Kozani Football Club (Greek: Φ.Σ. Κοζάνη) is a Greek football club from Kozani, Greece. The club was founded in April 1964 in Kozani, Greece following the merger between Makedonikos and Olympiakos Kozanis and since then it has won the Delta Ethniki a record 5 times. The club plays Super League 2, the second tier of Greek football. Kozani FC presently plays at the Kozani Stadium in Kozani.
| Full name | Filathlo Somateio Kozanis | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Sourdoi Erythrolefki (Red-Whites) | ||
| Founded | 1964 | ||
| Ground | Kozani Municipal Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 4,000 | ||
| President | Manos Xilouris | ||
| Manager | Angelos Digozis | ||
| League | Super League Greece 2 | ||
| 2022–23 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 2), 1st (promoted) | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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History edit
The football section of Kozani is one of the sections in sports that hasn't achieved a lot in the Greek football league for the city of Kozani, resulting the team to be 5 times champions in the Fourth Division (1995,1997,2004,2009 unbeaten and 2013) and win the promotion to the Third Division with some good performances in the past years. They also finished 3rd three more times in 1988, 1990 and 1998 where they lost promotion in the last games.
After the 2005-06 season, the club, was relegated to Delta Ethniki after failing to win the last game away at Drama. However, the crucial match tο avoid the relegation was against Polykastro at home where the team drew 1-1 instead of winning and staying in the division.
In the 2006–07 season, the club played in the Delta Ethniki where it finished in the 8th place. In the 2007–08 season, the club remained another year in the Delta Ethniki and finished 3rd. In the 2008–09 season, the club played again in the Delta Ethniki and won promotion to the Gamma Ethniki. In the 2009–10 season, the club finished 13th in the North Group and remained in the Gamma Ethniki. In the 2010–11 season, the club finished 16th and relegated to Delta Ethniki. In the 2011–12 season, the club played in the Delta Ethniki where it finished in the 4th place. In the 2012–13 season, the club won promotion to the Gamma Ethniki. During the 2013–14 season they competed in the Gamma Ethniki, where they gained the fourth position. The following year (2014–15) they were ranked 10th in the same championship. After a disappointing season, Kozani finished 10th in the 2015–16 Gamma Ethniki in the Group 1, and the club was relegated to Kozani FCA championship. In the 2019-20 season, the club won the promotion to the Gamma Ethniki. In 2023, Kozani participated in the promotion play-offs of Gamma Ethniki, after winning their respective group, and won promotion to Super League Greece 2.
Crest and colours edit
In the emblem the team kept the date both teams were founded in 1928 and took the colours of Olympiakos, the red and Makedonikos, the white. The emblem of Kozani is the big clock of the Town Hall on a red background.
Rivalries edit
Kozani has long-standing rival with Eordaikos, from the neighbouring city of Ptolemaida.
Stadium edit
Kozani plays its home games at the Municipal Stadium of Kozani (Δημοτικό Στάδιο Κοζάνης), located in the southwest part of Kozani. The stadium holds 4,000 and was built in 1955. It also features projectors for night races.
Supporters edit
Kozani's fans named The Lions
Honours edit
Leagues edit
- Third Division
- Winners (2): 1980–81, 2022–23
- Fourth Division
- Winners (5): 1994–95, 1996–97, 2003–04, 2008–09, 2012–13
- Kozani FCA Championship
- Winner (1): 2019–20
Cups edit
- Greek Football Amateur Cup
- Winner (1): 1992–93
- Kozani FCA Cup
- Winners (5): 1992–93, 1994–95, 2007–08, 2012–13, 2022–23
- Kozani FCA Super Cup
- Winner (1): 2020
Seasons in the 21st century edit
| Season | Category | Position | Cup |
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| 2000–01 | Gamma Ethniki | 11th | GS |
| 2001–02 | Delta Ethniki (Group 3) | 4th | - |
| 2002–03 | Delta Ethniki (Group 3) | 2nd | - |
| 2003–04 | Delta Ethniki (Group 3) | 1st | - |
| 2004–05 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 2) | 5th | 1R |
| 2005–06 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 2) | 15th | 1R |
| 2006–07 | Delta Ethniki (Group 3) | 10th | - |
| 2007–08 | Delta Ethniki (Group 3) | 3rd | - |
| 2008–09 | Delta Ethniki (Group 3) | 1st | - |
| 2009–10 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 2) | 13th | 1R |
| 2010–11 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 2) | 16th | 4R |
| 2011–12 | Delta Ethniki (Group 3) | 4th | - |
| 2012–13 | Delta Ethniki (Group 3) | 1st | - |
| 2013–14 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 2) | 4th | - |
| 2014–15 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 2) | 10th | - |
| 2015–16 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 1) | 10th | - |
| 2016–17 | Kozani FCA First Division | 3rd | - |
| 2017–18 | Kozani FCA First Division | 2nd | - |
| 2018–19 | Kozani FCA First Division | 2nd | - |
| 2019–20 | Kozani FCA First Division | 1st | - |
| 2020–21 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 3) | 5th | - |
| 2021–22 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 2) | 2nd | 4R |
| 2022–23 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 2) | 1st | 3R |
| 2023–24 | Super League 2 |
Promotion in bold.
Key: GS = Group Stage, 1R = First Round, 2R = Second Round, 3R = Third Round, 4R = Fourth Round.
Players edit
Current squad edit
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable Players edit
Sponsorships edit
- Great Shirt Sponsor: Kiefer
- Sport Clothing Manufacturer: Macron