However, the club struggled in the league and record twelve games without a point between 17 October 2009 and 19 January 2010. This was later ended in the next game when the club drew 0–0 against Carlisle United and the game also saw Williams making a string of saves, including saving a shot from Adam Clayton's 30 yard drive.
Despite struggling in the league, the team endured an unprecedented 12-game winless period between October 17, 2009, and January 19, 2010. This drought was eventually ended with a scoreless draw against Carlisle United on January 19, 2010, where goalkeeper Williams made several pivotal saves, including one from Adam Clayton's long-range shot.