Fixtures

Finland Veikkausliiga 10/18 14:00 - IFK Mariehamn vs AC Oulu - View

Results

Finland Veikkausliiga 10/04 14:00 - [6] KTP v IFK Mariehamn [3] D 1-1
Finland Veikkausliiga 09/28 13:00 - [8] FF Jaro v IFK Mariehamn [9] W 2-3
Finland Veikkausliiga 09/21 15:30 - [9] IFK Mariehamn v VPS Vaasa [7] W 2-1
Finland Veikkausliiga 09/13 12:00 - [9] IFK Mariehamn v FC Haka [11] D 1-1
Finland Veikkausliiga 08/31 14:00 - [3] FC Ilves v IFK Mariehamn [9] L 2-1
Finland Veikkausliiga 08/24 12:00 - [4] HJK Helsinki v IFK Mariehamn [9] L 8-2
Finland Veikkausliiga 08/16 16:00 - [9] IFK Mariehamn v KTP [12] W 3-0
Finland Veikkausliiga 08/09 16:00 - [9] IFK Mariehamn v Yui Hamamoto [8] L 2-5
Finland Veikkausliiga 08/01 15:00 - [6] VPS Vaasa v IFK Mariehamn [8] D 1-1
Finland Veikkausliiga 07/26 13:00 - [8] IFK Mariehamn v AC Oulu [11] L 0-1
Finland Veikkausliiga 07/21 15:00 - [8] IFK Mariehamn v FC Haka [10] D 1-1
Finland Veikkausliiga 07/06 13:00 - [10] FF Jaro v IFK Mariehamn [9] D 1-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 37 16 21
Wins 10 4 6
Draws 10 5 5
Losses 17 7 10
Goals for 44 20 24
Goals against 73 30 43
Clean sheets 7 3 4
Failed to score 9 4 5

Wikipedia - IFK Mariehamn

IFK Mariehamn is a Finnish professional football club based in Mariehamn, the capital of the Åland Islands. It plays in the Finnish Premier Division (Veikkausliiga), winning their first title in 2016. The club plays its home matches at Wiklöf Holding Arena.

History

While IFK Mariehamn was formed in 1919, the sports club did not have a football department until the mid-1930s. Initially the team participated primarily in local tournaments on Åland, only sporadically playing other Finnish or Swedish teams. The team has participated in the Finnish football leagues since 1945.

Until the 1970s, IFK Mariehamn played primarily in the Finnish football divisions 3 and 4. The club reached a peak in 1975 and 1976, when the club first advanced to division 2 and then reached division 1 (Ykkönen) the following year. After two seasons in division 1, IFK Mariehamn was relegated to division 2, where it would remain up until the 2000s, except for a few seasons in division 3 during the early 1990s.

In 2003, IFK Mariehamn returned to division 1. After only one season in division 1, the club advanced, for the first time in its history to the premier division of Finnish football, the Veikkausliiga, for the 2005 season following qualifying the October 2004 games against FC Jazz. In its first season in the Veikkausliiga, IFK Mariehamn finished 12th out of 14 teams. In 2006, the club finished in 5th place and the year after 6th after an impressive run of unbeaten matches during the autumn of 2007.

In addition to playing in the Veikkausliiga, IFK Mariehamn participates in local Åland tournaments, having won the Åland cup 40 times and the Åland football championships 42 times. In recent years, the club has been the most dominant football team on Åland, having in 2008 won its 11th and 15th straight titles in these two events, respectively.

In 2009, IFK Mariehamn started its first season as a fully professional football club. In 2015, the team won the Finnish Cup for the first time.

On 23 October 2016, IFK Mariehamn defeated FC Ilves 2–1 to secure the first ever Veikkausliiga Championship for the island club. In the 2017–18 season, IFK played its first-ever two-match UEFA Champions League qualification, where it was knocked out by Poland's champion Legia Warsaw.

The title in 2016 was seen as something "impossible" and well beyond what the club ever could haver dreamt of, as their economical resources is well below the bigger clubs on the mainland, and the fact that Åland has 30 000 inhabitants aswell as the fact that the squad uses the ferries to travel to away games.

Stadium

IFK Mariehamn plays its home matches at the Wiklöf Holding Arena.

Wiklöf Holding Arena
The pitch and the main stand
The main entrance of Wiklöf Holding Arena

Domestic history

  • 1945–1971: Kolmonen and Nelonen (two seasons)
  • 1972: Kakkonen
  • 1973–1975: Kolmonen
  • 1976: Kakkonen
  • 1977–1978: Ykkönen
  • 1979–1990: Kakkonen
  • 1991–1992: Kolmonen
  • 1993–2003: Kakkonen
  • 2004: Ykkönen
  • 2005–present: Veikkausliiga (Premier League)

European history

Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
2013–14 UEFA Europa League 1QR Inter Baku 0–2 1–1 1–3
2016–17 UEFA Europa League 1QR Odds BK 1–1 0–2 1–3
2017–18 UEFA Champions League 2QR Legia Warsaw 0–3 0–6 0–9
Notes
  • 1QR: First qualifying round
  • 2QR: Second qualifying round
IFK Mariehamn is a professional soccer club based in Mariehamn, the capital of the Åland Islands, Finland. Founded in 1919, the team has a rich history and is known for its passionate fan base and commitment to developing local talent. Competing in the Veikkausliiga, Finland's top football division, IFK Mariehamn has established itself as a competitive force in Finnish soccer.

The club's colors are green and white, which are prominently featured in their home kits. IFK Mariehamn plays its home matches at the Wiklöf Holding Arena, a modern stadium that provides an intimate atmosphere for fans to support their team. The club's identity is deeply rooted in the local community, and it actively engages with fans through various initiatives and events.

Over the years, IFK Mariehamn has achieved notable successes, including winning the Finnish Cup and consistently challenging for top positions in the league. The team's style of play is characterized by a strong emphasis on teamwork, discipline, and a commitment to attacking football, making them an exciting team to watch.

With a focus on youth development and a strong connection to the Åland Islands, IFK Mariehamn continues to strive for excellence both on and off the pitch, aiming to inspire the next generation of soccer players in the region.