Guimaraes B
Results
| Portugal Campeonato Nacional | 06/14 16:00 | 1 |
Lusitano GC Evora
v
Guimaraes B 
|
L | 4-2 | |
| Portugal Campeonato Nacional | 06/01 10:00 | 6 |
[1] Guimaraes B v
Leca
[4] 
|
L | 3-4 | |
| Portugal Campeonato Nacional | 05/25 10:00 | 5 |
[3] AD Marco 09
v
Guimaraes B [1]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Portugal Campeonato Nacional | 05/18 16:00 | 4 |
[2] USC Paredes
v
Guimaraes B [1]
|
W | 0-2 | |
| Portugal Campeonato Nacional | 05/11 10:00 | 3 |
[3] Leca
v
Guimaraes B [2]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| Portugal Campeonato Nacional | 05/04 15:00 | 2 |
[2] Guimaraes B v
AD Marco 09
[4]
|
W | 3-2 | |
| Portugal Campeonato Nacional | 04/27 14:00 | 1 |
Guimaraes B v
USC Paredes
|
D | 3-3 | |
| Portugal Campeonato Nacional | 04/13 15:00 | 26 |
[1] Guimaraes B v
SC Vianense
[6] 
|
W | 2-1 | |
| Portugal Campeonato Nacional | 04/06 15:00 | 25 |
[9] SC Vila Real
v
Guimaraes B [1]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Portugal Campeonato Nacional | 03/29 16:00 | 24 |
[1] Guimaraes B v
V. Sindhu Pusarla
[10] 
|
W | 3-2 | |
| Portugal Campeonato Nacional | 03/16 15:00 | 23 |
[3] Braganca
v
Guimaraes B [1]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Portugal Campeonato Nacional | 03/09 15:00 | 22 |
[1] Guimaraes B v
Brito SC
[6] 
|
W | 3-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Wins | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Draws | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Losses | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Goals for | 64 | 37 | 27 |
| Goals against | 36 | 18 | 18 |
| Clean sheets | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Failed to score | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wikipedia - Vitória S.C. B
Vitória Sport Clube B, commonly known as Vitória de Guimarães B, is a Portuguese professional football team based in Guimarães, which serves as the reserve side of Vitória SC. They compete in the Campeonato de Portugal, the fourth division of Portuguese football, and play their home matches at the Pista de Atletismo Gémeos Castro or at the club's 2,500-capacity Academia do Vitória S.C. training facility.
Vitória SC B was founded in 2012 and its only purpose is to develop players for the first team in a competitive context, in order to sustain the first team now and in the future.
Reserve teams in Portugal play in the same league system as the senior team, rather than in a reserve team league. However, they cannot play in the same division as their senior team, so Vitória B is ineligible for promotion to the Primeira Liga and cannot play in the Taça de Portugal and Taça da Liga.
History
Prior to the end of the 2011–12 football season in Portugal, seven clubs in the Primeira Liga announced their interest in constructing a "B" team to fill the six vacant places available to compete in the Segunda Liga for the 2012–13 season. Of those seven, five clubs were selected to take part in the competition considering their position on 2011-12 Primeira Liga, as well as Marítimo, since they had already a "B" team competing.
The LPFP who organizes the professional football tiers in Portugal announced that for the clubs to compete in the 2012–13 Segunda Liga they would have to pay €50,000 . In addition the LPFP would also require the clubs to follow new rules regarding player selection in which each "B" team must have a squad of a minimum of ten players who were formed at the club's academy as well as having an age requirement between 15 and 21 years old. The LPFP also went on to saw that the clubs are unable to compete in cup competitions as well as gaining promotion due to the possibility of playing the senior team. Each "B" team may have 3 players above 23 years old.
In late May 2012, it was officially announced that the six Primeira Liga clubs' B teams would compete in the 2012–13 Segunda Liga which would increase the number of teams in the league from 16 to 22 as well as increasing the number of games needed to play in one season from thirty games to forty two games.
Early years
Vitória B played their first game on 12 August 2012, a goalless home draw against SC Covilhã at the Estádio do Varzim SC in Póvoa de Varzim. The team ended their debut season with relegation in second-last place.
In 2013–14 under manager Armando Evangelista, Vitória B won instant promotion from the Campeonato Nacional de Seniores with a 2–0 aggregate win over Sport Benfica e Castelo Branco. Five years later, the team slipped into the third tier again in rock-bottom place, after a 2–2 draw with fellow northern reserve team SC Braga B on 7 May 2019.
Vitória B won promotion in May 2021 to the new third tier, the Liga 3. Two years later, the team were relegated to Campeonato de Portugal (league).
The ‘B’ team, which is at an intermediate level between training and the first team, has allowed the club to grow sustainably based on training and after 10 years there has been enormous success in increasing the competitiveness of the league both sportingly and financially.
Competing in the lower divisions of Portuguese football, Guimarães B plays its home matches at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, a venue steeped in history and passion, which also serves as the home ground for the senior team. The team's colors reflect the club's rich heritage, with a striking combination of black and white, symbolizing the club's identity and pride.
Guimarães B focuses on developing young players, offering them the opportunity to gain valuable experience and showcase their skills in a competitive environment. The team is known for its commitment to attacking football, emphasizing technical ability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. Many players from Guimarães B have successfully transitioned to the first team, contributing to the club's ongoing success in domestic and European competitions.
With a dedicated fan base and a strong connection to the local community, Guimarães B embodies the spirit of Vitória SC, fostering a culture of excellence and ambition. As they continue to develop the next generation of football talent, Guimarães B remains an integral part of the club's legacy and future aspirations.