 Neftchi was founded 1962 and appeared in the Soviet Second League (Central Asian Division) from 1962 to 1991 under the name "Neftyanik Fergana".In 1990, the club advanced to the Soviet First League, winning Soviet Second League, conference "East".In 1991 Soviet First League "Neftchi" ranked at 7th place which was club's highest achievement in Soviet football history.