Founded in 1923 in Elche, Valencia. They first reached La Liga in 1959 and enjoyed their peak in the 1960s with a 5th-place finish in 1963-64. Their history has largely been spent between the first and second divisions, and they were relegated after the 2022-23 season.

Promotion was secured via a 2nd-place finish in Segunda Division 2024-25 (22W 11D 9L, 77 points). A decisive 4-0 victory over Deportivo on the final day sealed their return to the top flight after two years away.

Eder Sarabia was appointed in July 2024 and achieved promotion in his first season. A former assistant to Quique Setien at Barcelona, he brought a possession-oriented philosophy. In La Liga, he guided Elche to a club-record seven-match unbeaten start and won the September Manager of the Month award.

Estadio Martinez Valero, opened in 1976 with a capacity of 31,388, is the second-largest stadium in the Valencia region. Named after a former club president, it has seen average attendances exceed 26,000 since promotion, reflecting the city's passion for football.