About PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv

PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv is a Bulgarian professional football club based in Plovdiv, founded in 1926. The club emerged from the merger of local teams and developed a strong identity connected to railway workers, which is reflected in its nickname “The Smurfs” and its traditional black-and-white colors. Lokomotiv plays its home matches at Stadion Lokomotiv (Lauta) and is one of the well-established clubs in Bulgarian football history.

Throughout its history, Lokomotiv has experienced multiple reorganizations, especially during the communist era, but remained a stable presence in Bulgarian top-flight football. The club’s greatest achievement came in the 2003–04 season when it won its first and only Bulgarian First League title, finishing ahead of Levski Sofia. It also won the Bulgarian Supercup in 2004 and has achieved several strong league finishes and domestic cup runs.

In European competitions, Lokomotiv Plovdiv has regularly participated in UEFA tournaments, including the Champions League and Europa League qualifiers, but with limited progress on the continental stage. The club is known for its passionate fan base and strong local rivalry with Botev Plovdiv, with their matches forming one of the most intense derbies in Bulgarian football. Today, Lokomotiv remains a consistent First League team with a solid reputation in domestic football.