Lillestrøm SK facts for kids
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| Full name | Lillestrøm Sportsklubb | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Kanarifugla, Fugla (The Canaries, The Birds) |
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| Short name | LSK | |||
| Founded | 2 April 1917 | |||
| Ground | Åråsen Stadion Lillestrøm |
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| Capacity | 12,250 | |||
| Chairman | Morten Kokkim | |||
| Head coach | Hans Erik Ødegaard | |||
| League | 1. divisjon | |||
| 2024 | Eliteserien, 15th of 16 (relegated) | |||
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Lillestrøm Sportsklubb is a professional football club from Lillestrøm, Norway. This city is located just outside the capital, Oslo. The club was started in 1917 when two local football clubs joined together.
Lillestrøm SK plays its home games at Åråsen Stadion. This stadium can hold 12,250 fans. The team also trains at Lillestrøm stadion or the indoor arena, LSK-Hallen. Lillestrøm SK holds a special record in Norway. They played for 45 years in a row (from 1975 to 2019) without being moved down to a lower league. Many players from the club have played for the Norwegian national team. Also, players from countries like the United States, Sweden, Iceland, and Nigeria have played for Lillestrøm SK.
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Club History and Wins
Lillestrøm SK was founded on April 2, 1917. The team has won the Norwegian League five times. Their wins were in 1959, 1976, 1977, 1986, and 1989. They have also won the Norwegian Cup six times. These cup victories happened in 1977, 1978, 1981, 1985, 2007, and 2017.
Key Moments in Recent Years
After the 2004 season, Uwe Rösler, a former player, became the head coach. In his first year, Lillestrøm finished fourth in the league. They also reached the 2005 Norwegian Cup final but lost to Molde.
In 2007, Tom Nordlie became the new coach. Under him, Lillestrøm finished fourth in the league again. They also won the Norwegian Cup that year. They beat Haugesund 2–0 in the final.
In 2008, Tom Nordlie left the club. Henning Berg took over as head coach in 2009. He helped the team avoid being moved down to a lower league. The 2009 season was tough for the club. They sold many players and had many injuries. Despite a difficult start, they finished 11th in the league.
In 2011, Lillestrøm started the season very well. They scored 18 goals in their first five games. However, they had to sell some key players later in the season. This was because the club was facing financial difficulties. The team then struggled and did not win any of their last 11 league games. Coach Henning Berg was let go before the season ended.
After Berg, Magnus Haglund became the coach. The club brought in many new players for the 2012 season. However, the team still struggled and was close to being relegated. They managed to finish 9th after a strong end to the season.
Club Achievements
Lillestrøm SK has a proud history of winning titles.
- Norwegian League:
- Winners (5): 1959, 1976, 1977, 1986, 1989
- Runners-up (8): 1960, 1978, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1994, 1996, 2001
- Norwegian Cup:
- Winners (6): 1977, 1978, 1981, 1985, 2007, 2017
- Runners-up (8): 1953, 1955, 1958, 1980, 1986, 1992, 2005, 2022
- Royal League:
- Runners-up (1): 2006
- UEFA Intertoto Cup:
- Runners-up (1): 2006
Club Records
Lillestrøm SK holds several impressive club records:
- Greatest home victory: 10–0 against Geithus on October 4, 1953.
- Greatest away victory: 7–0 against Stabæk on March 20, 2011.
- Heaviest home loss: 1–7 against Fredrikstad on August 15, 1954.
- Heaviest away loss: 1–7 against Odd on June 7, 1953.
- Highest attendance at Åråsen Stadion: 13,652 fans against Vålerenga on May 16, 2002.
- Most appearances for the club: 720 games by Frode Kippe (1997–1998, 2002–2019).
- Most goals scored for the club: 319 goals by Tom Lund (1967–82).
- Most goals scored in one season: 26 goals by Tom Lund in 1973.
Current Team and Staff
Current Squad
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Players on Loan
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Coaching Staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach |  Hans Erik Ødegaard |
| Assistant coach | Eirik Mæland |
| Goalkeeping coach |  Bartosz Deregowski |
| Fitness coach/Physio | Geir Kåsene |
| Physio | Sondre Sjøgren Jakobsen |
| Head of Analytics | Yannick Skar-Lentze |
| Sports coordinator | Tor Arne Solberg |
| Doctor | Pål Jeroen Husby |
| Scout | Espen Olsen |
Club Supporters
Lillestrøm is one of the most popular football clubs in Norway. Their official fan club is called Kanarifansen. It has over 5,000 members, making it the second-largest fan club in Norway. Kanarifansen was started on December 3, 1992. They even have their own magazines and clothing line.
Rival Teams
Lillestrøm's biggest rival is Vålerenga Fotball. They also have a rivalry with Rosenborg. Their traditional local rival, dating back to the club's beginning, is Strømmen IF.
See also
In Spanish: Lillestrøm SK para niños
