Elche CF
The club of Elche in the province of Alicante, known for its green-sashed white shirt. Here is a quick profile, the club’s fixtures, results and league table, its honours and its biggest rivals.
Elche CF fixtures and results
Upcoming fixtures
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Real Betis Seville
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Atletico Madrid
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Sevilla FCRecent results
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Valencia CF
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RC Celta de Vigo
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Computed from full-time results, 2026/27 season. Updated Thu 5 Nov, 11:24 UTC| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 1 |  FC Barcelona | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | +33 | 30 | |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | +14 | 28 | |
| 3 |  Real Madrid | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | +18 | 27 | |
| 4 | Real Betis Seville | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 23 | |
| 5 |  Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 19 | |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 17 | |
| 7 |  Athletic Bilbao | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 15 | |
| 8 |  RC Deportivo de A Coruna | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +1 | 14 | |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 12 | |
| 10 | RC Celta de Vigo | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | |
| 11 |  Deportivo Alaves | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 12 | |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 12 | |
| 13 |  Getafe CF | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 12 | |
| 14 | Espanyol Barcelona | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 11 | |
| 15 | CA Osasuna | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 11 | |
| 16 |  Racing Santander | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -14 | 11 | |
| 17 | Elche CF | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 10 | |
| 18 | Levante UD | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 | |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 9 | |
| 20 |  Malaga CF | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | -13 | 5 |
About Elche CF
Elche CF were founded in 1923 and represent the city of Elche in the province of Alicante. They play at the Martínez Valero, which opened in 1976, in a white shirt with a green sash, which gives them the nickname Los Franjiverdes, the green-striped ones.
Elche reached the Copa del Rey final in 1969, losing 1-0 to Athletic Club, and their best league finish was fifth in 1963/64. The club has moved between La Liga and the second tier many times.
Honours and highlights
Best results| Competition | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Copa del Rey (runners-up) | 1 | 1968/69 |
| La Liga fifth place | 1 | 1963/64 |
Rivals
Hércules
The Alicante derby against Hércules is Elche’s main local rivalry, between the two largest football clubs in the province.
Elche CF FAQs
Where do Elche play their home games?
At the Estadio Martínez Valero in Elche, which holds around 33,700 spectators.
What is Elche’s best result?
Elche reached the Copa del Rey final in 1969 and finished fifth in La Liga in 1963/64.
Why are Elche called Los Franjiverdes?
The nickname means the green-striped ones, from the green sash on the club’s white shirt.
Who are Elche’s biggest rivals?
Hércules, from the nearby city of Alicante, are the main local rivals.
Where can I follow Elche CF fixtures and results?
The fixtures and results section above shows the next five matches and the last five results, with kick-off times in your own timezone. The full list is on our La Liga page.