Fidelis Andria 2018 is a football club based in Andria, a city in the Apulia region of southern Italy. The name indicates the club's re-establishment in 2018 after earlier incarnations underwent financial and administrative difficulties. The team competes in the Italian football league system and represents the city at professional or semi-professional levels depending on promotion and relegation.
Identity and stadium
The club's traditional colours are blue and white, which appear on its playing kit and badge. Home matches are played at the city's municipal ground, commonly known locally as the Stadio degli Ulivi. Matchdays there are an important local event and a focal point for supporters from Andria and nearby towns.
History and development
Fidelis Andria has a history marked by several legal and sporting reorganisations, a pattern not uncommon in Italian lower‑division football. The 2018 refounding created a new legal entity intended to preserve the sporting identity of the city after the preceding club structure ceased to operate. Historically the club has spent most seasons in the lower professional and top amateur tiers, with occasional campaigns at higher national levels.
Sporting structure and role
Like many Italian clubs outside the top flight, Fidelis Andria maintains a first team, youth squads and local outreach programs aimed at developing players and engaging the community. The club operates within the framework of promotion and relegation, so its exact league placement can change from season to season.
Supporters and local significance
Support for the team is largely local and regional, with matchday culture rooted in the city. The club acts as a symbol of civic pride and offers pathways for young athletes. Local rivalries and derbies with neighbouring clubs provide additional sporting significance for fans.
Quick facts and further information
- Location: Andria, Apulia, Italy
- Founded / Re-established: Refounded in 2018 (successor to earlier local clubs)
- Colours: Blue and white
- Home ground: Stadio degli Ulivi (municipal stadium)
For up-to-date details on squad, fixtures and club announcements see the official club site. General information on league placement and competition formats can be found at national league resources such as league information pages.