In 1982, the ground was established as Alma Swanley’s new home. During their years at Green Court Sports Club (1982–1994), Alma Swanley enjoyed the most successful spell in their history. Soon after moving in, they joined the Kent League and went on to win the league championship in 1985–86, as well as several strong top-five finishes. They also made notable cup runs, including multiple FA Cup appearances and a Kent Senior Trophy victory in their final season, 1993–94. The ground became synonymous with their competitive, community-rooted football until the club’s closure later that year.
After Alma Swanley folded in 1994, Furness—a club originally founded in 1968—began groundsharing at Green Court following a 1991 merger that created Danson Furness United. They reverted to the Furness name in 1993 and remained at Green Court alone until their demise in 2005.
Photograph: Furness v Cray Wanderers at Green Court Road, November 1996
Green Court Sports Club — Teams Summary
A quick reference of the main clubs that have played at Green Court Road.
| Team | Years at Green Court | League(s) | Notable Achievements / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Swanley | 1982–1994 | Kent League | Kent League champions (1985–86); Kent Senior Trophy winners (1993–94); multiple FA Cup entries. |
| Furness | 1994–1997 | Kent League | Kent League title (1995–96); promotion barred due to no floodlights. |
| Swanley Furness | 1997–2005 | Kent League / Division Two | Name change from Furness in 1997; stepped down to Division Two due to ground grading; club folded in 2005. |
| Orpington | 2002–2017 | Kent County League; Kent Invicta League | Won County League Div 2 West (2004) & Div 1 West (2007); later left groundshare, first team ceased. |
| AFC Mottingham | 2017–2019 | Kent County League Div 2 | Progressed to Kent County League after starting life in South London Alliance League. |
| AFC Green Court | 2019–2025 | Sevenoaks & District League Div 1 | Established in 2019 with a first-team, reserve team as well as a Vets team and a number of junior sides. |
| Falconwood FC | 2025–present | Kent County League Premier Division | As of the 2025/26 season, Falconwood FC First Team became tenants at Green Court, with an ambition to progress up the footballing pyramid. In July 2026, planning permission was granted for the installation of floodlights at Green Court, making this vision a possibility and marking a significant milestone in the future development of the ground and the club. |
| Chelsfield FC | 2026–present | Sevenoaks & District League Premier Division | From the 2026/27 season, Green Court will also become home to Chelsfield FC of the Sevenoaks & District Football League, |