Billingsfors IK
Encyclopedia
Billingsfors IK is a Swedish
football club located in Billingsfors
, close to Bengtsfors
, Västra Götaland County
.
, the highest Swedish league, in 1946–47
. BIK were relegated at the end of the season, finishing bottom of the table with just three draws. While the club is positioned last in the all-time Allsvenskan table it is a great achievement for BIK to have played at this level.
In their early years Billingsfors IK participated mainly in the upper divisions of the Swedish football league system
but then their fortunes plummeted and in recent decades they have been entrenched in the lower divisions. The club currently plays in Division 6
Dalsland which is the eighth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Lövåsvallen in Billingsfors.
Billingsfors IK are affiliated to the Dalslands Fotbollförbund
.
In recent seasons Billingsfors IK have competed in the following divisions:
* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 3 and subsequent divisions dropping a level.
* Attendances are provided in the Publikliga sections of the Svenska Fotbollförbundet website.
On 30 May 2006 a strengthened Billingsfors IK played GAIS
in a jubilee match to celebrate BIK's 100 year anniversary in 2006. The match was a great spectacle with almost 850 paying spectators at the Lövåsvallen.
. He then went to Malmö FF
and was the Allsvenskan top-scorer in the 1949-50 season. He also played in the Swedish national team.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
football club located in Billingsfors
Billingsfors
Billingsfors is a locality situated in Bengtsfors Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 1,195 inhabitants in 2005....
, close to Bengtsfors
Bengtsfors
Bengtsfors is a locality and the seat of Bengtsfors Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 3,194 inhabitants in 2005.- References :...
, Västra Götaland County
Västra Götaland County
Västra Götaland County is a county or län on the western coast of Sweden.The county is the second largest of Sweden's counties and it is subdivided into 49 municipalities . Its population of 1,550,000 amounts to 17% of Sweden's population...
.
Background
Billingsfors Idrottsklubb were formed on 26th May 1906 and played one season in the AllsvenskanAllsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
, the highest Swedish league, in 1946–47
1946-47 in Swedish football
The 1946–47 season in Swedish football, starting August 1946 and ending July 1947:- Official titles :- Competitions :- Promotions :- League transfers :- Relegations :- Allsvenskan 1946–47 :...
. BIK were relegated at the end of the season, finishing bottom of the table with just three draws. While the club is positioned last in the all-time Allsvenskan table it is a great achievement for BIK to have played at this level.
In their early years Billingsfors IK participated mainly in the upper divisions of the Swedish football league system
Swedish football league system
The Swedish football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in Sweden which is controlled by the Swedish Football Association and consists of 276 teams in 22 leagues divided into five levels...
but then their fortunes plummeted and in recent decades they have been entrenched in the lower divisions. The club currently plays in Division 6
Swedish football Division 6
Division 6 is the eighth level in the league system of Swedish football and comprises 78 sections with 5 to 12 football teams in each.- The competition :There are 78 groups of 10 to 12 teams each representing a local geographical area...
Dalsland which is the eighth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Lövåsvallen in Billingsfors.
Billingsfors IK are affiliated to the Dalslands Fotbollförbund
Dalslands Fotbollförbund
The Dalslands Fotbollförbund is one of the 24 district organisations of the Swedish Football Association. It administers lower tier football in the historical province of Dalsland.- Background :...
.
Season to season
In their early history Billingsfors IK competed in the following divisions:| class="wikitable"> | |||||
| Season | Level | Division | Section | Position | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-32 | Tier 3 | Division 3 | Nordvästra | 1st | Promoted |
| 1932-33 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 3rd | |
| 1933-34 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 6th | |
| 1934-35 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 3rd | |
| 1935-36 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 1st | Promotion Playoffs |
| 1936-37 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 4th | |
| 1937-38 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 4th | |
| 1938-39 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 5th | |
| 1939-40 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 8th | |
| 1940-41 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 8th | |
| 1941-42 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 5th | |
| 1942-43 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 4th | |
| 1943-44 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 1st | Promotion Playoffs |
| 1944-45 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 7th | |
| 1945-46 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Västra | 1st | Promotion Playoffs - Promoted |
| 1946-47 | Tier 1 | Allsvenskan | 12th | Relegated | |
| 1947-48 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Sydvästra | 8th | |
| 1948-49 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Sydvästra | 10th | Relegated |
| 1949-50 | Tier 3 | Division 3 | Västra | 9th | Relegated |
In recent seasons Billingsfors IK have competed in the following divisions:
| class="wikitable"> | |||||
| Season | Level | Division | Section | Position | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Tier 6 | Division 5 | Dalsland | 9th | |
| 2000 | Tier 6 | Division 5 | Dalsland | 11th | Relegated |
| 2001 | Tier 7 | Division 6 | Dalsland | 4th | |
| 2002 | Tier 7 | Division 6 | Dalsland | 9th | |
| 2003 | Tier 7 | Division 6 | Dalsland | 5th | |
| 2004 | Tier 7 | Division 6 | Dalsland | 1st | Promoted |
| 2005 | Tier 6 | Division 5 | Dalsland | 11th | |
| 2006* | Tier 7 | Division 5 | Dalsland | 10th | |
| 2007 | Tier 7 | Division 5 | Dalsland | 12th | Relegated |
| 2008 | Tier 8 | Division 6 | Dalsland | 6th | |
| 2009 | Tier 8 | Division 6 | Dalsland | 9th | |
| 2010 | Tier 8 | Division 6 | Dalsland | 9th | |
| 2011 | Tier 8 | Division 6 | Dalsland |
* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 3 and subsequent divisions dropping a level.
Achievements
- AllsvenskanAllsvenskanAllsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
:- Best placement (12th): 1946–471946-47 in Swedish footballThe 1946–47 season in Swedish football, starting August 1946 and ending July 1947:- Official titles :- Competitions :- Promotions :- League transfers :- Relegations :- Allsvenskan 1946–47 :...
- Best placement (12th): 1946–47
Attendances
In recent seasons Billingsfors IK have had the following average attendances:| class="wikitable"> | |||
| Season | Average Attendance | Division / Section | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Not available | Div 6 Dalsland | Tier 8 |
| 2010 | 70 | Div 6 Dalsland | Tier 8 |
* Attendances are provided in the Publikliga sections of the Svenska Fotbollförbundet website.
On 30 May 2006 a strengthened Billingsfors IK played GAIS
GAIS
Göteborgs Atlet- och Idrottssällskap is a Swedish football club based in Gothenburg, currently playing in Allsvenskan. The club is commonly referred to simply as GAIS, while its fans also refers to the club as grönsvart or the mackerels because of the traditional shirt colours...
in a jubilee match to celebrate BIK's 100 year anniversary in 2006. The match was a great spectacle with almost 850 paying spectators at the Lövåsvallen.
Notable Players
Ingvar Rydell - Played for Billingsfors IK when the team played in the AllsvenskanAllsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
. He then went to Malmö FF
Malmö FF
Malmö Fotbollförening, also known simply as Malmö FF, are a Swedish professional football club based in Malmö. The club is affiliated with Skånes Fotbollförbund and play their home games at Swedbank Stadion. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit, are sky blue and white...
and was the Allsvenskan top-scorer in the 1949-50 season. He also played in the Swedish national team.
External links
- Billingsfors IK - Official Website