Fixtures

Venezuela Primera Division 09/14 21:00 10 Portuguesa vs Deportivo Tachira - View
Venezuela Primera Division 09/20 21:00 11 Deportivo Tachira vs Academia Puerto Cabello - View
Venezuela Primera Division 09/27 21:00 12 Yaracuyanos vs Deportivo Tachira - View
Venezuela Primera Division 10/04 21:00 13 Deportivo Tachira vs Carabobo - View

Results

Venezuela Cup 09/03 23:00 3 Deportivo Tachira v Monagas L 0-1
Venezuela Primera Division 08/31 23:30 9 [3] Deportivo Tachira v Estudiantes Merida [9] W 4-0
Venezuela Cup 08/27 22:00 3 Deportivo Tachira v Monagas - PPT.
Venezuela Primera Division 08/24 21:00 8 [12] Metropolitanos FC v Deportivo Tachira [3] W 2-3
Venezuela Cup 08/20 19:30 3 Monagas v Deportivo Tachira L 1-0
Venezuela Primera Division 08/17 22:00 7 [1] Victoria Muntean v Deportivo Tachira [2] L 3-1
Venezuela Primera Division 08/09 23:30 6 [1] Deportivo Tachira v Academia Anzoategui FC [4] W 1-0
Venezuela Cup 08/06 23:00 4 Deportivo Tachira v Deportivo Rayo Zuliano W 4-1
Venezuela Primera Division 08/02 21:00 5 [4] Caracas v Deportivo Tachira [2] D 1-1
Venezuela Cup 07/29 19:30 4 Deportivo Rayo Zuliano v Deportivo Tachira W 0-2
Venezuela Primera Division 07/23 23:00 4 [4] Deportivo Tachira v Deportivo Rayo Zuliano [11] W 2-0
Venezuela Primera Division 07/19 21:00 3 [6] UCV v Deportivo Tachira [4] W 1-2

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 55 28 27
Wins 28 18 10
Draws 14 6 8
Losses 13 4 9
Goals for 86 49 37
Goals against 48 18 30
Clean sheets 20 13 7
Failed to score 12 3 9

The Deportivo Táchira Futbol Club is a professional football club of the city of San Cristóbal, Venezuela. Founded on 11 January 1974, by Gaetano Greco, the club was originally known as "San Cristobal Football Club".

The club plays its home matches at the Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo, which has a capacity of 42,500. Since 1975, it participates in the Venezuelan Primera División, making it the only Venezuelan team that has never fallen or participated in the lower category. Currently it holds the first position of the historical classification of the Venezuelan Primera División with 2229 points.

At the international level, Táchira is the Venezuelan club with the most appearances in the Copa Libertadores. Its best international participation was its advance to the quarter-finals unbeaten in the Copa Libertadores 2004. It is one of two Venezuelan clubs that have advanced past the first phase of the Copa Libertadores, or reached the quarter-finals.

It also has a Futsal team called Deportivo Tachira Fútsal Club, which plays in the Venezuelan Futsal League and the Superior Futsal Tournament.

Táchira's fiercest rival is Caracas FC, with whom it contests the "Clásico Moderno" of Venezuelan football. It also plays the so-called "Andean Derby" (Clásico Andino) against Estudiantes de Mérida.

History

In 1970, Italian-born Gaetano Greco founded an amateur club called Juventus in San Cristóbal, named after the Juventus FC. In 1974, Greco noticed that there were no professional football clubs in Táchira, so he decided to found a club in Táchira based on the amateur Juventus club. He and twelve other people founded the club on 11 January of that year, which they named San Cristóbal Fútbol Club. Most of the club's players came from the Juventus club. Initially, the club's colors were blue and white, similar to the Italy national football team kits.

In January 1975, the club changed its colors to yellow and black, because those colors better represented the Táchira state and were the preferred colors of the Uruguayan manager José "Pocho" Gil, as they were the colors of the Uruguayan team Peñarol.

In the 2016 season, Deportivo Táchira drew an average home league attendance of 5,595 in the Apertura and 4,033 in the Clausura, the highest in the domestic league.

Naming history

Year Name
1974 San Cristóbal Fútbol Club
1975 Deportivo San Cristóbal Fútbol Club
1978 Deportivo Táchira Fútbol Club
1986 Unión Atlético Táchira
1999 Deportivo Táchira Fútbol Club
Deportivo Táchira F.C. is a prominent professional soccer club based in San Cristóbal, Venezuela. Founded in 1974, the team has established itself as one of the most successful and storied clubs in Venezuelan football history. Known for their vibrant yellow and black colors, Deportivo Táchira boasts a passionate fan base that fills the Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo, creating an electric atmosphere during home matches.

The club has a rich tradition of success, having won multiple national championships and consistently competing at a high level in both domestic and international tournaments. Deportivo Táchira is recognized for its commitment to developing local talent, often showcasing young players who go on to make significant contributions to the national team.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, skill, and tactical discipline, Deportivo Táchira has earned a reputation for its competitive spirit and resilience on the field. The team's rivalry with other Venezuelan clubs, particularly with Caracas FC, adds to the excitement of the local football scene, making their matches highly anticipated events.

As a symbol of pride for the Táchira region, the club not only represents the spirit of its community but also plays a vital role in promoting soccer as a key aspect of Venezuelan culture. Whether in the league or on the continental stage, Deportivo Táchira continues to strive for excellence, aiming to bring home more titles and elevate the profile of Venezuelan football.