2023–24 Plymouth Argyle F.C. season explained

Club:Plymouth Argyle
Season:2023–24
Owner:Simon Hallett
Chairman:Simon Hallett
Manager:Steven Schumacher
[1]
Ian Foster
[2]
Neil Dewsnip
(interim, until end of season)[3]
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Stadium:Home Park
League:EFL Championship
League Result:21st
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Fourth round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Second round
League Topscorer:
Morgan Whittaker (16)
Season Topscorer:
Morgan Whittaker (17)
Average Attendance:16,389
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Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season is the 138th season in the history of Plymouth Argyle and their first season back in the Championship since the 2009–10 season following their promotion from League One last season. The club is participating in the Championship, the FA Cup, and the EFL Cup.

Plymouth secured survival on 4 May 2024, the final day of the season, by virtue of beating play-off chasing Hull City 1–0 at Home Park.

Current squad

No.NamePositionNationalityDate of birth (Age)Previous clubFeeContract end
Goalkeepers
1 GK Academy Trainee 30 June 2025
21 GK 5 March 1998 £150,000 30 June 2026
25 GK Free 30 June 2024
Defenders
2 DF 8 October 2001 1m 30 June 2027
3 DF 19 January 2005 Loan 31 May 2024
5 DF Free 30 June 2025
6 DF Free 30 June 2025
17 DF 19 July 2000 Free 30 June 2025
22 DF Free 30 June 2024
31 Oscar Halls DF Academy Trainee 30 June 2024
26 DF 26 June 2005 Loan 31 May 2024
29 DF 19 February 2001 Free 30 June 2025
Midfielders
4 MF Free 30 June 2025
8 MF Free 30 June 2025
11 MF Undisclosed 30 June 2026
16 MF 1 August 2004 Loan 31 May 2024
20 MF Academy Trainee 30 June 2026
27 MF 8 October 1991 Free 30 June 2024
34 MF Academy Trainee 30 June 2024
37 Jack Matthews MF Academy Trainee 30 June 2024
Forwards
9 FW Undisclosed 30 June 2026
10 FW 7 January 2001 1 million 30 June 2027
14 FW Free 30 June 2024
15 FW 28 February 1997 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
23 FW Undisclosed 30 June 2025
35 FW 28 July 2006 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
Out on Loan
19 FW Undisclosed 30 June 2024
24 DF Undisclosed 30 June 2024
30 DF Academy Trainee 30 June 2024
32 MF Academy Trainee 30 June 2024
33 Zak Baker GK 19 November 2004 Academy Trainee 30 June 2024

Statistics

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Goals record

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110FW8008
29 FW6006
318MF 4004
23FW 1034
28MF3014
620MF3003
72 DF 2002
15FW2002
96 DF 1001
8 DF1001
Total 300434

Disciplinary record

Rank No. Nat.Po. Name ChampionshipTotal
16 DF401000100501
14FW600000000600
32 DF400000000400
4 MF400000000400
28MF300000100400
29DF400000000400
710FW300000000300
17DF300000000300
20MF300000000300
105 DF200000000200
9 FW200000000200
18MF200000000200
1 GK200000000200
7 MF100000100200
8 DF200000000200
1621GK100000000100
22DF100000000100
Total 46010003005001

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [4]
3 July 2023 Free Transfer [5]
11 July 2023 Undisclosed [6]
17 July 2023 £1,000,000 [7]
21 July 2023 £1,000,000 [8]
1 September 2023 Undisclosed [9]
17 January 2024 Free Transfer [10]
19 January 2024 Free Transfer [11]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
30 June 2023 Released [12] [13]
30 June 2023 Released [14]
30 June 2023 Free Transfer [15]
30 June 2023 Jeffrey Forkuo Released [16]
30 June 2023 Released [17]
30 June 2023 Released [18]
30 June 2023 Released [19] [20]
30 June 2023 Released [21]
30 June 2023 James Morley Released [22]
30 June 2023 Adam Parkes Released [23]
30 June 2023 Sam N'Sapu Released
30 June 2023 Released
30 June 2023 Released [24] [25]
12 January 2024 Undisclosed [26]
31 January 2024 Mutual Consent [27] [28]

Loaned in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromFeeRef
1 July 2023 14 January 2024 [29] [30]
26 July 2023 14 January 2024 [31] [32]
2 August 2023 3 January 2024 [33] [34]
7 August 2023 7 January 2024 [35] [36]
8 January 2024 End of Season [37]
11 January 2024 27 March 2024 [38] [39]
17 January 2024 End of Season [40]
1 February 2024 End of Season [41]

Loaned out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toUntilRef
21 July 2023 End of Season [42]
26 July 2023 26 October 2023 [43]
2 August 2023 7 October 2023 [44]
7 October 2023 4 November 2023 [45]
9 November 2023 Zak Baker 7 December 2023 [46]
15 January 2024 End of Season [47]
1 February 2024 End of Season [48]

Pre-season and friendlies

On June 7, Plymouth Argyle announced their pre-season schedule, with friendlies against Plymouth Parkway, Torquay United, Forest Green Rovers, Salford City and Swindon Town.[49] A week later, a trip to Spain to face Scottish side Heart of Midlothian was also confirmed.[50]

Competitions

Championship

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Championship.

