After appearing in the opening game of the 2011–12 season, Schumacher, however, tore his calf muscle during a match against Coventry City in the first round of the League Cup and was substituted in the 31st minutes, as Bury won 3–1. Following this, it was announced that he was sidelined for six weeks. After returning to training in late–September, it wasn’t until on 8 October 2011 when Schumacher returned to the first team, coming on as a late substitute, in a 2–0 win against Exeter City. Since returning from injury, he regained his first team place in the first team, as well as, his captaincy. Schumacher scored his first goal of the season, in a 4–2 win over Walsall on 19 November 2011. Shortly after, he signed a two-year contract with the club, keeping him until 2014. Schumacher later added five more goals, including a 3–2 brace win against Yeovil Town on 20 January 2012. However, he was suffered a hamstring injury that saw him sidelined for three matches due to injury, Schumacher regained his first team place and under his leadership, he helped the club survive relegation, finishing in 14th place. At the end of the 2011–12 season, Schumacher made thirty-four appearance and scoring six times in all competitions.