The bubble seemed to burst in 2006 when after the loss of their main financial backer the club lost many key personnel, and like their predecessors Newbury Town endured numerous problems with their home ground.

After a tough season in 2005/06 which saw relegation narrowly avoided after a goals from Andrew Storton and Guy Whittingham in a 2–1 win on the final day.

disaster struck the club when they lost the lease on the Faraday Road ground and as a result were demoted to the Wessex League's bottom division.

Now playing at St. Bartholomew's School, the penniless club struggled to attract good quality players and after a slow start they withdrew from the competition in October 2006.

Fortunately, football still continues at Faraday Road today as upon taking up residence in 2006, Reading League side Old London Apprentice changed their name to Newbury.