Fixtures

Iceland Premier League 09/14 13:00 22 KR Reykjavik vs Vikingur Reykjavik - View

Results

Iceland Premier League 08/31 14:00 21 [6] IF Vestri v KR Reykjavik [10] D 1-1
Iceland Premier League 08/25 18:00 20 [10] KR Reykjavik v Stjarnan [4] L 1-2
Iceland Premier League 08/18 19:15 19 [7] Fram Reykjavik v KR Reykjavik [11] W 0-1
Iceland Premier League 08/11 19:15 18 [11] KR Reykjavik v Afturelding [9] W 2-1
Iceland Premier League 08/02 14:00 17 [9] IBV Vestmannaeyjar v KR Reykjavik [11] L 2-1
Iceland Premier League 07/26 17:00 16 [11] KR Reykjavik v Breidablik [3] D 1-1
Iceland Premier League 07/14 19:15 15 [12] IA Akranes v KR Reykjavik [9] L 1-0
Iceland Premier League 07/06 16:00 14 [8] KR Reykjavik v KA Akureyri [11] L 1-2
Iceland Premier League 06/29 19:15 13 [10] KR Reykjavik v FH Hafnarfjordur [8] W 3-2
Iceland Premier League 06/23 19:15 12 [5] Valur Reykjavik v KR Reykjavik [10] L 6-1
Iceland Premier League 06/16 19:15 11 [2] Vikingur Reykjavik v KR Reykjavik [9] L 3-2
Iceland Premier League 06/01 14:00 10 [9] KR Reykjavik v IF Vestri [2] W 2-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 43 21 22
Wins 21 12 9
Draws 7 3 4
Losses 15 6 9
Goals for 120 71 49
Goals against 81 35 46
Clean sheets 9 5 4
Failed to score 3 2 1

Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkʰnahtˌspɪ(r)tnʏˌfjɛːˌlaːɣ ˈreiːcaˌviːkʏr̥], lit.'Reykjavík Football Club'), commonly abbreviated to KR, is an Icelandic football club based in the Vesturbær district of the capital, Reykjavík.

KR is the oldest and most successful club in Icelandic football, having won the Besta deild karla championship 27 times, including the first season in 1912. It is also the most successful club in the Icelandic men's Cup, with 14 titles including the first in 1960 and most recent in 2014. In 1964, KR was also the first Icelandic representative in the European Cup.

History

Early history

KR playing Fram in the inaugural Icelandic football season in 1912.

KR was established on 16 February 1899, making it the oldest football club in Iceland. It was founded as Fótboltafélag Reykjavíkur (Reykjavík Football Club), before changing to Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur, also meaning Reykjavík Football Club, the change due to "knattspyrna" being considered a more elegant word ("Fótbolti" is literally translated as "football" while "knattspyrna", while translating as "football", is literally "ballkicking"). KR was the only football club in Reykjavík for a decade, but as soon as other clubs were established there were plans for competitions. KR won the inaugural championship in 1912 after a play-off with Fram.

1955–1998

KR won the first title after the Icelandic league was divided into two divisions in 1955, and won again in 1959 when the 1st Division was played on a home-and-away basis for the first time. KR also won the first Icelandic Cup competition in 1960. KR was the first Icelandic club to play in European competition, entering the 1964–65 European Cup. They lost the preliminary round 11–1 on aggregate to Liverpool, who were also playing their first European tie. KR's women's team was also the first Icelandic contender in Europe, entering the inaugural European Competition in 2001.

KR won their 20th title in 1968. They were relegated for the first time to the Second Division in 1977, but narrowly missed winning the first division in 1990, 1996 and 1998, when KR lost out in the title race on the final day; all of which strengthened the solidarity within the club.

Recent history

In KR's centenary year in 1999 the team ended its long quest for another national title. The team had not won the league title for 31 years despite often being viewed as favourites but they looked favourites all season this time. They clinched the title with a 4–0 win over Víkingur in the penultimate round and then beat ÍA 3–1 in the cup final in front of a capacity crowd at the national stadium. The women's team was equally successful, winning the league and the cup, and KR celebrated its centenary year with an unprecedented double-double.

In total, the men's team has won the league title 26 times and the cup 14 times and during the last decade the women's team has won six league titles and twice won the cup. The men's team has four times won the double, in 1961, 1963, 1999 and in 2011.

KR's best European success was in 2009–10 UEFA Europa League when they defeated AEL (2–0, 1–1) in the second qualifying round, but were eliminated in next round by Basel (2–2, 1–3). In 2011–12 UEFA Europa League, KR eliminated ÍF Fuglafjørður in the first qualifying round and achieved a big win against MŠK Žilina in the next round (3–0) in Reykjavík and though losing 2–0 in Zilina advanced through to the next round where they lost to Dinamo Tbilisi (1–6 on aggregate).

KR Reykjavik, officially known as Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur, is one of the most storied and successful soccer clubs in Iceland. Founded in 1899, the club is based in the capital city of Reykjavik and has a rich history that spans over a century. KR Reykjavik is renowned for its passionate fan base and its commitment to developing local talent, making it a cornerstone of Icelandic football.

The team plays its home matches at the historic KR-völlur stadium, which has been a hub for soccer in Iceland. With a distinctive blue and white kit, KR Reykjavik has a fierce rivalry with other local clubs, particularly Valur, which adds to the excitement of their matches.

KR Reykjavik has achieved significant success in Icelandic football, boasting numerous national championships and cup titles. The club has also made strides in European competitions, representing Iceland on the continental stage and showcasing the growing talent of Icelandic soccer.

With a focus on both competitive excellence and community engagement, KR Reykjavik continues to inspire future generations of players and fans alike, solidifying its place as a pillar of Icelandic sports culture.