IFK Mariestad
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IFK Mariestad is a Swedish football team based in Mariestad
currently playing in Division 3 Mellersta Götaland .
From its beginnings in Division 6 IFK have progressed slowly and followed their business plan with key objectives and milestones. The club's goal has always been to become an established Division 3 team and in 1999 this target was achieved. However as a newcomer in Division 3 the standard of football was found to be higher than expected and they were relegated back to Division 4 at the end of the season.
The club won Division 4 Västergötland Norra again in 2001 being undefeated throughout the season. This time IFK spent two seasons in Division 3 Mellersta Götaland before relegation. In the subsequent seasons iFK have been playing fifth tier football in the Swedish football league system
. In 2009 they were unfortunate to miss promotion by 2 points to Götene IF
.
The club is affiliated to the Västergötlands Fotbollförbund
. The other main club in the town is Mariestads BK
.
* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 3 and subsequent divisions dropping a level.
* Attendances are provided in the Publikliga sections of the Svenska Fotbollförbundet website.
Mariestad
Mariestad is a locality and the seat of Mariestad Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 15,448 inhabitants in 2005. It was until 1997 the capital of the former Skaraborg County and an episcopal see in the Church of Sweden between 1583 and 1646....
currently playing in Division 3 Mellersta Götaland .
Background
IFK Mariestad was formed on the 18 December 1985 when the men's football section broke away from Mariestad Bois to form an independent club. Their home ground is at the Lekevi IP.From its beginnings in Division 6 IFK have progressed slowly and followed their business plan with key objectives and milestones. The club's goal has always been to become an established Division 3 team and in 1999 this target was achieved. However as a newcomer in Division 3 the standard of football was found to be higher than expected and they were relegated back to Division 4 at the end of the season.
The club won Division 4 Västergötland Norra again in 2001 being undefeated throughout the season. This time IFK spent two seasons in Division 3 Mellersta Götaland before relegation. In the subsequent seasons iFK have been playing fifth tier football in the Swedish football league system
Swedish football league system
The Swedish football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in Sweden which is controlled by the Swedish Football Association and consists of 276 teams in 22 leagues divided into five levels...
. In 2009 they were unfortunate to miss promotion by 2 points to Götene IF
Götene IF
Götene IF is a Swedish football club located in Götene, Västra Götaland County.-Background:Since their foundation on 24 July 1924, Götene IF has participated mainly in the lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. Following two successive promotions in 2008 and 2009, the club...
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The club is affiliated to the Västergötlands Fotbollförbund
Västergötlands Fotbollförbund
The Västergötlands Fotbollförbund is one of the 24 district organisations of the Swedish Football Association...
. The other main club in the town is Mariestads BK
Mariestads BK
Mariestads BK is a Swedish football club located in Mariestad, currently playing in Division 5 Västergötland Norra. -Background:Mariestads Bollklubb was formed in July 1929 by Alla Lindqvist. The club name is often abbreviated as MBK or nicknamed "Bollis"...
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Season to season
| class="wikitable"> | |||||
| Season | Level | Division | Section | Position | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Västergötland Norra | 8th | |
| 1994 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Västergötland Norra | 10th | Relegation Playoffs |
| 1995 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Västergötland Norra | 2nd | Promotion Playoffs |
| 1996 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Västergötland Norra | 5th | |
| 1997 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Västergötland Norra | 4th | |
| 1998 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Västergötland Norra | 1st | Promoted |
| 1999 | Tier 4 | Division 3 | Mellersta Götaland | 12th | Relegated |
| 2000 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Västergötland Norra | 2nd | Promotion Playoffs |
| 2001 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Västergötland Norra | 1st | Promoted |
| 2002 | Tier 4 | Division 3 | Mellersta Götaland | 6th | |
| 2003 | Tier 4 | Division 3 | Mellersta Götaland | 9th | Relegated |
| 2004 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Västergötland Norra | 4th | |
| 2005 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Västergötland Norra | 2nd | Promoted |
| 2006* | Tier 5 | Division 3 | Mellersta Götaland | 5th | |
| 2007 | Tier 5 | Division 3 | Mellersta Götaland | 3rd | |
| 2008 | Tier 5 | Division 3 | Mellersta Götaland | 8th | |
| 2009 | Tier 5 | Division 3 | Mellersta Götaland | 2nd | |
| 2010 | Tier 5 | Division 3 | Mellersta Götaland | 3rd |
* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 3 and subsequent divisions dropping a level.
Attendances
In recent seasons IFK Mariestad have had the following average attendances:| class="wikitable"> | |||
| Season | Average Attendance | Division / Section | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Not available | Div 4 Västergötland Norra | Tier 5 |
| 2006 | 260 | Div 3 Mellersta Götaland | Tier 5 |
| 2007 | 192 | Div 3 Mellersta Götaland | Tier 5 |
| 2008 | 166 | Div 3 Mellersta Götaland | Tier 5 |
| 2009 | 284 | Div 3 Mellersta Götaland | Tier 5 |
| 2010 | 186 | Div 3 Mellersta Götaland | Tier 5 |
* Attendances are provided in the Publikliga sections of the Svenska Fotbollförbundet website.