Brief History

Following their formation in 1886,Herne Bay FC began life in The East Kent League. Within ten years Bay moved to the Kent League, however this was short lived and by the turn of the century they were again competing in the East Kent League.Winning the league title for four successive years between 1902 and 1906, prompted a return to the Kent League.
1953 saw the move to Winch’s Field. Over 1000 spectators saw their first match at their new home; a 2 - 2 draw against Tunbridge Wells Reserves in Kent League Division 2. Within two years they lifted the Division 2 title, winning promotion to Division 1.  In the 1957-58 season the club won The Kent Amateur Cup beating Bromley 2 - 0 in the final. The following season saw the Kent League fold and a move to the Aetolian League followed.  The 1964-65 season saw another move to Division 2 of the Athenian League, where they enjoyed several successful seasons followed by promotion to Division 1. A good run in the FA Cup saw the Bay reach the 4th qualifying round, where they lost to the then ‘mighty’ Margate in front of a record home attendance of 2303.