1983–84 was a decent season with the club finishing in 8th position, whilst also reaching the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup, before losing 0–3 at Barking. Ashford also got to the semi-final of the Courage Eastern Floodlit Cup, eventually losing to Stansted 2–3 on a penalty shoot-out after the sides had drawn a two legged semi-final 3–3. This was no disgrace a just a couple of weeks later Stansted lifted the FA Vase with a 3–2 win over Stamford.