Founded in 1882, the club became founding members of the Sussex County League in 1920, they won the championship four times between 1923 and 1948, and finished runners-up on a further four occasions.
Founded in 1882, the club became founding members of the West Sussex Football League in 1896. They went on to win the championship four times between 1923 and 1948, and finished runners-up on a further four occasions.