South West Ham Football Club was a football club based in Canning Town, England.
History South West Ham were formed in the 1880s as a club for the "healthy pursuit of football" for the working class demographic in the surrounding area. During the early years of the club, South West Ham helped produce future West Ham United players in Billy Barnes and Aubrey Fair. In 1895–96, South West Ham joined the South Essex League, finishing fourth.Early Doors: Football in Southend and District 1875 to 1906 In 1896, South West Ham entered the FA Cup at the preliminary stage, losing 4–1 to Windsor & Eton."Draw for the Association Cup", The Guardian, 8 September 1896, p. 10 In 1899, the club entered the Eastern Suburban League. The club dissolved in the early 20th century.
Ground South West Ham played at the cricket ground occupied by South West Ham Cricket Club on North Woolwich Road in Canning Town.
Records Best FA Cup performance: Preliminary round, 1896–97
Honours South Essex League Second Division (Western) champions: 1906–07
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