The 2014-15 campaign was Rochdale's most successful season to date, as The Dale secured a superb 8th-place finish in League One, firmly establishing themselves back in the third tier following their recent promotion. Leading the charge was the talismanic forward Ian Henderson, whose career-best 22 league goals powered the team, earning him the Golden Boot runner-up spot. Under manager Keith Hill, the season was built on high-flying form and a genuine push for the play-offs that ultimately fell just six points short, cementing this as a defining chapter of modern success for the club.