After Peter Dixon's departure a difficult spell followed with several managerial appointments being short lived. However, in 2017/18 Gary Forrest joined the Club and results have seen a significant improvement with a high finish in the League anticipated. They however lost to Stockton Town in the FA Vase, with the Anchors going on to reach the final where they lost to Thatcham Town F.C.. In the 18/19 season West Auckland would reach the FA Vase quarter-final before losing to Chertsey Town.