In 1956, Metalist returned to the Soviet Second League B and was promoted first to Soviet First League in 1958, and later to the Soviet Top League in 1960.
In 1956, Metalist as "Avanhard" returned to the Soviet Second League B replacing its city rivals Lokomotyv Khakriv. Soon thereafter it was promoted first to Soviet First League in 1958, and later to the Soviet Top League in 1960.