The club was founded in 1876 and used the Queen's Head public house for its facilities.

[1] The ground was known for its poor condition and spartan facilities.

[2] The first known game for the club was at South Norwood in November 1878.

[5] After the 1880–81 season, the club disbanded, its captain and players mostly forming the new Esher Leopold football club, which played at Sandown Park, close to the racecourse.

[6] Esher's sole contribution to the national game was its one appearance in the FA Cup, a 5–0 home defeat to the holders, Old Carthusians, in 1881-82,[7] although the club did reach the semi-finals of the first Surrey Senior Cup in 1882–83, losing to Reigate Priory.