The 2004-05 campaign was a hard-fought season of consolidation for Plymouth Argyle as The Pilgrims returned to the second tier, now rebranded as the Championship, finishing a respectable 17th under manager Bobby Williamson. Leading the charge was club legend Paul Wotton, whose 12 crucial goals, including several trademark free-kicks, proved decisive in securing a comfortable mid-table finish in their first season back at this level. The year, marked by the excitement of a 5-0 home thrashing of Brighton and a spirited 3-1 FA Cup third-round loss to Premier League Everton at a packed Home Park, cemented their status back among the elite and remains a proud chapter in the club's modern history.