"Illichivets" plans to change the name of the club after the end of the season.

For a month on the club site voting for a new name.

As a result, 1,035 site visitors voted for the name "Mariupol", for Metallurg 661.

In parallel, a survey was conducted at one of the city's websites. For the name "Mariupol" 54% of respondents gave their votes, and for "Metallurg" - 45%.

"After the end of the current season, the club's investors, having analyzed the results of voting, will decide on renaming," the club's statement says..

"Ilyichevets" is the leader in the Premier League standings and is a candidate for promotion in Premier League-2017/18.