Sway were founded in
1908 and spent their early days playing friendly fixtures before joining the New Forest League. The club played at the Memorial Ground at Pitmore Lane and progressed on to the Bournemouth League, where they enjoyed plenty of success. In 1969, Sway were elected to the
Hampshire League Division 3 West, but frequently struggled and after twice finishing bottom they were relegated in 1975. Back in the Bournemouth League, Sway returned to form and in 1977 they completed the treble after winning the league title, Bournemouth Senior Cup and the Pickford Cup at
Dean Court, Bournemouth. These successes saw a return to the county league, and this time they were better prepared; winning two promotions to a competitive Division 2 where they did well to consolidate until relegation in 1990. Back in the Bournemouth League, Sway enjoyed mixed fortunes but the move to the Jubilee Sports Field in 2005 sparked a revival with successive titles being won in 2007 and 2008. Further title successes resulted in promotion to the
Hampshire Premier League Division 1 in 2015, progressing up to the Senior Division two years later. The club have since consolidated themselves at this level and twice won the League Cup. The Junior section (established in 1988) has continued to grow with more sides frequently being added, including a girls team. ==Honours==