In the same season they reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time, but lost 6–0 at Bangor City.

The following season they reached the first round of the FA Cup for a second time, where they lost 4–1 at home to Carlisle United.

Although by the time Huyton RLFC had vacated Alt Park the ground had become subject to vandalism and general disrepair, after Knowlsey United moved into Alt Park the ground underwent a series of renovations thanks largely to the involvement of the Orr family, who were the footballing proprietors of Kirkby Town FC and also the people responsible for the team's relocation to Huyton with Roby.

Due to the initial success of Knowlsey United floodlights were installed and with the help of Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council the clubhouse, grandstand & social club were recommissioned & upgraded as well.

Alt Park was transformed into a respectable ground for a club the size of Knowsley United.