately 20,000 travelling fans, Plymouth Argyle were unable to secure a victory. Watford emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win, advancing to their first-ever FA Cup Final. This match remains a significant moment in the history of both clubs, with Watford achieving a milestone by reaching the final, while Plymouth Argyle’s journey to the semi-final is remembered as a remarkable achievement for a Third Division team.