The original concept behind the creation of the club was to give young migrants an outlet to socialise rather than spend their time in the coffee shops and gambling spots of Adelaide.

In 1998 the Adelaide Cobras played off in a preliminary final at Hindmarsh stadium after finishing 4th in the 2nd division that year under former NSL player/coach Raymond Blair.

The 2006 year was a great success for the club with the Adelaide Cobras completing at treble of titles in the Seniors, Reserves and Under 18s who all finished top of their respective leagues.

In 2009 the Adelaide Cobras finally was promoted to the top tier of FFSA being the NPL or first division by finishing minor premiers.

In a finish to the year (no finals played that season) the Cobras defeated Salisbury 7-4 in Round 22 and only lost top spot by goal difference to Para Hills.

In an exciting last game in round 22, the Cobras defeated close rivals Modbury Vista 1-0 at Jack Smith Park to clinch promotion and top position in the league standings.

The Under 18s also clinched the Premiership and Championship double by going undefeated for the entire season, cementing a successful year for the club.