FK Babrungas Plungė
Futbolo klubas Babrungas, commonly known as Babrungas, is a Lithuanian football club located in Plungė, in Plungė District. They currently play in the II Lyga, Western zone, the third tier of Lithuanian football.[1]
Full name | Futbolo klubas "Babrungas" | ||
---|---|---|---|
Founded | 1935 | ||
Ground | Plungė Stadium | ||
Capacity | 500 | ||
Coordinates | 55°54′40″N 21°50′30″E | ||
Chairman | Adomas Zamulskis | ||
Manager | Algis Petkus, Alvydas Viršilas | ||
League | II Lyga (Western zone) | ||
2019 | II Lyga (Western zone), 5th | ||
|
History
The club was created in 1935. During the Soviet occupation in Lithuania, the club was in the top division for a long time.
In 1956, the team from the small town of Plungė became champions of Lithuania.
Currently, they play in the II Lyga, Western zone.
Name
Babrungas is a river in Plungė District.
First time the club was renamed Babrungas in 1942. Last time was in 1994.
Historical names
- 1942—1947: Babrungas
- 1948—1955: Spartakas
- 1956—1972: Linų audiniai
- 1973—1989: Kooperatininkas
- 1990—1993: Robotas
- 1994— now: Babrungas
Honours
- The club's honours in soviet occupation period (Played in "A" klasė (top division) or "B" klasė (second tier).
- In 1956, they became champions of Lithuania.
Domestic
- Soviet Lihuania A klasė: 1
- Champions: 1956
- Runners-up: 1990
- Champions: 1996/97 Trečia lyga (D3)*
- Runners-up: 2018 II Lyga Western Zone (D3)*
Recent seasons team play in II Lyga Southern Zone championship.
Kit evoliution
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1956
|
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2010
|
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2016
|
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Goalkeepers
|
Colors
- ???? – 2015
BABRUNGAS | BABRUNGAS |
- 2016 –
BABRUNGAS | BABRUNGAS |
Stadium
Club play their home matches in Plungė Stadium. The current capacity of the stadium is 500 seats.
Current squad
- As of 15 October 2019 [7]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
|
|
References
- http://lietuvosfutbolas.lt/varzybos/megeju/ii-lyga-vakaru-zona/
- http://www.rsssf.com/tablesl/litochamp.html
- http://almis.sritis.lt/ltu16lyga2w.html
- http://almis.sritis.lt/ltu17lyga2w.html
- http://almis.sritis.lt/ltu18lyga2w.html
- http://lietuvosfutbolas.lt/klubai/babrungas-8873/?cid=3759246
- http://lietuvosfutbolas.lt/klubai/babrungas-8873/?cid=1893917