About 1. FC Tatran Prešov

1. FC Tatran Prešov is a Slovak football club based in the city of Prešov, founded on 25 May 1898, making it the oldest football club in Slovakia. The club originated as Eperjesi Torna és Vívó Egyesület and later evolved through various organisational changes and name versions throughout its long history. It is traditionally known as the “Green and Whites” and has played an important role in the development of football in the region.

During the Czechoslovak era, Tatran Prešov was a consistent participant in the top division, spending more than three decades in the highest league. The club’s strongest period came in the 1960s and 1970s, when it was considered a strong “dark horse” of the competition. Its best league results were two second-place finishes in 1965 and 1973, narrowly missing out on the championship title on both occasions. The team also reached the Czechoslovak Cup final twice, in 1966 and 1992, but lost both times.

In the modern era after Slovak independence, Tatran Prešov has experienced a more unstable sporting journey, moving between divisions and facing financial and structural difficulties. Despite this, the club has remained an important part of Slovak football tradition and has continued to compete in national competitions. It also has a long history of participation in European tournaments, including appearances in the UEFA Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup, reflecting its historical status as one of the country’s most traditional clubs.