During the same season, Grays also won the FA Trophy, beating Hucknall Town on penalties in the final at Villa Park, with Nutter playing the whole match. As a result of Grays' promotion, the 2005–06 season gave Nutter another opportunity to play in the Conference National. He played regularly during the season as Grays finished third in the league.
During the same period, Grays won the FA Trophy by defeating Hucknall Town in a penalty shootout at Villa Park, with Nutter playing the entire match. This victory resulted in Grays' promotion to the Conference National for the 2005–06 season, which provided Nutter another opportunity to play regularly.