In March 2008, the club entered into a partnership with Newton Abbot to share administrative resources, although the players remained separate.

In the early years, the club played at two different locations before moving to its present-day site, now known as Sandy Lane, midway through the 20th century.

One of the earliest recorded honours occurred in season 1931–32 when the club lifted the East Devon Senior Cup.

A full Youth Section was formed in 1983, and under its separate committee, five teams represented the club in various age groups.

In 1988–89, Dawlish's third team won the Devon & Exeter League Senior Division 3, remaining unbeaten for the entire season and only dropping 3 points.

The ground was officially opened 9 February 1987, celebrated when Queens Park Rangers brought their full squad to play the 1st team.

Dawlish has also played Crewe Alexandra on several occasions, having established a close relationship with their manager Dario Gradi.

It was Dario Gradi who spotted the talents of a Dawlish Youth player Seth Johnson, and for those who do not know – Seth Johnson not only played for Crewe Alexandra, but went on to play for Derby County and Leeds United as well as becoming a full England international.

As part of the Western League development standards, Dawlish built new changing rooms in readiness for the 1989–90 season.

Since this time, Dawlish has hosted many football league teams, including Burnley, Lincoln, Leyton Orient, Bury, Bristol City, Huddersfield Town, Sheffield Wednesday, and Wimbledon, as well as our local senior teams Plymouth Argyle, Torquay United, and Exeter City.

The third team, however, continued to flourish under manager Tim Bradshaw and secured promotion to Devon & Exeter League Intermediate Division Two.

Yet again, the third team enjoyed another promotion year, this time finishing as runners-up to secure their position in Intermediate I for 2006–07.

Barnstaple Manager Jeff Evans take over the managerial role of the club with Chris Porter, his assistant.

The club reached the FA Vase 5th, being defeated by Gresley Town in a replay at the Moat Ground after two battling legs of football.

The 2010/11 Season saw Adam Kerswell take over again, but he lasted no longer than a month before Captain Gary Fisher was given the role of player/manager.

With Jules Ematti-Ematti and Joe Bushin leaving the club to pursue careers at a higher level, a new-look Dawlish team, including the likes of Karl Baker, Liam McAuley, Clay Bond, Alex Narramore and manager Gary Fisher competed in the club's final season.