In 1907, Aberdeen University lost 5–1 to Raith Rovers at Kirkcaldy whilst in 1925 the Club travelled to Dundee United only to go down 5–1 in the first Round.

In season 1963–64, the university clinched the prestigious local amateur knockout competition, the Bowie Cup, for the first time.

The 1960s were a prolific time for the university led by coach Tudar Hale who later left to take up an appointment in England.

In 1969 Dr Eric Farr took over as Coach and led the university to further success at SUSF and Amateur level.

Key players of the era were captain John McGrory, vice-captain Dave McWilliam, Alex Ingram, Phil Williams, Roy Pilgrim, Norrie Stuart and Robin Mitchell, all of whom were University internationalists.

There was some success at Universities level with the Uni second team claiming the Paterson Trophy for the first time in 1982–83.

In 1987–88, an Aberdeen side led by Club Captain Rab Adams and coached by former players, Craig Graham and Mark Stewart, finally reclaimed the Queen's Park Shield as SUSF Champions.

The Dons side included notable Premier Division players such as Gary Smith, Jim Hamilton, Ricky Gillies, Darren Mackie, Dennis Wyness and Kevin Rutkiewicz.

American Student Brendan Hanke scored both goals in the final, leading to the hard fought 2–1 win over De Montfort which included hospitalisation for striker Donal Henretty and keeper Ewan Scott.