Zeleno-Bili FC Vorskla Poltava
Ukraine · Founded: 1955
FC Vorskla Poltava is a Ukrainian professional football club based in Poltava, founded in 1955 under the original name Kolhospnyk. Over the decades, the club went through several name changes and reorganizations before becoming Vorskla in 1984. It gradually developed into the leading football team of its region and became an established member of Soviet football competitions before transitioning into the Ukrainian system after independence.
After the formation of the Ukrainian Premier League in 1992, Vorskla rose to prominence in the mid-1990s. The club achieved a major breakthrough by winning the Ukrainian First League in 1995–96 and securing promotion to the top division, where it immediately impressed with a third-place finish in its debut season. This success established Vorskla as a stable Premier League club, and it has remained in the top flight for many years while also participating in European competitions on several occasions.
In the 2000s and 2010s, Vorskla continued to build its reputation as a competitive mid-table Ukrainian Premier League side with occasional strong seasons. One of its biggest achievements came in 2009, when the club won the Ukrainian Cup, defeating Shakhtar Donetsk in the final. This victory earned Vorskla participation in the Ukrainian Super Cup and further European appearances, including UEFA Europa League group-stage participation.
| Tournament | Count | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Championship | 2 | 1996-97 · 2017-18 |
| Cup | 1 | 2008-09 |
| 2 | 2019-20 · 2023-24 |