Like Sheffield United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Thames, New Brighton Tower were formed to play at an already-built stadium.

The football club was formed in 1896 to provide the entertainment, and joined the Lancashire League at the start of the 1897–98 season.

Although they were initially rejected, the league later decided to expand Division Two by four clubs and New Brighton Tower were accepted.

The Team's nickname was the Towerites and their home kit in their first season was white shirts and blue shorts.

This however changed for the following season to salmon pink shirts with a black trim and white shorts.