FC Karpaty Lviv is a Ukrainian football club based in Lviv. Founded in 1963, the club has a rich history in Ukrainian football. They have competed in the top tier of Ukrainian football for several seasons, with their most successful period being in the 1970s and 1980s. Karpaty Lviv has had a number of notable accomplishments, including reaching the final of the Soviet Cup in 1969 and finishing as runners-up in the Ukrainian Premier League in the 2008-2009 season. The club's home venue is the Ukraina Stadium, which has a capacity of around 28,051 spectators. Karpaty Lviv is commonly known as "The Green-Whites" due to their traditional green and white team colors.