Norwich started the 2014–15 season in good form under new manager Neil Adams. Howson's first goal of the 2014–15 campaign came in a 2–1 away loss at Nottingham Forest. Norwich's form dipped midway through the season which saw manager Neil Adams replaced by Alex Neil. Norwich's fortune turned under Neil's management as they pushed for promotion. Howson gave Norwich the lead in a 3–2 at the Valley against Charlton Athletic. Howson spurred Norwich to victory at The Den as he scored 2 goals including a 25-yard screamer in a 4–1 victory against Millwall. Norwich's good form continued as Howson scored again against Nottingham Forest in a 3–1 win at Carrow Road. Norwich moved into an automatic promotion spot as Howson scored against his former club in a 2–0 win at Leeds. Norwich narrowly missed out on automatic promotion as they finished 3rd in the league. Norwich were drawn against East Anglian rivals Ipswich Town in the semi-finals of the championship play-offs. Howson scored in the first leg of the East Anglian derby at Portman Road with the match finishing 1–1. In the return fixture Norwich secured their place in the play-off final with a 3–1 win at Carrow Road. Howson helped Norwich secure promotion back to the Premier League as the club beat Middlesbrough 2–0 in the final at Wembley Stadium. Howson finished the season with 9 goals in 39 appearances.
