History

Thamesmead FC was formed in 1969 as a community team for local youngsters. The club merged with Southlake FC in 1973, and by 1979 were fielding a Saturday team, playing on park pitches at Crossways. In 1980 the club entered the London Spartan League at the Intermediate Division Three level. They dominated the intermediate divisions in the early 80s, but were unable to gain promotion to the senior division until they gained senior status. At around this time, they played matches at the Meridian Sports Ground in Charlton.

In 1985, the club changed its name to Thamesmead Town FC, and later that year they relocated to Bayliss Avenue. The club finally gained senior status during the summer of 1987 and were accepted into the London Spartan League Premier Division for the 1987/88 season. The club joined the Kent League in June 1991, where they have remained ever since, generally finishing amongst the top half dozen in the table. In 2003, they missed the runner-up spot on goal difference, despite having more points than Cray Wanderers, who won the League! This was due to placings being decided on points per game after Faversham Town failed to complete the season.

Bayliss Avenue was officially opened in August 1988 with a match against the then FA Cup holders Wimbledon.

The clubhouse, pitches and car park and other original facilities were constructed at a cost of £450,000, and further improvements were carried out in 2000, including the addition of perimeter railings and hard standing on the dugout side of the pitch.

Improvements have continued since then, including the erection of a new 125 seat stand, replacing two smaller stands with bench seating. Unfortunately, problems with vandalism have led to the clubhouse being fortified and the playing area surrounded with high mesh fencing, which also encloses the players' walkway from the clubhouse/dressing rooms to the pitch. There is also a large car park, however traffic noise from the busy A2016 flyover that runs past the far end of the pitch is a constant irritant.