See also Sport Club Corinthians Paulista and Corinthians F.C. (Isle of Man) .

Corinthians F.C. were a football team based in London. They were founded in 1882 with the intention of developing a squad capable of challenging the supremacy of the Scottish national football team and Queens Park F.C.

The team originally determined to play only friendly matches. They also supplied large numbers of players to the English national football team. During the 1880s, the majority of England caps against Scotland were awarded to Corinthians, and for two England matches against Wales in 1894 and 1895, the entire team was from the club.

Corinthians refused to join the English Football League or to compete in the F.A. Cup, but finally competed in a competition in 1900 when they beat Aston Villa F.C., then League champions, in the Sheriff of London Shield. The team also began touring the world, popularising football. Real Madrid adopted Corinthians' white shirts and Sport Club Corinthians Paulista in Brazil adopted their name.

In 1904, Corinthians beat Manchester United F.C. 11-3, which remains United's biggest defeat. After World War I, the team began to compete in the F.A. Cup, but with limited success. They also played the 1930 Charity Shield, losing to Cardiff City F.C. 2-1.

In 1939, Corinthians amalgamated with Casuals F.C. to form Corinthian Casuals F.C.. The club currently plays in the Isthmian League First Division.