The club was formed in 1914 as Vanhankylän Alku and their home ground is at the Mynsterin kenttä.

Vanhankylän Alku (abbreviated VAlku) was founded in 1914 and has been known as FC Ulvila since 2007.

The club has around 300 registered players and since 10 January 2009 has employed a full-time Youth Coach.

FC Ulvila are competing in the Kolmonen (Third Division) section administered by the Satakunta SPL.

This is the fourth highest tier in the Finnish football system.