FK Panevėžys
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FK Panevėžys is a professional football club from Panevėžys, Lithuania, established in 2015.
The club competes in the TOPLYGA, the top tier of Lithuanian football.
FK Panevėžys was formed to replace FK Ekranas after its bankruptcy in 2014, marking a new era for football in Panevėžys.
Biography
Formation
FK Panevėžys, a professional football club based in the city of Panevėžys, Lithuania, was established in early 2015. This formation came in response to the financial collapse of the previous club representing the city, FK Ekranas, which had won the Lithuanian Championship seven times. After FK Ekranas was declared bankrupt and lost its eligibility to participate in the A Lyga, FK Panevėžys emerged to fill the void in Lithuanian football. The club made its debut in the I Lyga, the second tier of Lithuanian football, finishing its inaugural season in eighth place.
Rise to Prominence
In 2016, FK Panevėžys improved its performance, finishing fifth in the league. The following year, under the guidance of new coach Alexandru Curteian, the club achieved its goal of winning the I Lyga, securing promotion to the A Lyga for the first time in its history. Their first season in the top flight in 2019 saw them finish in fifth position, marking a significant milestone for the club.
Cup Success and Recent Achievements
FK Panevėžys reached the final of the Lithuanian Football Cup in 2020, where they triumphed over FK Sūduva in a penalty shootout, securing their first major trophy. They reached the final again in 2021 but were unable to defend their title, losing to FK Žalgiris. The club continued to build on its success, finishing third in the A Lyga in 2022 and winning the championship in 2023. Additionally, they have claimed the Lithuanian Supercup twice, in 2021 and 2024, solidifying their status as a competitive force in Lithuanian football.
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Career & Clubs
The city of Panevėžys has a long history of football in Lithuania. Until 2014, the city was represented by 7-time title winners FK Ekranas. However, FK Ekranas was unable to meet the financial criteria to participate in the 2015 season and lost eligibility to participate in the A Lyga. The club was declared bankrupt. To fill the void, FK Panevėžys was established at the beginning of 2015, right before the new season started. The club made its debut in the I Lyga (second tier), finishing its first season in eighth place. In 2016, the club improved its performance and finished in fifth place. In 2017, Panevėžys aimed to win the I Lyga and return a club from the city of Panevėžys to the A Lyga. However, the start of the season was disastrous, which resulted in the resignation of the head coach Virginijus Liubšys. Eventually, the club finished 10th in the league table. In the 2018 season under new coach Alexandru Curteian, FK Panevėžys achieved their goal of winning the I Lyga and achieved promotion to the A Lyga for the first time in history. They finished their first season in the top flight (2019 A Lyga) in 5th position. Panevėžys reached the final of the 2020 Lithuanian Football Cup and on 24 October 2020 beat FK Sūduva on penalties to secure the trophy. In the 2021 Lithuanian Football Cup, the club reached the final again, but could not defend the title, as they lost 1–5 against FK Žalgiris. Former Lithuania national team coach Valdas Urbonas took over the club for the 2022…
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Legacy
Lithuanian Championship: A Lyga Winners (1): 2023 3rd place (1): 2022 Lithuanian Cup Winners (2): 2020, 2025 2nd place (1): 2021 Lithuanian Supercup Winners (2): 2021, 2024
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Identifiers & aliases
Futbolo klubas Panevėžys, commonly known as Panevėžys, is a Lithuanian professional football club from the city of Panevėžys. The team currently plays in TOPLYGA, the top tier of Lithuanian football.
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