About SC Dnipro-1

SC Dnipro-1 was a Ukrainian professional football club based in Dnipro, founded in 2015 and officially entering professional competitions in 2017. The club was created as a modern project connected to the city’s football infrastructure and quickly integrated players, staff, and academy structures associated with the former FC Dnipro. It played its home matches at the Dnipro-Arena and later also used other local facilities during its development phase.

After rapid progress through the Ukrainian football league system, SC Dnipro-1 achieved promotion to the Ukrainian Premier League in 2019. The club established itself as a strong competitor in the top division, consistently finishing in the upper part of the table and even reaching second place in the 2022–23 season. It also participated in European competitions, including the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League, marking the peak of its sporting achievements.

Despite its sporting success, SC Dnipro-1 faced serious financial and organizational difficulties in the early 2020s. In the 2023–24 season, the club withdrew from the Ukrainian Premier League and subsequently ceased professional operations in July 2024. Its closure marked the end of a short but notable chapter in Ukrainian football, during which it briefly emerged as one of the strongest teams outside the traditional powerhouses.