Following World War II FC Kempten played in the Amateurliga Bayern-Süd (III) between 1957 and 1963 where they earned mid-table results.

Over the next several decades Kempten played as an unremarked side in fourth- and fifth-tier competition.

In 1999 the club emerged as the champions of the Landesliga Süd (V) and won promotion to the Bayernliga (IV) for a two season long turn.

FC Kempten plays its home matches in the Illerstadion, opened on 15 August 1963.

In the Schwaben Cup however, Kottern gained the upper hand, defeating the FC 6–5 on penalties after a 2–2 draw after normal time.