Later that season, the club also signed Matt Smith, a former Socceroo and Brisbane Roar championship-winning captain. In its first season in the NPL Queensland, the Knights finished in 2nd position, 4 points off premiers Queensland Lions, with a 22–4–2 record.
Subsequently, during that season, the club also acquired Matt Smith, a former Socceroo and Brisbane Roar championship-winning captain. In its inaugural season in the NPL Queensland, the Knights secured second place, just four points shy of the league title winners Queensland Lions, with a 22-4-2 overall record.