Sway F.C.

Sway were founded in 1908 and spent their early days playing friendly fixtures before joining the New Forest League.^[1]

The club played at the Memorial Ground at Pitmore Lane and progressed on to the Bournemouth League, where they enjoyed plenty of success.^[2]

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.^[3]

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.^[4]

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.^[5]

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.^[6]

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.

• Hampshire League
  • Division 4 Runners-up 1977–78
• Hampshire Premier League
  • Division 1 Runners-up 2016–17
  • League Cup Winners 2017-18 and 2021–22
• Bournemouth League
  • Premier Division Champions 2007–08 and 2012-13
  • Division 1 Champions 1945–46, 1976–77 and 2006–07
  • Division 2 Champions 2004-05 (Reserves)
• Bournemouth Football Association
  • Senior Cup Winners 1976-77 and 1977–78
  • Pickford Cup Winners 1976-77 and 2005–06
  • Page Croft Cup Winners 2012–13, Finalists 2016-17 (Reserves)

Sway play at Jubilee Field, Station Road, Sway, SO41 6BE.^[7] The venue has a stand and a permanent pitch barrier. The club are planning to install floodlights so that they are eligible for promotion.^[8]

The Memorial Ground is still used by Sway Juniors and the Cricket Club.

Sam Vokes and Josh McQuoid both played for Sway Juniors in the nineties before turning professional.^[9]

Sway enjoyed a healthy rivalry with number of New Forest clubs. Bashley, Brockenhurst, Lymington Town,^[10] New Milton and Lyndhurst regarded as their main rivals.