Results
| Bulgaria Third League | 05/29 15:00 | - |
Slivnishki Geroy
v
FK Velbazhd |
L | 6-1 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 05/22 15:00 | - |
FK Velbazhd v
Pirin 2002
|
L | 1-2 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 05/12 15:00 | - |
FK Velbazhd v
Belasitsa
|
L | 0-5 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 04/28 13:00 | - |
FK Velbazhd v
FK Kyustendil
|
L | 0-3 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 04/21 14:00 | - |
FK Velbazhd v
Rilski Sportist
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 04/10 13:00 | - | FK Bansko v FK Velbazhd | L | 1-0 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 04/07 13:00 | - |
FK Velbazhd v
Pirin Gotse Delchev
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 03/20 13:00 | - |
Perun Kresna
v
FK Velbazhd |
L | 2-0 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 03/13 13:00 | - |
FK Velbazhd v
Marek Dupnitsa
|
L | 0-2 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 02/24 13:00 | - |
FK Velbazhd v
Balkan Botevgrad
|
L | 1-4 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 11/28 12:00 | - |
FK Velbazhd v
Slivnishki Geroy
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 11/21 12:00 | - |
Pirin 2002
v
FK Velbazhd |
L | 2-0 |
Wikipedia - Velbazhd Kyustendil
Velbazhd Kyustendil (Bulgarian: Велбъжд Кюстендил) is a Bulgarian professional association football club based in Kyustendil. The club currently competes in the A RFG Kyustendil, the fourth tier of Bulgarian football.
The club was founded in 1919. Velbazhd have spent most of their playing history between the second and third tiers of the Bulgarian football league system. The club first won promotion to the A Group in 1954, and have played a total of 7 seasons in the top flight, with the longest continuous spell being six seasons (1995–2001). This is generally seen as the club's most successful period. Velbazhd finished third in A Group in 1999, 2000 and 2001, competed in the Intertoto Cup in the 2000–01 season, and reached the Bulgarian Cup final in 2001.
History
Velbazhd was formed in 1919, though the club changed its name in the following year to Sport Club Motsion. In 1928 they changed their name to Sport Club Borislav. From 1940 to 1945 the club is called Pautalia. After World War II they changed their name to Cherveno zname. In 1956 the club was renamed to Levski. In 1970 the club returned to its original name Velbаzhd, but from 1995 to 1999 again called Levski, under the ownership of Georgi Iliev.
In 1953 they were promoted to Bulgarian football's top division for the first time in their history. The 1954 season saw Velbazhd make their first appearance in the top flight of Bulgarian football. This first season was less successful and they were relegated back to the B PFG, finishing in 12th place.
In 1994–95 season, Velbazhd won their second promotion to A PFG, this returning to the top flight after a 41-year absence. During the 1998–99 season they finished 3rd, their highest ever league finish. In the following season, Velbazhd also finished 3rd. The club's forward Mihail Mihaylov became A PFG top scorer with 20 goals.
In 2001, Velbazhd reached the Bulgarian Cup Final for the first time, beating Marek Dupnitsa, Metalurg Pernik, Spartak Pleven and Lokomotiv Sofia for a place in the final. However, they lost the final 1–0 to Litex Lovech.
Following the 2000-01 season, the owner of Velbazhd, Georgi Iliev, decided to merge the club with Plovdiv-based team Lokomotiv Plovdiv, and move the new club to Plovdiv, with the intention of reviving Lokomotiv Plovdiv, who were struggling financially in the B group. Thus, starting from the 2001-02 season, Lokomotiv Plovdiv began playing in the A Group, while Velbazhd practically ceased to exist and disappeared.
Shortly after the dissolution, the club was re-established, starting from the third tier, V Group.
In the summer of 2024, the team merged with FC Kyustendil, with Velbazhd becoming a satellite team and Kyustendil staying in Third League.
Competing in the Bulgarian football league system, FK Velbazhd has experienced various levels of success over the years, including stints in the top tier of Bulgarian football. The team's colors are traditionally represented by a striking combination of red and white, symbolizing their fierce spirit and determination on the pitch.
The club plays its home matches at the "Osogovo" Stadium, which has a capacity of around 5,000 spectators. The atmosphere during home games is electric, with dedicated supporters creating a vibrant backdrop for the players.
FK Velbazhd is not only focused on achieving success in competitions but also emphasizes youth development, aiming to nurture the next generation of football talent in Bulgaria. With a strong community presence and a commitment to excellence, FK Velbazhd continues to be a significant part of the local sports culture and a source of pride for the people of Kyustendil.