The club was founded in 1920 Unofficially, Official as Football Association of Penang in 1921 (Malay: Persatuan Bola Sepak Pulau Pinang).
Penang FA is the second oldest football team in Malaysia. The team is based in the state of Penang in the north of Malaysia. Penang has consistently been a decent team throughout its history, producing players such as the country’s first Olympian.
Penang is the fifth most successful team in Malaysian football history with 14 champions.
In 2021, the Penang football team was fully privatized and known as Penang FC.