FC Lokomotiv Kyiv, capital's 107-year-old club, clinches First League promotion

FC Lokomotiv Kyiv, Kyiv's oldest football club founded over a century ago, has secured direct promotion to the Ukrainian First League by winning Group B of the Second League. The promotion represents a significant milestone for the historic club known as the 'Railwaymen.'

Lokomotiv Kyiv's first-place finish in Group B has earned them automatic promotion to the top league tier, ending a period of competition at lower levels. The club's 107-year history makes it one of Ukrainian football's most established institutions. This achievement demonstrates the club's revival and return to competitive standing at the highest domestic level after years of challenges.