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL Championship fixtures were released.[51]

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Plymouth joined the competition in the third round, and were drawn at home to Sutton United,[52] then away to Leeds United in the fourth round.[53] [54]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Plymouth were drawn at home to Leyton Orient in the first round[55] and to Crystal Palace in the second round.[56]

Notes and References

  1. News: Club Statement: Steven Schumacher . 20 December 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 19 December 2023.
  2. News: Foster Departs . 1 April 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 2 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Foster departs . PAFC.co.uk . 1 April 2024 . 25 May 2024.
  4. News: Julio Pleguezuelo Becomes First Summer Signing .
  5. News: Gibson becomes third summer signing . 3 July 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 3 July 2023.
  6. News: Conor Hazard Signs . 11 July 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 11 July 2023.
  7. News: Whittaker signs for Argyle in club-record deal . 17 July 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 17 July 2023.
  8. News: Mumba Returns in Record-Equalling Deal . 21 July 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 21 July 2023.
  9. News: Argyle sign Mustapha Bundu . 2 September 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 1 September 2023.
  10. News: Argyle Sign Matthew Sorinola . 17 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 17 January 2024.
  11. News: Adam Forshaw Signs For Argyle . 19 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 19 January 2024.
  12. News: Retained List . 10 May 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 10 May 2023.
  13. News: James Bolton joins St Mirren on one-year deal . 26 July 2023 . St Mirren FC . 26 July 2023.
  14. News: Torquay sign ex-Plymouth defender Craske . 21 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 21 July 2023.
  15. News: Ennis departs for Blackburn . 26 May 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 26 May 2023.
  16. News: Academy Retained List . 28 April 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 28 April 2023.
  17. News: Conor Grant joins the Valiants goalkeeper . 28 June 2023 . Port Vale . 28 June 2023.
  18. News: Welsh striker Jephcott joins St Johnstone . 21 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 21 July 2023.
  19. News: Law, Craske and Pursall to Depart . 5 May 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 5 May 2023.
  20. News: Law Returns to The White Tigers . 26 July 2023 . Truro City . 26 July 2023.
  21. News: Experienced midfielder Danny Mayor added to Town's ranks . 26 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 26 June 2023.
  22. News: Dobwalls sign Argyle Academy goalkeeper Morley . 9 June 2023 . The Cornish Times . 9 June 2023.
  23. News: Parkway capture Adams Parkes signature . 17 August 2023 . Plymouth Parkway FC . 17 August 2023.
  24. News: Wilson to Depart . 13 June 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 13 June 2023.
  25. News: Bristol Rovers sign defender Wilson . 23 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 23 June 2023.
  26. News: Gillesphey Signs for Charlton Athletic . 12 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 12 January 2024.
  27. News: Matt Butcher Leaves Argyle . 31 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 31 January 2024.
  28. News: Butcher's a Blue . 31 January 2024 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 31 January 2024.
  29. News: Argyle Sign Kaine Kesler-Hayden on Loan . 29 June 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 29 June 2023.
  30. News: Kesler-Hayden returns to Villa . 14 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 14 January 2024.
  31. News: Lewis Warrington Signs . 26 July 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 26 July 2023.
  32. News: Warrington returns to Everton . 15 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 14 January 2024.
  33. News: Finn Azaz Returns on Loan . 2 August 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 2 August 2023.
  34. News: Azaz returns to Villa . 3 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 3 January 2024.
  35. News: Luke Cundle Signs On Loan . 7 August 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 7 August 2023.
  36. News: Cundle returns to Wolves . 7 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 7 January 2024.
  37. News: Argyle Sign Ashley Phillips on Loan . 8 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 8 January 2024.
  38. News: Gyabi joins on loan until the end of season . 11 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 11 January 2024.
  39. News: Gyabi returns to Leeds for treatment . 27 March 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 27 March 2024.
  40. News: Argyle Sign Alfie Devine on Loan . 17 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 17 January 2024.
  41. News: Argyle Sign Lino Sousa . 1 February 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 1 February 2024.
  42. News: Will Jenkins Davies Set For Torquay Loan . 21 July 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 21 July 2023.
  43. News: Oscar Halls Joins Plymouth Parkway On Loan . 26 July 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 26 July 2023.
  44. News: Jack Endacott Joins Tiverton Town On Loan . 2 August 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 2 August 2023.
  45. News: Jack Endacott Joins Tavistock on Loan . 9 October 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 7 October 2023.
  46. News: Zak Baker Joins Tiverton Town on loan . 9 November 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 9 November 2023.
  47. News: Tyreik Wright joins Bradford on loan . 15 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 15 January 2024.
  48. News: Saxon Earley Joins Wycombe Wanderers On Loan . 1 February 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 1 February 2024.
  49. News: Pre-season schedule confirmed . 7 June 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 7 June 2023.
  50. News: Argyle To Play Hearts In Spain . 15 June 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 15 June 2023.
  51. News: 2023/24 Fixtures Announced . 22 June 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 22 June 2023.
  52. News: Argyle drawn at Home to Sutton in the Emirates FA Cup . 11 December 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 3 December 2023.
  53. News: Argyle Away To Leeds United In The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round . 8 January 2024 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 8 January 2024.
  54. News: Norwich & Plymouth home games confirmed . 12 January 2024 . Leeds United FC . 12 January 2024.
  55. News: Argyle Drawn At Home To Leyton Orient In The Carabao Cup . 22 June 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 22 June 2023.
  56. News: Argyle draw Crystal Palace at home in The Carabao Cup . 10 August 2023 . Plymouth Argyle FC . 9 August 2023.