Founded in 1883, Sevenoaks Town FC is a cornerstone of the local community. Originally a founding member of the Kent League, the club left after just one season. After a long absence of over 110 years, it re-emerged in 2006, quickly re-establishing its presence in the football world. The club played its first recorded match against Royal Arsenal in 1893, drawing a crowd of over 1,000 spectators and showcasing its early potential and connection with the community.

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In 1906, Sevenoaks Town became a founding member of the Sevenoaks League, and in 1951, they merged with St John’s United, winning the Kent Amateur League title on two occasions. The club achieved its first major success in 1984 when it became the inaugural champion of the reorganised Kent County League. After more than a century in amateur leagues, they ascended to the semi-professional Kent League in 2003, marking a new era in their history. Their first season saw them achieve a respectable 11th place, highlighted by a thrilling comeback victory against former Football League side Maidstone United.

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The club’s participation in senior leagues opened the door to prestigious FA competitions, where they made their FA Vase debut in the 2004-05 season. Their most notable FA Cup performance came in 2016-17 when they faced Chesham in a replay during the second qualifying round. They have also made strides in the FA Trophy, with their inaugural match in 2018-19 featuring a memorable victory over Grays Athletic.

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Under the leadership of Micky Collins, who took charge in 2014, Sevenoaks enjoyed a period of impressive growth, culminating in the 2017-18 season when they secured the Southern Counties East League title and achieved promotion to Step 4 for the first time. Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the club demonstrated resilience, with Harry Hudson taking over in 2021 and leading a remarkable turnaround, securing a mid-table finish and an impressive 13th place at the end of the season.

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The 2022-23 season brought about the club’s best-ever runs in both the Emirates FA Cup and the Isuzu FA Trophy, highlighted by a thrilling win over Bath City. As they moved into the 2023-24 season, Sevenoaks faced transitions, including managerial changes, but continued to thrive with a focus on rebuilding the squad and reintroducing a reserve team. The club remains committed to fostering talent across all ages, with a vibrant community of over 1,299 players and dedicated volunteers.

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The 2023/24 season saw Sevenoaks finish 10th - inconsistent results after a promising start seeing them feature in a congested mid-table with only five points separating as many as six clubs. Reaching the quarter-finals in the DFDS Kent Senior Cup was one highlight after disappointing early exits in the FA Cup and FA Trophy. The club said farewell to two managers -
Harry Hudson left in October, replaced by his No.2 Mark Dacey who stepped down for personal reasons.

 

Marcel Nimani was appointed in June with the task of rebuilding the squad with only two players remaining from last season. 

A reserve team has been re-introduced, managed by Steve McGinn, to play in the Sevenoaks League Premier Division.

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The club's women's teams continue to progress in their respective competitions as well as success for many of the club's junior teams - boys and girls - and Powerchair - Gregg Baxter selected for the England Development Squad, scoring a hat-trick against Spain.
Funding was confirmed to finance the long term project of redeveloping Greatness Park.

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Sevenoaks Town FC is more than just a football club; it’s a vibrant community shaping the future of football while building lasting friendships and memories.