The side went from strength to strength and a top 6 finish was claimed on the last day of the season to round off an excellent season. United entered 2006–07 with a certain amount of optimism as the bid to bring Southern League football back to West Oxfordshire. A lack of consistency and too many draws saw them slip away from the leading pack and eventually finish 6th for the second season running. The club did however reach the Challenge Cup Final before losing 2–1 to Hungerford Town. In the close season Keyes stood down as manager and United moved quickly to appoint Andy Lyne. Lyne had two spells as manager at Witney Town in the nineties and his homecoming was well received by the fans who hoped he could work his magic for a third time at Marriotts Stadium.