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Rilski Sportist

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Bulgaria Third League 77 Bulgaria Cup 7 Bulgaria Amateur Cup 4
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Bulgaria Third League 10/18 13:00 13 Rilski Sportist v Septemvri Simitli - View
Bulgaria Third League 10/25 13:00 14 PFC Levski Sofia II v Rilski Sportist - View
Bulgaria Cup 10/28 11:30 5 Rilski Sportist v Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia - View
Bulgaria Third League 11/01 12:00 15 Rilski Sportist v PFC CSKA Sofia III - View
Bulgaria Third League 11/08 12:00 16 Botev Ihtiman v Rilski Sportist - View
Bulgaria Third League 11/15 12:00 17 Rilski Sportist v Pirin Gotse Delchev - View
Bulgaria Third League 11/22 12:00 18 Rilski Sportist v FK Bansko - View
Bulgaria Third League 11/29 12:00 19 Pirin 2002 v Rilski Sportist - View

Wikipedia - FC Rilski Sportist Samokov

FC Rilski Sportist (ФК Рилски спортист Самоков) is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Samokov founded in 1947 and currently playing in the South-West Third League. Their home stadium is Iskar Stadium.

Throughout the majority of its history, Rilski Sportist has competed in the lower levels of Bulgarian football, usually the second, or third tiers. In 2002, however, the team managed to promote to the A Group for the first time. Their inexperience led to an immediate relegation. Three years later, Rilski Sportist returned to the A Group, only to be relegated again. Since then, the club has been competing mostly in the amateur levels of Bulgarian football.

The club's nickname is the ‘Skiers’, which originates from the fact that the town of Samokov and nearby Borovets are major resorts for winter sports in Bulgaria.

History

PFC Rilski Sportist was founded in 1947 after the union of a few smaller teams from Samokov. Throughout much of its history, the team competed in the second or third tiers of Bulgarian football.

In 2002, Sportist achieved its first ever promotion to the Bulgarian elite, then known as A Group, for the 2002–03 season. As expected from a newcomer, Rilski Sportist found it difficult to survive. The team managed to win only one game and finished last, thus being relegated, after just one year among the best.

Three seasons later, the team won the 2005–06 B Group, which enabled them to play in the A PFG for a second time. In their second top-flight season, they won 10 games and earned 30 points. They were the only team to win against Levski in the league in that season. However, they were still 3 points behind 13th placed Spartak Varna, meaning that they were relegated again. The two top flight seasons remain their most important achievement overall. Since then, the team has shifted between the second and third tiers of Bulgarian football.

In the second division "The Skiers" have 23 participations – 664 matches in total, with 269 wins, 139 draws and 253 losses. Their best result in the Bulgarian Cup has been reaching the quarter-finals in 1950/51 and 2001/02.

"Rilski Sportist" means "Rila sportsman" in Bulgarian.

Crest history

  • 1947–1960
  • 1978–1990
  • 1990–present
Rilski Sportist is a prominent soccer team based in the picturesque town of Samokov, Bulgaria. Founded in 1921, the club has a rich history and a strong connection to the local community, embodying the spirit and passion of Bulgarian football. The team's colors, traditionally red and white, symbolize their fierce determination and pride on the field.

Rilski Sportist competes in the Bulgarian lower leagues, where they have built a reputation for nurturing young talent and promoting a strong team ethos. The club's home matches are held at the Samokov Stadium, a venue that resonates with the cheers of dedicated fans who support their team through thick and thin.

Over the years, Rilski Sportist has produced several notable players who have gone on to achieve success in both domestic and international football. The team's commitment to developing local talent is evident in their youth academy, which focuses on instilling essential skills and values in aspiring athletes.

With a focus on teamwork, resilience, and community engagement, Rilski Sportist continues to strive for excellence on the pitch, aiming to rise through the ranks of Bulgarian football and make a mark in the hearts of fans across the nation. Whether in local derbies or cup competitions, Rilski Sportist remains a symbol of pride for the town of Samokov and a testament to the enduring love for the beautiful game in Bulgaria.