The club first formed in 1952 playing in the former Hills Central Football League. In 1964, Happy Valley transferred to the Glenelg-South-West District Football Association (GSWFA) and adopted the colours Black and Gold to avoid a clash with the Glandore club (having previously worn Blue and Gold).[1]
In 1980, Happy Valley joined the Southern Football League (SFL) Division 2 competition and in 1984 were promoted to Division 1. Since joining Division 1, Happy Valley have been a very successful club, winning 8 A-Grade Premierships.
The Happy Valley FC continues to field teams in Senior and Junior grades in the SFL and Senior women's teams in the Adelaide Football League.
There are records of a Happy Valley Football Club playing against southern suburban teams in 1895.[3]
In 1914, Happy Valley Football Club applied to join the Alexandra Football Association but were rejected as it would "necessitate too much travelling".[4] Morphett Vale and McLaren Vale were accepted instead.
Greatest SFL Team
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Southern Football League, each club was asked to name their "Greatest Team" whilst participating in the SFL.[5][6]
Happy Valley Football Club's Greatest Team 1980-2010
