About PFC Montana

PFC Montana is a Bulgarian football club based in the city of Montana, founded on 20 March 1921. The club was originally created as SC Hristo Mihaylov through the merger of several early local sports groups, and it went through numerous reorganisations and name changes during the 20th century. Over time, it became the main football representative of the city and gradually built a stable presence in Bulgarian professional football.

Throughout its history, Montana has mostly competed between the top two divisions of Bulgarian football, with several spells in the First League. The club’s early decades were marked by constant restructuring, but it established itself more firmly in the professional system from the 1990s onward. One of its strongest early modern periods came in the mid-1990s when it first reached the top division and achieved a solid mid-table presence, while also developing players who later moved to bigger Bulgarian clubs.

In the 21st century, Montana has become a typical “yo-yo” club, moving between the First and Second Leagues. It reached its peak modern achievement by reaching the Bulgarian Cup final in the 2015–16 season and has since continued to fluctuate between divisions, including recent promotions back to the top flight. The club plays its home matches at Ogosta Stadium and remains an important representative of northwestern Bulgarian football tradition.