Bitton AFC were founded in 1892. They play at the Midland Spinner Stadium which is on the outskirts of the village of Bitton, on the A420 between Bath and Bristol. This has been their home since the club was formed. There is very little history of the club before the Second World War. From 1945 up until the late 1980's they ran teams in the Bristol and District Football League with limited success.

In the 1989/90 season the club 1st team played in the Senior Division of the Bristol and District Football League. After winning promotion two years in succession the 1st team started the 1991/92 season playing in the Premier Division of the Bristol Premier Combination. Season 1994/95 was to prove one of the club's most memorable, winning the GFA Senior Amateur Cup and finishing Runners-Up in the Bristol Premier Combination, achieving promotion to the Gloucestershire County League.

Season 1996/97 saw the club reach the GFA Challenge Trophy Final, losing narrowly to Mangotsfield United. The club also finished Runners Up in the Gloucestershire County League and were promoted to the Western League First Division.

After 7 seasons in the First Division, the Club achieved its highest position during the 2003/04 season, when finishing Runners Up and gaining promotion to the Western League Premier Division.

Upon becoming an established Western League Premier Division Club, Bitton AFC were crowned Champions in 2008/09, whilst Winning the GFA Challenge Trophy in the same season. Despite winning the league then, and earning Runners Up in 2010/11, Bitton were unable to gain promotion, as the ground facilities did not satisfy Southern League standards.

Over the last decade the club has matched its playing performance with many off the pitch developments. A stand seating 50 was built. Covered accommodation for 150 was erected. In February 2001 floodlighting was installed which is up to Conference standard. 2004 saw the building of a new dressing room block, including a kitchen and boardroom and also a floodlight multiple use games area. During the summer of 2011 Chairman John Langdon invested significantly into the clubs facilities to ensure they met Southern League standards should Bitton qualify for promotion in the future. The wooden clubhouse was demolished and a new building erected, whilst arrangements were made to accommodate turnstiles required for the next level. This investment continues to demonstrate the clubs drive and ambition to push for promotion to the Southern League.

The Reserve Team played in the Premier Division of the Bristol Premier Combination whilst the 'A' team (3rd's) play in Division 1 of the Bristol and District League. Bitton Ladies were formed at the start of the 2007/2008 season and play in the Gloucestershire County Womens Football League. Bitton AFC also run an impressive Youth structure for boys & girls, with teams ranging from Under 6's right through to Under 18's.

Sadly the end of the 2018-19 season it was decided to withdraw the reserve side from the Bristol Premier Combination League leaving the club with one senior side but increased the 18s age group to two sides. The ladies team has also disbanded but a strong girls team is progressing through the club and it will hopefully see a resurgence of ladies football in the near future.

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