They are currently members of the Southern League Division One South and play at the Sports Ground.

Bideford Town was established in the late 1890s and spent most of their history playing in the North Devon League.

In 1947 the club was reformed as Bideford A.F.C.,[2] and joined Section A of the North Devon League.

They drew 3–3 with Third Division Colchester United at Layer Road before losing the replay 2–1.

They finished as runners-up twice in a row in 1977–78 and 1978–79, also reaching the FA Cup first round in 1977–78, losing 3–1 at Portsmouth.

They won the Western League again in 1981–82, as well as reaching the first round of the FA Cup, losing 2–1 at home to Barking.