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FC Vorskla Poltava is a Ukrainian football club based in Poltava. Founded in 1955, the club has a rich history in Ukrainian football. Vorskla Poltava has primarily competed in the Ukrainian Premier League, the top tier of Ukrainian football. The club's home venue is the Oleksiy Butovsky Vorskla Stadium, which has a seating capacity of around 24,795 spectators. Vorskla Poltava's major accomplishments include winning the Ukrainian Cup in the 2008-2009 season, which granted them a spot in the UEFA Europa League. They have also finished as runners-up in the Ukrainian Cup on two occasions. The club is nicknamed "Zeleno-Bili" which translates to "Green-Whites" in English, reflecting the team's traditional green and white colors. An interesting fact about Vorskla Poltava is that they have a strong youth academy, which has produced several talented players who have gone on to represent the Ukrainian national team and play for top clubs in Europe.