The club was established in January 1996,[2] six years after Colne Dynamoes folded after being refused promotion to the Football Conference.

They went on to finish fourth in the division and qualified for the play-offs, losing 2–1 to Leek Town in the semi-finals.

In 2023–24 Colne won the Lancashire FA Trophy, defeating Bamber Bridge 5–2 in the final.

[5] The club play at Holt House, which was previously the home ground of Colne Dynamoes.

[6] The ground was originally an area with several pitches, before being enclosed in 1975 when Dynamoes joined the Lancashire Combination, although it continued to be used for cricket.