Hougang United FC

1988–1997: Founding

The club was founded as Marine Castle United Football Club in 1988 as a National Football League team which was formed by Newcastle United fans in the Marine Parade area. The club was nicknamed the Dolphins.

1998–2002: As a S.league club

In 1998, the club managed to enter the S.League but struggled in its early foray, finishing in the bottom two for the next four seasons. The club's chairman was Dilwant Singh.

2002–2004: As Sengkang Marine Football Club

Marine Castle then changed its name to Sengkang Marine Football Club in 2002. Sengkang Marine went on to finish in 8th position consecutively, its highest-ever finish. Financial difficulties forced Sengkang Marine out of the S.League in 2004.

2005–2011: Merger with Paya Lebar-Punggol

In January 2006, Sengkang Marine merged with Paya Lebar-Punggol to form Sengkang Punggol Football Club, with the club logo featuring a dolphin and main colour being sea blue. In September, Singapore-based Orientus Asia Hotels and Resorts became the main sponsor of the club with deal worth $250,000. The club continued to play in the league but never went higher than 10th place.

Hougang United

On 1 January 2011, the chairman of Sengkang Punggol Football Club, Bill Ng, announced name change to Hougang United Football Club. In November 2014, it was announced that Hougang United and Woodlands Wellington will merge for the 2015 season.

AFC Cup debut

Hougang United made…

The following table provides a summary of the coach appointed by the club.

Cup

Singapore Cup Champions (1): 2022 Runners up (1): 2023 Singapore Community Shield Runners up (2): 2020, 2023 Plate Runners up (1): 2012 Singapore League Cup Runners up (1): 2012