Sandiacre Town Football Club was formed in 1978 by Malc Turton and Pete Smith and Tony Mattison.

They had previously run the successful Ilkeston Town Under 14's, and saw the need for youth football in Sandiacre.

At the very first practice night over 150 youngsters turned up and it was decided to run three teams in the Notts Youth League at under 16's, 14's & 12's.

Season 1979/80 saw the number of youth teams grow to five with a Saturday senior side also being established and joining the Central Alliance League as one of the founding members.

The building work was carried out with the help of the Manpower Services Commission and was completed in 1984, The official opening on 28 March 1984 was performed by Peter Taylor and Roy McFarland from Derby County Football Club.