The 2007-08 campaign delivered a season of dramatic false hope and ultimate relief for Chester City, as The Seals clawed their way to a nervous 22nd-place finish in League Two, narrowly avoiding relegation. The season began brilliantly, with the side soaring as high as 2nd place in the table before a massive slump under managers Bobby Williamson and Simon Davies dragged them into a desperate battle for survival. Leading the charge and providing crucial goals throughout the turmoil was the enigmatic forward Kevin Ellison, whose 11 league goals proved decisive, including a vital late double in the successful 3-1 away win against eventually-relegated Mansfield Town that secured their survival. It was a tense, unforgettable year defined by the club's successful, last-gasp fight to preserve their Football League status.