The 2010 FC Rostov season was the club’s 13th campaign in the Russian Premier League (RPL) since the competition’s re‑branding in 2001. The season encompassed participation in the domestic league, the Russian Cup, and a relegation‑playoff tie following the league’s conclusion.
Club information
- Manager: Vladimir Gazzayev (until 30 September 2010), succeeded by Andrei Talalayev (caretaker) for the remainder of the season.
- Chairman: Sergei Kiriakov.
- Stadium: Olimp-2, Rostov‑on‑Don.
- Kit supplier: Adidas; main sponsor: Ozon.
Russian Premier League
- Final position: 14th of 16 teams.
- Record: 30 matches played; 9 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
- Points: 34.
- Goal difference: –9 (31 goals scored, 40 conceded).
The club’s 14th‑place finish required it to enter the promotion/relegation playoff, as per RPL regulations for the 2010 season.
Relegation playoff
- Opponent: FC Shinnik Yaroslavl (Russian First Division runner‑up).
- Result: Rostov lost 2–1 on aggregate over two legs.
- Outcome: Despite the playoff defeat, Rostov retained its place in the 2011 Russian Premier League after the dissolution of FC Moscow, which created a vacancy that was filled by the club under the Russian Football Union’s licensing provisions.
Russian Cup
- Entry round: Round of 32 (as a Premier League side).
- Result: Eliminated in the Round of 32 by FC Alania Vladikavkaz (2–0).
Squad and statistics
- Top scorer: Artyom Rebrov (8 league goals).
- Appearances: Goalkeeper Dmitri Kharlamov featured in all 30 league matches; midfielder Aleksandr Dmitriyev made the most league appearances (28).
- Transfers: Notable incoming transfers included midfielder Alexandru Pașcenco (from FC Sheriff Tiraspol) and forward Oleksiy Kucher (from Dynamo Kyiv). Departures featured defender Dmitry Kostin (to FC Krylia Sovetov) and striker Andrei Proshlyakov (to FC Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast).
Season summary
The 2010 campaign was marked by inconsistent league form, culminating in a low‑tier finish and involvement in the relegation playoff. Although the team failed to secure its RPL status through the playoff, it remained in the top division due to administrative circumstances beyond on‑field performance. The early exit from the Russian Cup further limited the club’s competitive opportunities that season.
