The 2005-06 campaign was a season that defined the rise of a Scunthorpe United legend, as The Iron secured a solid 12th-place finish in League One. Leading the charge was the sensational young striker Billy Sharp, whose phenomenal 23 goals were crucial in a campaign built on attacking verve and promise. It was a standout year that marked Sharp's breakout season as a top-class goalscorer and remains a defining chapter in Scunthorpe's modern history.