In 1874 the club, which was then known as Panthers FC, and based in Blandford Forum, playing in brown and yellow hoops,[2] became the first ever club from the West Country to participate in the FA Cup,[3] reaching the second round on three occasions.

In 2011–12 under manager ,[clarification needed] in his first full season in charge, the club won the Dorset Senior Trophy with a 1–0 win over Parley Sports at Wimborne Town.

They also managed promotion to the sixth step for the first time in their history with a win on 4 May 2024 with one game left.

Sturminster Newton United play their games at the Marco Nott Arena, Honeymead Lane.

The ground has a clubhouse and bar for Home fans and receives an attendance of around 50 people each week in the 600 capacity stadium.