The 2006-07 campaign, marking Lincoln City's 100th season in the Football League, saw The Imps once again surge to the League Two play-offs with a 5th-place finish. Leading the charge was the sensational Jamie Forrester, whose 18 league goals, including three hat-tricks and a stunning four-goal haul at Mansfield, anchored an exciting attack. Despite a strong season that included a thrilling 7-1 demolition of Rochdale, The Imps suffered a heartbreaking play-off semi-final defeat to Bristol Rovers, marking their fifth consecutive unsuccessful attempt to climb the divisions and a defining chapter of the club's enduring fight.