The 2016-17 campaign was a triumphant season for Plymouth Argyle, delivering automatic promotion as The Pilgrims surged to a spectacular 2nd-place finish in League Two. Under the guidance of manager Derek Adams, the side overcame a difficult start to hold the top spot for much of the season. Spearheading the charge was the talismanic Irish playmaker Graham Carey, whose 14 crucial league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on consistency and the defensive solidity of a team that included fellow PFA Team of the Year members Sonny Bradley and Luke McCormick. It was a standout year that marked the club's return to the third tier, highlighted by an unforgettable FA Cup run which included hosting Liverpool at a packed Home Park.