Futbolo klubas Babrungas, commonly known as Babrungas, is a Lithuanian football club located in Plungė, in Plungė District. They currently play in the I Lyga, the second tier of Lithuanian football.[1]
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| Full name | Futbolo klubas "Babrungas" | ||
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| Founded | 1935 | ||
| Ground | Plungė Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 500 | ||
| Coordinates | 55°54′40″N 21°50′30″E / 55.91111°N 21.84167°E | ||
| Chairman | Adomas Zamulskis | ||
| Manager | Algis Petkus, Macauley Musgrave | ||
| League | I Lyga | ||
| 2024 | I Lyga 3rd | ||
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History
editThe club was created in 1935. During the Soviet era 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 I Lyga.
Name
editBabrungas is a river in Plungė District.
First time the club was renamed Babrungas in 1942. Last time was in 1994.
Historical names
edit- 1942—1947: Babrungas
- 1948—1955: Spartakas
- 1956—1972: Linų audiniai
- 1973—1989: Kooperatininkas
- 1990—1993: Robotas
- 1994— now: Babrungas
Honours
edit- The club's honours in soviet period (Played in "A" klasė (top division) or "B" klasė (second tier).
- In 1956, they became champions of Lithuania.
Domestic
edit- Soviet Lithuania A klasė: 1
- Champions: 1956
Pirma lyga (D2)
- Runners-up: 1990
- II lyga, Western Zone (D3)
- Champions: 1996/97 Trečia lyga (D3)*
- Runners-up: 2018 II Lyga Western Zone (D3)*
Recent seasons team play in II lyga Western Zone championship.
A klasė seasons
edit| Season | Level | Division | Position | Web |
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| 1956 | 1. | A klasė | 1. | [2] |
| 1957 | 1. | A klasė | 3. | |
| 1956 | 1. | A klasė | 7. | |
| 1958–59 | 1. | A klasė | 4. | |
| 1959–60 | 1. | A klasė | 3. | |
| 1960–61 | 1. | A klasė | 5. |
Recent seasons
edit| Season | Level | Division | Position | Web | |
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| 2016 | 3. | Antra lyga | 4. | [3] | |
| 2017 | 3. | Antra lyga | 9. | [4] | |
| 2018 | 3. | Antra lyga | 2. | [5] | |
| 2019 | 3. | Antra lyga | 5. | [6] | |
| 2020 | 3. | Antra lyga | 6. | [7] |  Promotion
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| 2021 | 2. | Pirma lyga | 8. | [8] | |
| 2022 | 2. | Pirma lyga | 6. | [9] | |
| 2023 | 2. | Pirma lyga | 5. | [10] | |
| 2024 | 2. | Pirma lyga | 3. | [11] |
Kit evoliution
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     1956
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  2010
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2016
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Goalkeepers
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Colors
edit- ???? – 2015
| BABRUNGAS | BABRUNGAS |
- 2016 –
| BABRUNGAS | BABRUNGAS |
Stadium
editClub play their home matches in Plungė Stadium. The current capacity of the stadium is 500 seats.
Coaching
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Jeremiah "Rudy" Roediger, 2017[12]
Current squad
edit- As of 23 May 2023[13]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Players on loan
editNote: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
edit- ^ "II Lyga Vakarų Zona - Lietuvos Futbolas".
- ^ "Lithuania - List of Champions".
- ^ "Lithuanian 2016 LFF 2 Lyga Zone West".
- ^ "Lithuanian 2017 LFF 2 Lyga Zone West".
- ^ "Lithuanian 2018 LFF 2 Lyga Zone West".
- ^ "FK Babrungas - Lietuvos Futbolas".
- ^ "FK Babrungas - Lietuvos Futbolas".
- ^ "Lithuania 2021". RSSSF.
- ^ "Lithuania 2022". RSSSF.
- ^ "Lithuania 2023". RSSSF.
- ^ http://www.rsssf.com/tablesl/lito2024.html#1lyga
- ^ "Talladega Athletics Hires Jeremiah "Rudy" Roediger as Women's and Men's Soccer Coach". Archived from the original on 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
- ^ "FK Babrungas – Lietuvos Futbolas".