[company_age]126.0[/company_age][employees]51-200 employees[/employees][description]Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC SPA is a distinguished Italian football club based in Ascoli Piceno, holding the title of the fourth oldest football club in Italy. Established in 1898, the club boasts a rich history, having competed in 16 seasons of Serie A, the top tier of Italian football, achieving a remarkable 4th place finish in the 1979-80 season. Ascoli Calcio has also participated in 19 seasons of Serie B, the second tier, securing five promotions to Serie A. The club's trophy cabinet includes two Serie B championships, one Serie C championship, one Serie C1 championship, a Mitropa Cup, and a Supercoppa di Lega Serie C1. Notably, Ascoli Calcio holds the record for the most points accumulated in a 20-team Serie B season, with 61 points during the 1977-78 season. The club's success is often attributed to the leadership of Costantino Rozzi, who served as president from 1968 to 1994. The club's distinctive black and white colors and passionate fan base contribute to its unique identity in Italian football.[/description][ps]Professional football club competing in Italian leagues and tournaments.[/ps]