Switching again back to the Northern League in 1893–94, they also competed in the first FA Amateur Cup. They established themselves in the Northern League, finishing runners-up in 1894–95, 1895–96 and 1906–07 before finally winning their first title in 1907–08 after a play-off against Darlington St.Augustines. They then lost a title play-off the following season against Bishop Auckland. They also achieved the largest win ever recorded in the Northern League on 29 April 1895 when they hammered North Skelton Rovers 21–0.