The 2006-07 campaign was a season of soaring hope and ultimate frustration for Brescia, as Le Rondinelle battled to a strong 6th-place finish in Serie B. Their attack was spearheaded by veteran striker Davide Possanzini, who notched a decisive 13 goals. Despite their competitive position in the table and briefly leading the league early on, they narrowly missed the promotion play-offs due to the automatic promotion rule, which saw Juventus, Napoli, and Genoa all move directly to Serie A.