Schumacher's First Year - By the Numbers

Today marks one year to the day since Steven Schumacher took over as Plymouth Argyle manager.

On Tuesday, 7 December, 2021, Schumacher was appointed as the successor to Ryan Lowe, who departed Home Park for Preston North End. The following day, Schumacher took charge of Argyle’s 1-1 draw away to Milton Keynes Dons.

One year on, Schumacher has signed an extended contract to remain with the club to 2027, and Argyle sit on top of Sky Bet League One.

We have been crunching the numbers of Schumacher’s first 365 days in charge of Argyle…

Games played (all comps) – 54
Wins – 30
Draws – 10
Defeats – 14
Win percentage – 55.55%

Games played (league only) – 46
Wins – 26
Draws – 9
Defeats – 11
Win percentage – 56.5%

Schumacher’s win percentage is the highest of any permanent Argyle manager. For context, in his first spell as boss, Paul Sturrock had a league win percentage of 50.3% from 157 games. Other recent bosses’ records include Derek Adams (44.1%), Ryan Lowe (42.7%) and John Sheridan (38.9%).

Biggest win – 4-0 v Accrington Stanley, 19/3/22

Goals scored (all comps) – 85
Goals conceded – 63
Goal difference – +22

Goals scored (league only) – 74
Goals conceded – 50
Goal difference – +24

Goalscorers – 17 Hardie; 12 Ennis; 7 Whittaker; 6 Azaz, Cosgrove, Jephcott; 4 Edwards, Mumba, Randell; 3 Camara, Garrick, Grant; 2 Gillesphey; 1 Agard, Broom, Halls, Jenkins Davies, Law, Mayor, Roberts, Scarr.

Earliest goal – 3 mins: Ryan Hardie v Sheffield Wednesday, 4/10/22
Latest goal – 104 mins: Ryan Law v Birmingham, 8/1/22

Number of players selected: 37

Most appearances under Schumacher – 51 Ennis; 50 Cooper; 47 Edwards, Houghton; 45 Wilson, Randell; 43 Hardie; 38 Mayor

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