The club was established at a meeting held at the Fitzroy Arms, Drummond Street, Euston Square on 15 August 1883.

[4] In 1884–85, the club entered the London Senior Cup for the first time, and reached the third round (last 15), losing to West End in a replay.

[9] Between the original match and the replay, the Scotchmen went on a tour of the north, which was not successful, the side shipping 12 goals at Rangers and seven at Aston Villa.

went down 7–1 at St Martin's Athletic of Priory Farm in the first round, whereas London Caledonians reached the quarter-finals.

[15] The club played at Queen's Park in West Kilburn, using the Albert Edward inn for facilities.