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.
Later in 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 place, 4 points behind the league champions Queensland Lions, with a record of 22 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws.