The 2014-15 campaign was a season of agonizing near-miss and thrilling momentum for Grimsby Town as The Mariners finished a strong 3rd in the Conference Premier. The side achieved a phenomenal 86 points, driven by the prolific forward Lenell John-Lewis, whose 16 league goals proved crucial in securing a play-off spot. The season's climax was a dramatic run that saw them dismantle Eastleigh in the semi-finals before an ultimately heart-breaking penalty shootout defeat to Bristol Rovers in the Wembley final, despite John-Lewis scoring after just two minutes. It was a bittersweet year that cemented their status as a top non-league side, but prolonged their long wait for a return to the Football League.