FC Jazz
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- Finland Kakkonen Group B 151 Finland Ykkosliiga 81 Finland Ykkonen 49 Finland Cup 24 Finland Kakkonen Group C 20 Finland Kakkosen Cup 6 Club Friendly List 1
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Fixtures
| Finland Ykkonen | 07/06 15:30 | 13 |
Atlantis
vs
FC Jazz 
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| Finland Ykkonen | 07/16 16:00 | 14 |
FC Jazz vs
KUPS Akatemia
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| Finland Ykkonen | 07/25 16:00 | 16 |
FC Jazz vs
MP
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| Finland Ykkonen | 07/28 15:30 | 16 |
OLS
vs
FC Jazz
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| Finland Ykkonen | 08/01 15:30 | 17 |
FC Jazz vs
FC Inter II
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| Finland Ykkonen | 08/06 16:00 | 18 |
Audentes SG/Noortekoondis Women
vs
FC Jazz
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Results
| Finland Ykkonen | 07/01 15:30 | 12 |
[7] FC Jazz v
EPS
[10] 
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W | 7-0 | |
| Finland Ykkonen | 06/26 17:00 | 11 |
[9] FC Jazz v
PK Keski-Uusimaa
[2] 
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W | 4-2 | |
| Finland Ykkonen | 06/14 13:00 | 10 |
[10] KPV
v
FC Jazz [6]
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L | 3-1 | |
| Finland Cup | 06/11 16:00 | 12 |
FC Jazz v
KuPS Kuopio
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L | 2-6 | |
| Finland Ykkonen | 06/08 13:00 | 9 |
[8] FC Jazz v
RoPS
[10] 
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W | 3-1 | |
| Finland Ykkonen | 06/02 15:30 | 8 |
[6] JJK
v
FC Jazz [7]
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L | 3-1 | |
| Finland Cup | 05/28 16:00 | 11 |
FC Jazz v
GBK
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W | 3-2 | |
| Finland Ykkonen | 05/23 15:30 | 7 |
[8] FC Jazz v
Tampere Utd
[1] 
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W | 3-2 | |
| Finland Ykkonen | 05/18 14:00 | 6 |
[5] FC Inter II
v
FC Jazz [10]
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W | 1-2 | |
| Finland Cup | 05/13 15:30 | 10 |
RiPS
v
FC Jazz
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W | 0-2 | |
| Finland Ykkonen | 05/10 13:00 | 5 |
[11] FC Jazz v
OLS
[8]
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W | 2-0 | |
| Finland Ykkonen | 05/03 13:00 | 4 |
[12] MP
v
FC Jazz [11]
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D | 0-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 33 | 15 | 18 |
| Wins | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Draws | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Losses | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Goals for | 70 | 36 | 34 |
| Goals against | 61 | 28 | 33 |
| Clean sheets | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Failed to score | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Wikipedia - FC Jazz
Football Club Jazz, commonly known as just Jazz, is a Finnish football club based in Pori, which plays in the Finnish third tier, Ykkönen. The club was founded in 1934 as Porin Pallo-Toverit. PPT changed its name to FC Jazz in November 1991.
FC Jazz is tied with several other clubs as the 13th most successful Finnish club by Finnish Championship titles. FC Jazz won the Finnish Championship twice (1993, 1996). Other medals for the club include Finnish Championship bronze (1992), Finnish Cup silver (1994) and Finnish League Cup silver (1994).
History
PPT 1934–1991
FC Jazz was established in 1934 as Porin Pallo-Toverit (PPT for short) by 18 young men who had previously played football in the local sports club Pyrintö. The founders had strong labour movement background and PPT immediately joined the Finnish Workers' Sports Federation (TUL). PPT had also a section for bandy and ice hockey.
PPT played its first years in TUL regional series and after the second world war in TUL national divisions. The club made its debut in Finnish Football Association's national divisions in 1948 Suomensarja which was the second tier of Finnish football. After six more seasons in TUL series PPT joined the FA's divisions permanently in 1955 playing third or fourth tiers up to the 1980s. In 1982 PPT was promoted to 1. division and year later to the premier division Mestaruussarja.
FC Jazz 1991–present
In 1991 PPT changed its name for FC Jazz. The name was inspired by Pori Jazz festival, which is one of the most popular jazz festivals in Europe. FC Jazz won two Finnish championship titles in 1993 and 1996. The club was relegated to second tier in 2004, but the first team was dissolved 2005 as a result of financial problems.
FC Jazz youth section had been separated from the league organisation since 2002, and was known as FC Jazz-juniorit (FC Jazz-j). In 2006, the club started competing with the league license of its youth organisation, and were placed in the sixth-tier Vitonen, administrated by the Finnish Football Association Satakunta. Two years later, FC Jazz-j was promoted to third tier Kakkonen, which is the lowest national level in Finnish football. In 2010, FC Jazz-juniorit were allowed to start using the name FC Jazz. In 2013, FC Jazz was promoted to second-tier Ykkönen after beating Ekenäs IF 4–2 on aggregate in the promotion playoffs. FC Jazz was relegated back to the Kakkonen for the 2017 season, but got promoted back to Ykkönen, the new nation-wide third-tier, for the 2024 season. In 2024, the new second tier Ykkösliiga was founded and Ykkönen had been demoted one level in the Finnish football league system. In the inaugural season of the competition, Jazz finished 5th in Ykkönen.
Name changes
- Porin Pallo-Toverit (PPT, 1934–1991)
- FC Jazz (1991–present)
FC Jazz plays its home matches at the Pori Stadium, a venue that provides an electric atmosphere for fans and players alike. The team is recognized for its emphasis on developing local talent, fostering a strong youth academy that nurtures the next generation of Finnish soccer stars.
With a focus on teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship, FC Jazz has built a reputation for its competitive spirit and dedication to the game. The club's supporters, known for their unwavering loyalty, create a vibrant and welcoming environment, making match days a memorable experience for everyone involved.
As FC Jazz continues to strive for success in Finnish football, it remains committed to its core values of community, passion, and the love of the beautiful game. Whether competing in league play or cup competitions, FC Jazz embodies the spirit of Finnish soccer and aims to leave a lasting impact on the sport both locally and nationally.