The club was established in 1964 and currently competes in the Northern NSW State League Division 1.

South Cardiff was the first team to score in the Round of 32 national knockout competition the FFA CUP.

In 2015, South Cardiff were relegated to the Northern NSW State League Division 1 for the 2016 season.

The club plays its home matches at the Ulinga Complex which is located at Cross Street Cardiff South.

The club prides itself in producing players, the most notable of which is Connor Metcalfe