[2] The club was initially formed in 1875 and were founder members of the Ayrshire Football Association in 1877, but went into abeyance in 1883 and did not re-emerge fully until 1888.

Around this time the club featured goalkeeper Hugh McDonald, who later had some success at Woolwich Arsenal.

[2] Beith lasted the Division's three seasons, finishing 7th, 13th and 12th, but were not retained by the League.

[2] The club joined the Scottish Football Alliance, playing against Galston and reserve teams of the Scottish Football League First Division clubs.

[2] The club decided in 1938 to leave the senior ranks and become Beith Juniors.