However, they withdrew from the league during the season, dropping into the Thanet League before folding after playing their last match on 10 December. The name Canterbury City was resurrected in 1920 when Canterbury Alliance changed their name after being promoted to Division One of the Faversham & District League. However, they folded during the 1921–22 season after being unable to collect entrance fees from spectators as they played on a recreation ground.
This sequence of events led to their withdrawal from the league during the season, slipping down to the Thanet League before ultimately shutting down following their last match on 10 December. The name Canterbury City was revived in 1920 when Canterbury Alliance rebranded itself after being promoted to Division One of the Faversham & District League. However, they ceased operations during the 1921–22 season due to difficulties collecting entrance fees from spectators as they played on a recreation ground.