[4] This merger actually took place and their first match as Border United was played against the Rutherglen Football Club in August 1877 and was captained by Jacob Levin.

Border United players selected in this squad were J Chivell, J Levin and A McLaughlin,[7] resulting in a win to Melbourne.

[8] In 1880, in a match played on the Corowa ground to decide the "unofficial" premiership of the North East District, Border United: 7.14 – 56 defeated Beechworth: 2.1 – 13.

In 1896, William King – Border United FC was arrested and charged with assaulting umpire Tidyman, cutting his face in a match against Chiltern Football Club.

[20] In 1897, the Border United and Corowa Federal Junior Football Club's merged after a number of last year's players had left the district.

[21] In 1899, the small town of Corowa boasted four football teams – Border United, Half – Holidays, Pilots and Pirates, as well as Wahgungah across the river.

[25] At the Border United FC's Annual General Meeting at the O'Leary's Courthouse Hotel on Wednesday, 13 April 1904 and "owing to the apathy shown last year and so far as the present season has gone it was decided to disband the club.

"[26] Then on Tuesday, 19 April 1904, a meeting was held at Kelly's Corowa Hotel, it was resolved to re-form and once again enter the O&MFA, with the nominations and elections of the club's office bearers taking place.

One newspaper article wrote due to "the introduction of professionalism in different teams......it absolutely killed football in Corowa......a number of players now appear to play for whichever club is offering the highest price".

[37] In 1911, the Corowa FC were reformed after a meeting at Jager's Royal Hotel on Tuesday, 4 April and decided to continue to play in the red and black colours as in previous years.

In September 1911, Chas Flowers won a gold medal for winning the Corowa Free Press goalkicking competition.

[41] In September 1914, North Melbourne Football Club defeated Border United on the Corowa Recreation Reserve.

[44] Lake Rovers defeated the Freehold Ramblers in the grand final at Barkly Park Oval, Rutherglen.

The Corowa Stars initially applied to enter the Coreen & District Football League, but their entry was rejected.

Corowa Stars decided to reform after their 1934 – AGM, but it appears they never got up and going and did not enter a team in any local competition and ultimately folded.

In 1926, the Corowa Recreation Reserve hosted the O&MFA grand final when St. Patrick's FC defeated Wangaratta Football Club.

[68] In 1936, Corowa played with a newly designed jumper, which was all black with a red V across the front and a white number on the rear, which was adopted at the club's AGM.

[72] Unfortunately the club disbanded in early 1940 due to World War II, with many young local players joining the military.

[75] In 1944, the Border United FC was reformed and they entered the Murray Valley Patriotic Football League, with all funds going to charity.

In November 1946, former Richmond Football Club premiership player, Leo Merrett was initially appointed as coach for the 1947 season, but was refused a clearance.

[79] Border United officials then signed up South Melbourne Football Club player, Tom Roulent as coach,[80] but his clearance was also refused.

[83] In 1949, South Corowa lost the grand final by four points to Wahgunyah Football Club at Coreen and were coached by W.

[85] Border United lost the 1947 O&MFL Preliminary Final to Benalla at Rutherglen, after being in front at half time.

[92] In July 1950, Ken Hansen played in the New South Wales state team on the half back line at the national football carnival held in Brisbane, Queensland.

[103] Two Corowa players, Keith Schmidt and Leo Farrell trained with the Collingwood Football Club during the 1954 pre-season and apparently showed some promising form.

The Reverend Father Bonnar's Gold Medal The S C Janson Cup (Janson's Sports Store)[134] The "Maples Medal", donated by Maples Furniture Store Ltd. Les Harper Cup (Harper's Empire Hotel), Murray Valley Patriotic Football League, Border United Football Club.