[2] Tunbridge Wells FC was originally formed in 1886, and played as an amateur side until the 1st World War when they folded.

[3][4] Tunbridge Wells Rangers were a separate club founded as a professional team in 1903 when they joined the Kent League.

In terms of winning FA Cup ties, Tunbridge Wells Rangers were the most successful club in the country.

[9] During this period the club once again progressed to the first round proper of the FA Cup but unfortunately endured a 5–0 defeat at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion.

[10] The supporters formed a new club, once again called simply Tunbridge Wells FC, and re-joined the Kent League.

On 31 August 2005, Tunbridge Wells made football history by winning the longest penalty shoot-out ever in a senior cup match.

[11] No less than 40 spot kicks were needed before Wells emerged as the victors, 16–15 over Littlehampton Town in the FA Cup preliminary round.

[12] This appointment turned out to be a masterstroke as Martin Larkin coached Tunbridge Wells to the Final of the FA Vase, and they played Spennymoor Town of the Northern League on 4 May 2013 at Wembley.

During the period he was manager Tunbridge Wells had won silverware for the first time in 25 years, and were runners up in three further cup finals.

[16] The occasion was commemorated with a charity football match between Tunbridge Wells and a TV All Stars team which included Jess Conrad and Bernard Bresslaw.

[20] A fire on 12 January 2023, started by an electrical fault, heavily damaged the clubhouse and made the venue unusable for the foreseeable future.