Bansko ( bg, Банско) is a
Bulgaria
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n professional
association football
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club from the town of
Bansko
Bansko ( bg, Банско ) is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains at an elevation of 1200m above sea level. It is a ski resort.
Legends
There are several legends about who founded Bansko. According to o ...
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currently playing in the
South-West Third League, the third division of Bulgarian football. Its home matches take place at the Saint Petar Stadium.
The club was founded in 1951. Until the 2008–09 season, the team participated in either the amateurs Bulgarian divisions. After the union by the two clubs from
Blagoevgrad
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– "Pirin" and "Pirin 1931", FC Bansko took licence of Pirin for participation in the
West B Group.
History
Bansko was founded in 1951. The team has largely played in regional leagues throughout its history. The team enjoyed more success in the 21st century. Bansko promoted to the
B PFG for the first time in 2009. A strong selection of players led to success in the
second tier of Bulgarian football. In their debut season, Bansko finished third, very close to securing promotion to the top tier. During this season,
2009-10 season, Bansko managed to finish in third place, with 59 points, equal with
Akademik Sofia on points. However, Akademik had a better goal difference, and were placed second, thus being promoted to the
first tier at the expense of Bansko.
Honours
B Group
The Bulgarian Second Professional Football League ( bg, Втора професионална футболна лига, Vtora Profesionalna Futbolna Liga), also known as Second League ( bg, Втора Лига) or Vtora liga, is the second level ...
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*3rd place (1):
2009–10
Bulgarian Cup
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The tournamen ...
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* Third Round (2):
2007–08,
2012–13
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Current squad
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League positions
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The Bulgarian Second Professional Football League ( bg, Втора професионална футболна лига, Vtora Profesionalna Futbolna Liga), also known as Second League ( bg, Втора Лига) or Vtora liga, is the second level ...
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Managers
Past seasons
References
External links
Bansko at bgclubs.eu
Bansko
Bansko ( bg, Банско ) is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains at an elevation of 1200m above sea level. It is a ski resort.
Legends
There are several legends about who founded Bansko. According to o ...
1951 establishments in Bulgaria
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