 Despite being relegated to the Football Conference in 2007, Torquay found themselves at the new Wembley Stadium the following year for the 2008 FA Trophy Final.Unfortunately, Torquay were destined to be the losing side again, being beaten this time by Ebbsfleet United.However, the club's fifth appearance at Wembley for the 2009 Conference National play-off Final resulted in a victory against Cambridge United and ensured the club's return to the Football League after a two-year absence.