The 2016-17 campaign delivered a spectacular season for Fleetwood Town as The Cod Army clinched an impressive 4th-place finish in League One, securing a coveted spot in the promotion play-offs. Leading the charge was the prolific forward David Ball, whose career-high 14 league goals anchored an attack that scored 64 goals overall, propelling the team to a strong 82-point finish under manager Uwe Rosler. It was a standout year that marked the club's highest-ever league finish and saw them push agonizingly close to the Championship, cementing a defining chapter in their modern history.