South West Ham were formed in the 1880s as a club for the "healthy pursuit of football" for the working class demographic in the surrounding area.

During the early years of the club, South West Ham helped produce future West Ham United players in Billy Barnes and Aubrey Fair.

[2] In 1896, South West Ham entered the FA Cup at the preliminary stage, losing 4–1 to Windsor & Eton.

[1] South West Ham played at the cricket ground occupied by South West Ham Cricket Club on North Woolwich Road in Canning Town.

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