KPT F.C.
Karachi Port Trust Football Club is a Pakistani football club based in Kharadar, Karachi. The club is affiliated with Karachi Port Trust and play their home matches at KPT Stadium in Kharadar. They are nicknamed "The Portmen" and referred to as "The Arsenal of Karachi" for their short passing games.
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| Full name | Karachi Port Trust Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Portmen | ||
| Short name | KPT | ||
| Founded | 1887 | ||
| Ground | KPT Stadium Railway Stadium[1] | ||
| Capacity | KPT Stadium:20,000 Railway Stadium:3,000 | ||
| Owner | Karachi Port Trust | ||
| Chairman | Shah Naeem | ||
| Head coach | Mohammad Asif | ||
| League | Pakistan Premier League | ||
| 2018–19 | 13th out of 16, relegated | ||
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The club is one of the founding member of current top-flight league Pakistan Premier League, appearing in every season since the first edition in 2004, until their relegation in the current season.
KPT won the Challenge Cup in 1990. KPT FC and Karachi United became the most popular football clubs from Karachi.
Rivalry
Karachi Port Trust F.C. has a heated rivalry with Gwadar Port Authority. Karachi Port Trust defeated Gwadar Port Authority 4-1 in their group stage match which ruled them out of the 2012 National Challenge Cup. Their matches are known as the "Port Derby".
Achievements
- Winners: 1990
- Runner-up (4): 1987, 1991, 1998, 2003