Iden Football Club was formed in 1965, led by a newcomer to the village a certain Bernard Say was instrumental in the efforts to establish the clubhouse and changing rooms at the ground along with Gerry Turton of The Bell Inn and Iden Cricket Club. This was done by raising money and holding allsorts of social events to raise money needed to gain these facilities. Iden Football Club were then in the old Hastings League Division IV but soon rose up to the heights of the top of the Premier League with ever present players like John Osborn, Nick Wells, Bob Cloute, Cliff Bull and Ged Say to steer the Iden ship. Some years later they had a spell in the Kent County League with varying success over the years before joining with Rye Utd to be called Rye and Iden United in 2001. This was short lived however as after just 5 seasons Iden parted company with Rye Utd after having early success being runner up in Sussex County 1 in 03/04 and 04/05, Champions of Sussex County 2 in 02/03 and Div 2 cup winners in 01/02 + 02/03 and runners up in John O Hara Cup in 03/04. Things went downhill after this after the major sponsors withdrawl of finances and a disillusioned Ged Say joined with the upcoming club AFC Peasmarsh to be called the now AFC Peasmarsh and Iden.
AFC Peasmarsh was formed in 2004 after hard work by a trio of hard working people, who decided to form a 'local club' for 'local lads'. Led by Andy Stoodley, Kelvin Wall and Brian Double, with help from other working parties. Football was played at the Maltings and AFC Peasmarsh were installed into the 1st Division due to the strength of their intended signings and promotion to the Premier League was achieved in their first season and in 05/06 a placing of 5th was achieved in the league.
Amalgamation with Iden FC came and 3 teams were formed playing in the Prem, Div 2 and Div 5 respectively. The Prem team came 8th, the 2nds avoided relegation and the 3rds were promoted to Div 4 which is where the teams now play their trade. A good season fo the 1st one and much is hoped for in the future, for the energetic club.