Plymouth Argyle's hopes of surviving in the Championship were dealt a significant blow as they suffered a 2-0 loss to relegation rivals Hull City at the MKM Stadium. The defeat follows a disappointing run, with Argyle picking up just two points from three consecutive matches against teams at the bottom of the table, including Luton Town, Cardiff City, and Hull.

With the loss, Argyle now faces the real threat of relegation to League One unless they significantly improve their performances. Against Hull, the Pilgrims put in a lackluster display that was far removed from their spirited showing just days earlier in the Emirates FA Cup against Manchester City.

Despite a solid first-half defensive display, Argyle conceded a goal early in the second half from Joe Gelhardt in the 48th minute, and Abu Kamara added a second for Hull just after the hour mark. Argyle never looked likely to mount a comeback, and their attacking threat was virtually nonexistent, failing to force Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur into making a single save throughout the match.

Missing striker Ryan Hardie due to a back injury, Argyle struggled to create chances, and the team was ultimately unable to break down Hull's defense. This defeat continues a woeful away form for Argyle, who remain the only team in the Premier League and EFL without an away win this season, with 12 defeats and five draws.

The match saw Argyle make three changes from their FA Cup tie against Manchester City. Jordan Houghton, Tymoteusz Puchacz, and Rami Al Hajj returned to the starting lineup, while Malachi Boateng, Nathanael Ogbeta, and Callum Wright were dropped to the bench.

Hull, despite their own struggles at home, capitalized on Argyle's inability to threaten and extended their advantage in the second half. Argyle made a triple substitution in a last-ditch effort to get back into the game, but even with a late surge, they could not find a way to score.

As the match ended with no shots on target from Argyle, their relegation battle looks increasingly difficult. With their away form continuing to be a major issue, they must now find a way to turn things around to secure their Championship status.