There is evidence to support the existence of a football club in Stamford as far back as 1870 and various clubs came and went in the next 20 years until 1894 when the towns two most prominent clubs Stamford Town and Rutland Ironworks amalgamated. Initially the club adopted the name Rutland Ironworks who were considered as the stronger of the 2 teams, but the current clubs existence is generally accepted to date back to 1894 when the Stamford Town name was adopted to give the club a higher profile.

  Stamford Town enjoyed success from the off, and won the Younger cup in their first season. They continued in their success and became one of the most successful clubs in the area. They also won the Hinchingbrooke cup in two consecutive years 1906/1907 & 1907 /1908, in front of four figure crowds. In 1909 the club decided to go professional and joined the Northants League, later to be known as the United Counties League. This league was pretty much a walk through as Stamford won the league title in only their 3rd season with a team of Northamptonshire players lured to Stamford by the prospect of work in committee man Jack Pick’s car works.

  In the 1912/13 season Stamford had their best cup round reaching the 5th qualifying round, equivalent to the 2nd round today, before losing 2-0 at Chatham, who were then promptly drawn against Sunderland, champions of the Football League, in the next round

  Stamford’s two first league stars were Teddy Tye who was signed by Chelsea and Joe Johnson who moved to Notts County. They followed one time England Amateur International Harry Springthorpe, who moved to Grimsby, into the Football League.

  The inter war years were far from distinguished. Stamford’s record defeat came during this period when they were thumped 0-17 at Rothwell in an FA Cup Replay. However, three years later Stamford had fonder memories of a club record 13-0 thrashing of Peterborough Reserves.

  In the inter War years Charlie McCartney scored a staggering 235 goals in Stamford colours. Towards the late 30's financial troubles plagued the club and in 1939 they decided to take a seasons break to put the finances right within a few weeks war was declared and it was 1945 before league football resumed.

  In 1946 the club joined the UCL, successor of the Northants League. In 1953 the ground hosted a record crowd of 4,200 with the Daniels sharing six goals with Kettering in the FA Cup before bowing out 0-12 in the replay. In 1955 Stamford joined the Central Alliance before showing their full potential and earning promotion into the Midland League. 1961 saw Arsenal visit Wothorpe road, the Gunners winning a match to celebrate the towns Quincentenary. The clubs best FA Cup scalp was claimed in 1968 /69 as Bedford Town were beaten en-route to a 4th Round Qualifying exit.

  The club rejoined the UCL in 1972, where they became a power under the leadership of manager Norman Rigby. Another FA Cup run in 1973/74 ended at the Fourth Qualifying Round Stage, with Stamford reaching the Semi Finals of the newly formed FA Vase a year later. After several near misses, Stamford finally won the UCL League and Cup double in 1976, going one better in the Vase, reaching the Final where they lost 0-1 to Billericay.

  Stamford continued to dominate the UCL, winning the championship again in 1978. Under the leadership of Malcolm Hird the club completed a hat-trick of UCL Championships, with the UCL Knock Out Cup being landed in 1980 and 1982. A return trip to Wembley in 1980 saw the club win the FA Vase, goals from Keith Alexander and Andy McGowan being enough to beat Guisborough 2-0. Money made from the second Wembley visit helped the club to install floodlights in 1981 and Manchester United and Notts Forest. Were amongst the top level side to visit Wothorpe Road in the early 1980’s.

  The clubs golden age was at an end but the appointment of Steve Evans as manager in 1994 helped to bring about a Stamford revival. Evans brought ex Peterborough United players Trevor Quow, Steve Collins, Milton Graham and Mickey Gynn to the club, along with Scottish International David Speedie and ex Olympic decathlon champion Daley Thompson. The club won their seventh UCL Championship in their centenary season and the following season was even better as the Daniels retained the league title, as well as winning the Lincs Senior Cup ‘A’ and the Hinchingbrooke Cup. Facilities at the ground were improved and promotion to the Dr Martens Southern League was their reward.

  Manager Evans left early on in their debut season in the higher level, with Billy Jeffrey arriving from Rushden and Diamonds to take his place. The club finished in 18th spot in their debut campaign and were placed in the newly formed Eastern Division for the season after. An 11 match unbeaten start to the 1999/00 season was a club record but a large number of draws meant a final placing of 17th.

  The 2000/01 season saw Stamford create history by winning the Lincs Senior Cup for the first time, beating Boston United in the Final at the own ground, and thereby completing a clean sweep of the four county trophies. An excellent seventh place finish in the league was a best since joining the league but that was bettered in season 2001/02 as the Daniels finished in fifth place with 76 points.

  Season 2002/03 was a superb one for Stamford as they ended the season in third spot, challenging for promotion to the Premier Division until the last week of the season. During the league campaign the Daniels recorded a best points total (87) and most wins (27) whilst a ten match winning sequence was also a best for the club since moving to the higher level.

  With seven automatic promotion places up for grabs, Stamford started the 2003/04 season with high hopes of booking a place in the Premier Division. This they duly did but they made their supporters suffer, finally booking the seventh and final Eastern Division promotion spot with a single goal home win on the final day of the season against Burgess Hill.

  Promotion to the higher level for season 2004/05 proved to be a big step for the Daniels. Just six league wins all season led to relegation at the first attempt. High points were few and far between but a successful FA Trophy run saw the Daniels a mere 60 seconds away from forcing a draw at home to Conference side Exeter City in front of a four figure crowd. The end of the season sees the end of the Jeffrey era with Billy moving on to Rugby Town.

  In June 2005 Graham Drury was appointed the new manager, making the short trip down from Harrowby United of the UCL.Under his leadership, Stamford secured immediate promotion back to the Premier Division of the Southern League, beating Wivenhoe at home by the odd goal in three in the Play Off Final after ending the regular league season in fourth spot in Division One East of the Southern League.