The 2003-04 campaign was a season of vital triumph for Hull City as The Tigers clinched an impressive 2nd-place finish in the Football League Third Division, securing a long-awaited automatic promotion back to the third tier. Under the guidance of Peter Taylor, the team was an attacking force, firing in 82 goals on their way to the top. Leading the charge was the prolific striker Ben Burgess, whose 18 goals proved decisive in a campaign built on consistency and momentum. This historic year, which was the final season the division was known as the Third Division, remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.