 Elphick then scored his first Bournemouth goal of the season on 17 January 2015, in a 2–0 win over Rotherham United.Elphick was ever present this season, making and captained 46 league appearance for the club and helping the club reach promotion to the Premier League for the first time.After helping the club winning promotion, Elphick was awarded the supporters' player of the year and credited Howe for the influence he made this season.