[4] They also reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time, eventually losing 4–1 to Brighton in a replay.

[4] However, the club's biggest success came in the FA Trophy, where they reached the final at Villa Park after beating three teams from the Football Conference.

[5] In the final the club beat favourites Forest Green Rovers 1–0,[6] becoming the first team from the Isthmian League to win the competition for 20 years.

[4] The season had also seen them reach the FA Cup first round for a third time; again drawn to face Southend, they lost 3–2 in a replay at Park Lane after a 1–1 draw at Roots Hall and the FA Trophy final, where they lost 3–2 to Hednesford Town.

[4] After two seasons at the fifth level, King decided the poor attendances did not justify continued investment in the club and they took voluntary demotion to Division One North of the Isthmian League.

After defeating AFC Sudbury 3–2 in the semi-finals, they beat Redbridge 5–4 on penalties in the final after the match had ended 1–1 and were promoted back to the Premier Division.

The club finished third in the Premier Division the following season before being beaten by Aveley in the play-off semi-finals.

Upon formation, the club played at The Paddocks on Long Road on the island, before moving to Furtherwick School.