History
The club was formed in 1898 as Blisworth Football Club. The club joined the United Counties League Division Three in 1970. After two seasons, the division was renamed Division Two. After spending eight years in the United Counties League, Blisworth dropped back to local football. They re-joined the United Counties League in Division One in 1987, and remained there until resigning in 2006. Their highest league position was third placing in 1987–88.
After resigning, Blisworth entered the Northamptonshire Football Combination. They were promoted to the Premier Division after finishing as runners-up in Division One in 2011–12.
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