The club was established in 1970 by a merger of Albion Rovers and Haden Rangers.

[1] The new club played in the Premier Division of the West Midlands Metropolitan League, which they won at the first attempt.

[4][1] In 1983 Cradley transferred to the Premier Division of the West Midlands (Regional) League.

The club play at Beeches View, which had been the home ground of Albion Rovers prior to the 1970 merger.

[1] A small stand was built in the late 1970s and floodlights were erected during the 1990–91 season.