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.
The club encountered significant obstacles in competing within the league and suffered a 12-game winless streak from October 17, 2009, to January 19, 2010. This losing sequence was later halted with a scoreless draw against Carlisle United on January 19, 2010, where goalkeeper Williams made several crucial saves, including one from Adam Clayton's long-range drive.