F.C. Kheybar Khorramabad

Kheybar Khorramabad
خیبر خرم‌آباد
Full name Football Club Kheybar Khorramabad
Founded 1984; 32 years ago
Ground Takhti Stadium, Khorramabad, Iran
Ground Capacity 10,000
Chairman Hossein Hedayati
Head Coach Davood Haqdous
League Azadegan League
2015–16 Azadegan League, 11th

Football Club Kheybar Khorramabad (Persian: باشگاه فوتبال خیبر خرم‌آباد), commonly known as FC Kheybar, is an Iranian football club based in Khorramabad, Lorestan, that competes in the Azadegan League.

The football team plays their home games at the Takhti Stadium which has a seating capacity of 10,000. The club is owned by businessman Hossein Hedayati.

History

Establishment

In 1984 FC Kheybar Khorramabad was founded during the Iran-Iraq War. In 2014 Khorramabad were promoted to the 2nd Division. That following year Kheybar Khorramabad finished second in their group and were placed in the promotion Play-off. Kheybar Khorramabad won against Esteghlal B 2–1 in the play-off and was promoted to the Azadegan League.

Azadegan League

On 17 August 2015 after many years in the Provincial Leagues Kheybar Khorramabad played its first ever Azadegan League match against Parseh Tehran. They won the game 3–0.[1] Kheybar started the season strong and were one of the promotion candidates, however by the end of the season their form dropped and they finished a modest 12th place.

Supporters and Fans

Kheybar Khorramabad is one of the highest supported teams in Lorestan Province. Many people from the Lurs minority are supporting the club.

Stadium

The home venue of Kheybar Khorramabad is theTakhti Stadium Khorramabad (Persian: ورزشگاه تختی خرم‌آباد) in Khorramabad, Lorestan, Iran with a 10,000 seating capacity. It is named after Gholamreza Takhti. The stadium is located near to the Zagros Mountains and has green seats.

Season-by-season

The table below chronicles the achievements of Kheybar Khorramabad in various competitions since 2013.

Season Division League Position Hazfi Cup Notes
2013–14 4 3rd Division 7th not qualified Promoted
2014–15 3 2nd Division 2nd of Group A not qualified Promoted
2015–16 2 Azadegan League

Club managers

National titles

Runner Up (1): 1986–87,
Third place : 2014–15, Promoted to 2015–16 Azadegan League

References


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