 Grays faced League One outfit Carlisle United away in the FA Cup first round on 8 November.In the 1–1 stalemate, Stuart scored Grays' only goal in the 52nd minute, with a ten-yard volley.In the New Year's Day fixture of 2009, Stuart scored with a header from a free-kick taken by Sam Sloma, to hand Grays a 3–1 victory over Ebbsfleet United.