Hofors AIF
Encyclopedia
Hofors AIF is a Swedish
football club located in Hofors
.
Hofors AIF currently plays in Division 4
Gestrikland which is the sixth tier of Swedish football
. Between 1940/41 and 1942/43 the club played three seasons in the Second Division which at that time was second tier of the Swedish football league system
. They play their home matches at the Stålringen in Hofors.
The club is affiliated to Gestriklands Fotbollförbund
. Hofors AIF have competed in the Svenska Cupen
on 17 occasions and have played 37 matches in the competition. In the 1950 Svenska Cupen
they reached the quarter-finals of the competition before going down 1-6 at home to AIK
before 3,090 spectators.
In recent seasons Hofors AIF 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.
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 Hofors
Hofors
Hofors is a locality and the seat of Hofors Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 7,021 inhabitants in 2005.-Districts:*Born *Böle*Bönhusberget*Centrum*Göklund*Hammaren*Lillån*Muntebo*Rönningen*Silverdalen*Standarn...
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Background
Hofors Allmänna Idrottsförening is a sports club from Hofors in Gästrikland and was formed in 1924. The club specialises in football, track and field and skiing. In the past the club has also participated in orienteering, bandy and swimming. The club's top athlete was middle distance runner Olle Åberg who took part in the Olympics in 1952 and set numerous world records.Hofors AIF currently plays in Division 4
Swedish football Division 4
Division 4 is the sixth level in the league system of Swedish football and comprises 39 sections with 8 to 12 football teams in each.- The competition :There are 39 groups of 8 to 12 teams each representing a local geographical area...
Gestrikland which is the sixth tier of Swedish football
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...
. Between 1940/41 and 1942/43 the club played three seasons in the Second Division which at that time was second tier 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...
. They play their home matches at the Stålringen in Hofors.
The club is affiliated to Gestriklands Fotbollförbund
Gestriklands Fotbollförbund
The Gestriklands Fotbollförbund is one of the 24 district organisations of the Swedish Football Association. It administers lower tier football in Gestrikland in Norrland.- Background :...
. Hofors AIF have competed in the Svenska Cupen
Svenska Cupen
Svenska Cupen , is a knockout cup competition in Swedish football and the main Swedish football cup. Svenska Cupen usually refers to the men's tournament, although a women's tournament is also held. Each year 98 teams compete, comprising the 16 teams from Allsvenskan and the 16 teams of Superettan...
on 17 occasions and have played 37 matches in the competition. In the 1950 Svenska Cupen
1950 Svenska Cupen
Svenska Cupen 1950 was the tenth season of the main Swedish football Cup. A significant achievement was made by third division Fagerviks GF who reached the semi-finals before their winning sequence came to an end. The competition was concluded on 23rd July 1950 with the Final, held at Råsunda...
they reached the quarter-finals of the competition before going down 1-6 at home to AIK
AIK Fotboll
AIK, , an abbreviation for Allmänna Idrottsklubben, , when needed internationally AIK Stockholm, is a Swedish football club based at Råsunda stadium in Solna, a municipality in Stockholm County bordering to Stockholm City Centre...
before 3,090 spectators.
Season to season
In their most successful period Hofors AIF competed in the following divisions:| class="wikitable"> | |||||
| Season | Level | Division | Section | Position | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-39 | Tier 3 | Division 3 | Uppsvenska Västra | 4th | |
| 1939-40 | Tier 3 | Division 3 | Uppsvenska Västra | 1st | Promotion Playoffs - Promoted |
| 1940-41 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Norra | 8th | |
| 1941-42 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Norra | 4th | |
| 1942-43 | Tier 2 | Division 2 | Norra | 9th | Relegated |
| 1943-44 | Tier 3 | Division 3 | Östsvenska Norra | 1st | Promotion Playoffs |
| 1944-45 | Tier 3 | Division 3 | Östsvenska Norra | 5th |
In recent seasons Hofors AIF have competed in the following divisions:
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| Season | Level | Division | Section | Position | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Tier 7 | Division 6 | Gästrikland | 1st | Promoted |
| 2000 | Tier 6 | Division 5 | Gästrikland | 6th | |
| 2001 | Tier 6 | Division 5 | Gästrikland | 7th | |
| 2002 | Tier 6 | Division 5 | Gästrikland | 11th | Relegated |
| 2003 | Tier 7 | Division 6 | Gästrikland | 3rd | |
| 2004 | Tier 7 | Division 6 | Gästrikland | 4th | |
| 2005 | Tier 7 | Division 6 | Gästrikland | 1st | Promoted |
| 2006* | Tier 7 | Division 5 | Gästrikland | 2nd | Promoted |
| 2007 | Tier 6 | Division 4 | Gästrikland | 8th | |
| 2008 | Tier 6 | Division 4 | Gästrikland | 9th | |
| 2009 | Tier 6 | Division 4 | Gästrikland | 5th | |
| 2010 | Tier 6 | Division 4 | Gästrikland | 4th | |
| 2011 | Tier 6 | Division 4 | Gästrikland | 1st | Promoted |
* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 3 and subsequent divisions dropping a level.
External links
- Hofors AIF - Official Website
- Hofors AIF Facebook