Fixtures

Bulgaria Cup 10/12 12:00 1 Bdin Vidin vs Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo - View
Bulgaria Second League 10/18 15:00 12 Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo vs Belasitsa - View
Bulgaria Second League 10/25 15:00 13 Pirin Blagoevgrad vs Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo - View
Bulgaria Second League 11/01 16:00 14 Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo vs Chernomorets Burgas - View
Bulgaria Second League 11/08 16:00 15 FC Hebar Pazardzhik vs Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo - View
Bulgaria Second League 11/15 16:00 16 Ludogorets Razgrad II vs Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo - View

Results

Bulgaria Second League 10/05 13:00 11 [1] Dunav Ruse v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo [14] L 2-0
Bulgaria Second League 09/28 15:00 10 [14] Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo v Vihren Sandanski [4] D 3-3
Bulgaria Second League 09/23 14:00 9 [11] Inglewood Utd U20 v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo [12] L 4-1
Bulgaria Second League 09/13 15:00 8 [12] Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo v Spartak Pleven [15] D 0-0
Bulgaria Second League 09/06 15:00 7 [5] Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo [15] W 0-1
Bulgaria Second League 08/24 15:00 5 [13] Minyor Pernik v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo [17] D 0-0
Bulgaria Second League 08/19 17:00 4 [17] Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo v Yantra Gabrovo [11] L 0-1
Bulgaria Second League 08/10 15:00 3 [1] Deportiva Minera v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo [11] L 2-0
Bulgaria Second League 08/05 17:00 2 [13] Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo v Anna Siskova [16] D 0-0
Bulgaria Second League 07/26 15:30 1 [16] Sportist Svoge v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo [7] D 1-1
Club Friendly List 06/25 16:00 - Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo v Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia D 0-0
Bulgaria Second League 05/24 15:00 38 Montana v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo W 0-2

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 39 20 19
Wins 11 5 6
Draws 16 13 3
Losses 12 2 10
Goals for 38 20 18
Goals against 35 11 24
Clean sheets 19 12 7
Failed to score 17 10 7

Etar (Bulgarian: Етър) is a Bulgarian sports football club based in Veliko Tarnovo, that plays in the Bulgarian Second League, the second level of Bulgarian football.

Etar was established in 2013, shortly after the folding of Etar 1924, which was dissolved for financial reasons after the 2012–13 season. Etar 1924, on the other hand, was established as a result of the dissolution of the historical FC Etar (Veliko Tarnovo). Although the three clubs share similar names and colors, the Bulgarian Football Union considers them separate entities and records are not shared between the three. The current Etar quickly ascended from the amateur leagues, eventually promoting to the Bulgarian First League at the end of the 2016–17 season. The club's home ground has been Ivaylo Stadium since 2013. Etar plays in all-violet kits and their nickname is 'The Bolyars'.

History

Foundation and Amateur League (2013–2016)

The club was founded as OFC Etar Veliko Tarnovo in 2013 with the license of FC Botev Debelets. In their first season they finished in 5th position in V Group.

In January 2016, Boncho Genchev became the new manager of the team which was in 3rd place at the halfway point in the season, only two points behind the 1st place team. The selection included Lyubomir Genchev coming from A Group team Montana, Stefan Hristov from Spartak Pleven and the leading goalscorer in the first part of 2015–16 season in B Group, Petar Dimitrov. The team eventually won all its matches, winning the league and being promoted to B Group.

Professional Football (2016–present)

On 9 June 2016 Etar were officially approved for the new 2nd division — Second League, with the club changing its abbreviation to "SFC Etar". Ferario Spasov remains in his position as manager and with a good selection team made promotion to First League. Etar were promoted as champions of the 2016–17 Second League, sealing their title on the final day of the season with a 2–2 away draw against Nesebar, coupled with Septemvri Sofia's 2–0 away defeat to Oborishte.

Etar's first season into the elite was difficult. The team finished 13th in the regular phase, with only four wins. This placed Etar as one of the candidates for relegation. In the relegation phase, Etar finished last in their group and had to play playoff/play out matches in order to remain in the elite. In the first round, Etar beat Pirin Blagoevgrad 3-1 aggregate and advanced to the second round. There, the violets faced Dunav Ruse. Two strong matches resulted in a 4-1 aggregate win, and Etar secured their status as a member of the top tier.

On 4 January 2018 Krasimir Balakov was announced as the new manager in the club with Stanislav Genchev, Iliyan Kiryakov and Kaloyan Chakarov as first team coaches.

After 4 seasons in the First League, Etar was relegated to the Second League at the end of the 2020-21 season. Back into the second tier, Etar managed to finish in fourth place during the 2021–22 season, qualifying for promotion playoffs. Etar, however, lost against Botev Vratsa and did not manage to return to the First League immediately. Next season (2022–23), Etar managed to finish in second place, securing promotion to the First League after two years of absence.

League positions

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Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo is a professional football club based in the historic city of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. Founded in 1924, the team has a rich heritage and is known for its passionate fan base and commitment to developing local talent. The club's colors are traditionally burgundy and white, which reflect its deep-rooted connection to the region's cultural identity.

Competing in the Bulgarian football league system, Etar has experienced various successes throughout its history, including notable performances in domestic cup competitions. The team plays its home matches at the Ivaylo Stadium, a venue that can accommodate thousands of enthusiastic supporters, creating an electric atmosphere on match days.

Etar 1924 is not only focused on achieving success on the pitch but also emphasizes the importance of youth development and community engagement. The club's academy nurtures young players, providing them with the skills and opportunities to excel in football, while also fostering a sense of pride and unity within the local community.

With a commitment to tradition and a vision for the future, Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo continues to strive for excellence, aiming to reclaim its place among Bulgaria's top football clubs and inspire future generations of players and fans alike.