Darwen were formed in 1875 and were a League team for 8 seasons ; from 1891/92 to 1891/92, from 1892/93 to 1897/98 and from 1898/99 to 1898/99. Their current league is North West Counties Div. 1 N.
Darwen were previously known as Darwen (until 2009) and AFC Darwen (until 2023).
The highest position that Darwen finished in the League was 14th in the First Division (1891/92).