The 2007-08 campaign, marking Rochdale's Centenary Year, delivered a thrilling promotion push as The Dale secured a 5th-place finish in League Two. Under manager Keith Hill, the team reached the play-off final at Wembley for the first time in club history, with striker Adam Le Fondre's 17 goals across all competitions proving vital. Despite the heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Stockport County in the final, this season, secured after a dramatic semi-final penalty shootout victory over Darlington, remains a pivotal and proud chapter in the club's modern history.