In the late 1980s, after a period of severe financial difficulties had been overcome, the club was finally able to upgrade its facilities and step up to the Gloucestershire County League, where they finished runners-up in their first season and were promoted to the Hellenic League Division One West.

This earned promotion to the Southern League, but on 10 July 2007, the club made the following announcement on their website: It is with the utmost regret that that Slimbridge AFC announce their resignation from the BGB Business Football League Division One – Midland Division, with immediate effect.The decision was reached at a Club Committee Meeting yesterday evening (9th July 2007).

This unfolding situation has cast severe doubts as to the ability of the Club to compete seriously at Step Four level.

The club re-established itself in the Hellenic League Premier Division, and with Leon Sterling and assistant Fred Ward at the helm on the pitch, the club achieved sixth place (2010–11 season) and fifth place (2011–12 season) finishes upon their return to the top flight of the Hellenic League.

The ground also plays host to the home games of Forest Green Rovers' women's team.