Elche CF

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Elche CF is a professional football club based in Elche, Spain, founded in 1923.

The club plays its home matches at the Estadio Martínez Valero, which can hold 33,732 spectators.

Elche CF's first official match was a 2–0 victory over Crevillente, marking a strong start for the club.

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Biography

Formation

Elche Club de Fútbol, S.A.D., commonly known as Elche CF, was founded in the winter of 1923 following the merger of all football teams in the town of Elche, located in the Province of Alicante, Spain. The club's inaugural match was a resounding success, defeating Monóvar 4–0, and their first official game ended with a 2–0 victory over Crevillente. Initially, Elche played in an all-white uniform and began its league journey in the 1929–30 season in the Tercera División, achieving promotion to the Segunda División by 1934.

Early Success and Challenges

The late 1950s marked a significant period for Elche CF as they achieved two consecutive promotions from the third tier to La Liga, culminating in their first appearance in the top division in 1959. Their debut season in La Liga began with a 1–1 draw against Real Oviedo, and they finished tenth overall, showcasing their potential despite a heavy loss to Real Madrid. Elche's best league finish came in the 1963–64 season when they ranked fifth, solidifying their status in Spanish football.

Legacy

Throughout its history, Elche CF has experienced various ups and downs, including relegation and promotion battles. The club has won the Segunda División twice, in the 1958–59 and 2012–13 seasons, demonstrating resilience and a commitment to returning to the top levels of Spanish football. Today, Elche CF continues to compete in La Liga, playing its home matches at the Estadio Martínez Valero, which has a capacity of 33,732 seats, and remains a significant part of the Valencian Community's football culture.

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History

Foundation and early years

Elche Club de Fútbol was founded in the winter of 1923, after the merger of all of the town's football teams. The club's first-ever game was against Monóvar, where they beat the home team 4–0, and its first official match was a 2–0 win over Crevillente. In its first years Elche, like many teams of the time, played in an all white uniform. The team played its first league season in 1929–30, in the Tercera División, achieving promotion to the Segunda División in 1934. However, Elche suffered relegation for the first time six years later, but were promoted back the following season. In the late 1950s, Elche achieved two consecutive promotions from the third level to La Liga, securing the club's first promotion to the latter competition with a 3–0 success against Tenerife in 1959.

1959–78: La Liga

Elche opened its first season in the top level with a 1–1 draw against Real Oviedo, the first goal being scored by Vicente Pahuet. The club finished tenth out of 16 sides, nine points ahead of relegated Osasuna – the campaign included a 2–1 comeback home victory over Barcelona, but also a 2–11 loss at Real Madrid. The following season saw the team having to compete in the relegation/promotion play-off, where it overcame a 0–1 loss in the away leg against Atlético Ceuta with a 4–0 home victory. Elche achieved their best-ever league finish in 1963–64, ranking in fifth position. The season also saw the club's reserve team, Elche Ilicitano,…

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League: LaLiga 2
League: La Liga

Legacy

Honours

Segunda División

Winners (2): 1958–59, 2012–13

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