The 2006-07 campaign was a glorious and historic season for Morecambe, delivering the club's first-ever promotion to the Football League. Under manager Sammy McIlroy, The Shrimps finished a strong 3rd in the Conference National, with Garry Thompson's 12 league goals proving vital for their attacking threat. The campaign culminated in a dramatic 2-1 play-off final victory over Exeter City at Wembley Stadium, sealed by an 82nd-minute winner from Danny Carlton, which marked an unforgettable, defining chapter in the club's history.