Wikipedia - FC Yelets
FC Yelets (Russian: ФК «Елец») is a Russian football club from Yelets, founded in 1968. In 2009, it played in the Russian Second Division, which is the highest level it ever reached. In the past, the team was called Elta Yelets (1968–1969), Torpedo Yelets (1970–1994) and Lokomotiv Yelets (1995–1997).
FC Yelets, together with FC Fakel-Voronezh Voronezh were excluded from the Russian Second Division for attempts to bribe and threaten the referee on 18 July 2009. At the time of exclusion (21 August), Fakel were sixth with 31 points from 19 games, while Yelets were 16th with 9 points from 19 games.
FC Yelets is a professional soccer team based in Yelets, Russia. The team was founded in 1960 and has a rich history of success in Russian football. Known for their strong defensive play and skilled midfielders, FC Yelets has a loyal fan base that supports them at every match. The team plays their home games at the Yelets Stadium, which has a capacity of 10,000 spectators. With a talented roster of players and a dedicated coaching staff, FC Yelets continues to compete at a high level in the Russian soccer league.