The club made a great run in the 2009–10 Russian Cup, reaching the round of 16.

Chelyabinsk entered the competition in the second round, where they beat FC Tyumen.

Their run came to an end in the round of 16, where Mordovia Saransk defeated them 2–0.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.