Skedsmo FK is a

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club from

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. It was founded in 1980, when the multi-sports club ''Skedsmo IF'' was split into several entities. The club colors are red and white. The men's team currently resides in the Third Division (fourth tier), having previously won two promotions in a row. Notable former players include

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, who spent his younger days in the club before joining

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ahead of the 1988 season. The women's football team last played in the

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. One profiled player was

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, and

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coached the team for a period. Skedsmo FK has not fielded a senior team for women since the 1993 season.

Recent history

References

External links

Official site

Skedsmo Stadion - Nordic Stadiums
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