The Black Cats came under pressure in the first half but posed more of a threat after the interval.
It’s a result which keeps the Black Cats’ play-off hopes in their own hands with three games remaining in League One.
Our chief SAFC writer Phil Smith has delivered his verdict on how each Black Cats player fared at Home Park:
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9. Elliot Embleton - 6 Not quite as influential as he would have liked in the first half but Stewart ought to have done better with one glorious pass that carved the opposition defence open. Steady after the break before being replaced by Roberts. 6 Photo: JPI Media
10. Nathan Broadhead - 6 A constant threat to Plymouth’s backline but the final moment that usually defines his game just wasn’t quite there this afternoon. 6 Photo: JPI Media
11. Ross Stewart - 5 Work-rate was very good but the chances just didn’t quite drop for him again. Going through a very rare lean spell. 5 Photo: JPI Media
12. Lynden Gooch (sub) - 6 Couldn’t really get forward but covered well at the back when required. 6 Photo: Frank Reid