Maldon Town Athletic were established in early 2010 by Tom and John Ilett on behalf of Maldon & Tiptree Youth Football Club. The purpose of its creation was to provide a fun, friendly, and competitive environment to play football for both senior MTYFC players and talented local sunday footballers.

After four seasons in the Chelmsford Invitation League MTA joined the Pope & Smith Sunday League for the start of the 2014/15 season.