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(Redirected from Unirea Potcoava)
Romanian football club
Football club
Petrolul Potcoava
Full name
Clubul Sportiv Orășenesc Petrolul Potcoava
Nickname(s)
Potcovenii (The people from Potcoava) Petroliștii (The Oilmen)
The town of Potcoava is known for its crude oil and gas deposits, thanks to which the oil industry has developed. Ciurești Scaffold and Petrom Service Potcoava operated in the territory.
The club first appeared in 1950 under the name Unirea Potcoava and played in Argeș Regional and District Championships. The club changing its name during the 1960s to Petrolul Potcoava and played in the first season of Olt County Championship finishing in 5th place.
The club finished 2nd at the end of the 2014–15 Liga IV season, 19 points behind the leader.
In the 2019–20 season the season was suspended, because of the COVID-19, and the club finished 1st place, and were promoted to Liga III, due to Minerul Costești not having testing.
In their first season in Liga III, Petrolul managed to finish in 8th place, and in the following seasons the club had ranking as follows: 8th in 2021–22, 7th in 2022–23 and 9th in the 2023–24, resulting in the relegation to fourth league. However, The Oilmen were spared from relegation due to withdrawal of other clubs from Liga III.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
