The first football team in Paternò is generally believed to have been established in 1908. Following World War II, several teams were founded in the city, including Polisportiva Paternò, which managed to reach Serie D in 1961/1962. Following the promotion, Paternò attempted to win the league and advance to Serie C over the following years, fielding talented players such as Gaetano Troja, the young striker who played Serie A with Palermo, and goalkeeper Marcello Trevisan, who would later play for Napoli.
The first football team in Paternò is believed to have been established in 1908. Following World War II, several teams were founded in the city, including Polisportiva Paternò, which achieved Serie D promotion in 1961/1962. After gaining promotion, Paternò attempted to win the league and advance to Serie C by fielding talented players like Gaetano Troja, a young striker who played in Serie A with Palermo, and goalkeeper Marcello Trevisan, who later played for Napoli.