Brynäs IF Fotboll facts for kids
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| Full name | Brynäs Idrottsförening | |
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| Founded | 12 May 1912 | |
| Ground | Måsbergets IP, Gävle | |
| Chairman | Lars-Göran Karlsson | |
| League | Division 4 Gästrikland | |
| 2019 | Division 4 Gästrikland , 3rd | |
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Brynäs IF is a football club from Sweden. It is located in the city of Gävle.
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Brynäs IF Football Club
Brynäs Idrottsförening, often called Brynäs IF, is a well-known Swedish sports club. It was started on May 12, 1912. The club is famous for its ice hockey team. However, it also has a football team. The football team plays its home games at Måsbergets IP in Gävle.
History of Brynäs IF
Brynäs IF has a long and interesting history in Swedish football.
Early Years
The club was formed in 1912. In its early days, Brynäs IF played in different lower divisions. They worked hard to climb up the ranks. In the 1931–32 season, they finished 2nd in Division 3 Uppsvenska. This great result helped them get promoted to Division 2. They played in Division 2 for two seasons before going back to Division 3.
Golden Era
The 1960s and 1970s were a very successful time for Brynäs IF football. They started in Division 4 in 1960. By 1962, they won their section and moved up to Division 3. Just two years later, in 1964, they won Division 3. This meant they were promoted to Division 2.
Brynäs IF stayed in Division 2 for many years. They kept improving their game. Finally, in 1973, they won Division 2 Norra. This big win led them to the highest Swedish football league, Allsvenskan. They played one season in Allsvenskan in 1974. After that, they were relegated back to Division 2.
In 1979, Brynäs IF football merged with another club, Gefle IF. They played together as Gefle IF/Brynäs until 1981. But in 1982, the merger ended. Brynäs IF went back to being its own club.
Recent Seasons
After their time in the top leagues, Brynäs IF has mostly played in Division 3 and Division 4. These are lower levels of Swedish football. They have had some good seasons, like winning Division 4 in 2001. They also got promoted to Division 2 in 2005. The club continues to play in Division 4 Gästrikland. They are part of the Gestriklands Fotbollförbund.
Club Achievements
Brynäs IF has achieved some important victories in its history.
Swedish Champions
The club won the title of Swedish Champions once. This big achievement happened in 1925.
Cup Wins
Brynäs IF also won the Svenska Mästerskapet cup. They won this cup in 1925. This shows they were a very strong team in that period.
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A friendly robot to say hello!
See also
In Spanish: Brynäs IF Fotboll para niños
