About FC Polissya Zhytomyr

FC Polissya Zhytomyr is a Ukrainian professional football club based in Zhytomyr with a history dating back to 1959. Originally founded during the Soviet era under different names, including Avtomobilist and later Polissya, the club became an important part of football in the region. After financial difficulties and dissolution in 2005, professional football in Zhytomyr disappeared for several years before the club was revived and reestablished in the mid-2010s.

Following its return, the club gradually climbed through the Ukrainian football league system and invested heavily in its development. A major transformation came with new ownership and stronger financial backing, helping Polissya build a competitive squad and modern football infrastructure. The club achieved rapid progress and secured promotion through the national divisions.

One of the most significant achievements in the club’s modern history came in the 2022–23 season when FC Polissya Zhytomyr won the Ukrainian First League and earned promotion to the Ukrainian Premier League for the first time. Since reaching the top division, the club has continued to strengthen its ambitions and also made its debut in European competition, marking a new era in its development.