Founded on 20 November 1969, Jequié featured regularly in the Campeonato Baiano first division during the 70s, being relegated in 1980. After a period of inactivity, the club returned in 1991 and was crowned champions of the second level in the following year.
After an impressive third position in 1994, Jequié was relegated as dead last in 1997. After spending the 200s floating between the second and first levels and also through inactivity, the team was again crowned champions of the second division in 2017.
