Senglea Athletic Football Club was founded in 1943. It took over from the former Senglea United club, which had been formed in 1921 following the demise of Senglea Shamrocks. After the
Second World War the club began to compete in the Second Division (today's
Third Division) organised by the
Malta Football Association. Apart from moments of success and happiness, this club also had his disappointing moments. For many times this club had to play in the lowest divisions of
Malta. The most moments of glory and happiness occurred in the mid-70's when the club was promoted to the second division, and later on to the first division. For a number of successive times Senglea Athletic F.C. were declared champions of the second division. For another time, in 1981, the club was promoted to the
Maltese Premier Division. During that season, Senglea Athletic made history when they contested in the final of the MFA Trophy, while being in the
Maltese First Division. The club was very near to participate in the
European Cup Winners' Cup, but the final against
Floriana F.C. ended in a 2–1 loss for Senglea Athletic F.C. During that time the president for the club was
Walter Clinch. From that time onwards Senglea Athletic F.C. passed through some very bad moments due to financial crisis. But then in the year 2000, they got back to their feet and were promoted from the
Maltese Third Division to the
Maltese Second Division, together with
Msida F.C. During that time the president for Senglea Athletic F.C. was
Reno Chirchop. The next year, Senglea Athletic F.C., this time again with
Msida F.C., were promoted to the
Maltese First Division. During that time the president for Senglea Athletic F.C. was
Dr. Vincent S. Zammit. The club's aim of competing in the
Maltese Premier League took a step backwards, when during the
2008–09 season they were relegated to the
Maltese Second Division. During the season
2009–10 Senglea Athletic finished in the 9th place, just a position above the relegation play-offs. ==Kit==