Elche FC is a Spanish football club based in the city of Elche, in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community. The club was founded in 1923 and currently plays in the Segunda División, the second tier of Spanish football.

History of Elche FC
The history of Elche FC can be traced back to 1922, when a group of young men from the city of Elche decided to form a football club. The club was officially founded on December 10, 1923, under the name Elche Football Club. The club's first president was José María Sepulcre, and its first manager was Francisco Montesinos.

Elche FC played its first match on December 16, 1923, against a team from the neighboring town of Crevillente. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. In the 1924–25 season, Elche FC entered the regional championship of the Valencian Community. The club finished in second place in its first season, and in the following season, it won the championship.

Elche FC played in the regional championship until the 1928–29 season, when it was promoted to the Segunda División. The club spent the next 10 seasons in the Segunda División, before finally being promoted to the Primera División in the 1939–40 season.

Elche FC in the Primera División
Elche FC spent the next 10 seasons in the Primera División, before being relegated to the Segunda División in the 1949–50 season. The club returned to the Primera División in the 1954–55 season, and spent the next 15 seasons in the top flight of Spanish football.

Elche FC's most successful period came in the 1960s, when the club won the Copa del Rey in 1969. The club also reached the final of the Copa del Rey in 1967, but lost to Atlético Madrid.

Elche FC was relegated from the Primera División in the 1970–71 season, and spent the next 26 seasons in the Segunda División. The club finally returned to the Primera División in the 1997–98 season, but was relegated again after just one season.

Elche FC in the 21st Century
Elche FC spent the next 10 seasons in the Segunda División, before finally winning promotion to the Primera División in the 2012–13 season. The club spent the next two seasons in the Primera División, before being relegated again in the 2014–15 season.

Elche FC returned to the Primera División in the 2020–21 season, but was relegated again after just one season. The club is currently playing in the Segunda División.

Home Stadium
Elche FC's home stadium is the Estadio Martínez Valero, which was built in 1976. The stadium has a capacity of 33,732.

Rivals
Elche FC's main rivals are Hércules CF, a team from the nearby city of Alicante. The two clubs have a long-standing rivalry, and their matches are known as the "Derby de la Provincia de Alicante".

Frequently Asked Questions about Elche FC

• Where is Elche FC from?
  Elche FC is from the city of Elche, in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community.

• When was Elche FC founded?
  Elche FC was founded on December 10, 1923.

• What is Elche FC's home stadium?
  Elche FC's home stadium is the Estadio Martínez Valero.

• What is Elche FC's biggest rival?
  Elche FC's biggest rival is Hércules CF.

• What is Elche FC's most successful period?
  Elche FC's most successful period came in the 1960s, when the club won the Copa del Rey in 1969.