In the 2010s, the club saw a rise through the Dutch football pyramid, under the guidance of former professional player Hans Kraay Jr., who served as head coach from 2004 to 2011.

On 12 November 2008 the club gained nationwide attention by defeating Eredivisie squad Vitesse Arnhem by 1–0 in the third round of the national KNVB Cup.

In 2010 the club was promoted to the Topklasse, the newly established semi-professional Dutch third tier.

Starting in season 2016–2017, the club played in the newly established Tweede Divisie.

On 18 December 2018 Lienden withdrew from this competition due to financial difficulties[1] but eventually found funds to continue.