Fixtures

Bulgaria First League 03/29 12:00 26 Pirin Blagoevgrad vs Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo - View
Bulgaria First League 04/02 14:00 27 Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo vs Arda Kardzhali - View
Bulgaria First League 04/06 14:45 28 FC Hebar Pazardzhik vs Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo - View
Bulgaria First League 04/14 14:00 29 Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo vs Krumovgrad - View
Bulgaria First League 04/19 14:30 30 Botev Vratsa vs Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo - View

Results

Bulgaria First League 03/16 13:15 25 [16] Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo v Levski Sofia [4] L 0-3
Bulgaria First League 03/08 16:30 24 [5] Lokomotiv Plovdiv v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo [16] L 3-0
Bulgaria First League 03/02 10:45 23 [16] Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo v Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia [13] L 1-2
Bulgaria First League 02/23 15:30 22 [8] Botev Plovdiv v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo [16] L 2-0
Bulgaria First League 02/18 10:45 21 [16] Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo v CSKA 1948 Sofia [6] D 1-1
Europe Friendlies 02/09 12:00 - Lokomotiv Plovdiv v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo L 1-0
Europe Friendlies 01/27 11:30 - Yantra Gabrovo v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo W 0-2
America Friendlies 01/24 12:00 - Chernomorets Burgas v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo L 1-0
Europe Friendlies 01/19 12:00 - Litex Lovech v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo W 1-2
Bulgaria First League 12/11 15:30 20 [9] Beroe v Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo [16] D 0-0
Bulgaria Cup 12/07 15:30 4 Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo v Botev Plovdiv L 2-4
Bulgaria First League 12/02 13:00 19 [16] Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo v Cherno More Varna [2] L 1-2

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 46 21 25
Wins 11 6 5
Draws 7 2 5
Losses 28 13 15
Goals for 45 24 21
Goals against 77 37 40
Clean sheets 7 3 4
Failed to score 21 7 14

Etar (Bulgarian: Етър) is a Bulgarian sports football club based in Veliko Tarnovo, that plays in the First League, the top level of Bulgarian football.

Etar was established in 2013, shortly after the folding of Etar 1924, which was dissolved for financial reasons after the 2012–13 season. Etar 1924, on the other hand, was established as a result of the dissolution of the historical FC Etar (Veliko Tarnovo). Although the three clubs share similar names and colors, the Bulgarian Football Union considers them separate entities and records are not shared between the three. The current Etar quickly ascended from the amateur leagues, eventually promoting to the Bulgarian First League at the end of the 2016–17 season. The club's home ground has been Ivaylo Stadium since 2013. Etar plays in all-violet kits and their nickname is 'The Bolyars'.

History

Foundation and Amateur League (2013–2016)

The club was founded as OFC Etar Veliko Tarnovo in 2013 with the license of FC Botev Debelets. In their first season they finished in 5th position in V Group.

In January 2016, Boncho Genchev became the new manager of the team which was in 3rd place at the halfway point in the season, only two points behind the 1st place team. The selection included Lyubomir Genchev coming from A Group team Montana, Stefan Hristov from Spartak Pleven and the leading goalscorer in the first part of 2015–16 season in B Group, Petar Dimitrov. The team eventually won all its matches, winning the league and being promoted to B Group.

Professional Football (2016–present)

On 9 June 2016 Etar were officially approved for the new 2nd division — Second League, with the club changing its abbreviation to "SFC Etar". Ferario Spasov remains in his position as manager and with a good selection team made promotion to First League. Etar were promoted as champions of the 2016–17 Second League, sealing their title on the final day of the season with a 2–2 away draw against Nesebar, coupled with Septemvri Sofia's 2–0 away defeat to Oborishte.

Etar's first season into the elite was difficult. The team finished 13th in the regular phase, with only four wins. This placed Etar as one of the candidates for relegation. In the relegation phase, Etar finished last in their group and had to play playoff/play out matches in order to remain in the elite. In the first round, Etar beat Pirin Blagoevgrad 3-1 aggregate and advanced to the second round. There, the violets faced Dunav Ruse. Two strong matches resulted in a 4-1 aggregate win, and Etar secured their status as a member of the top tier.

On 4 January 2018 Krasimir Balakov was announced as the new manager in the club with Stanislav Genchev, Iliyan Kiryakov and Kaloyan Chakarov as first team coaches.

After 4 seasons in the First League, Etar was relegated to the Second League at the end of the 2020-21 season. Back into the second tier, Etar managed to finish in fourth place during the 2021–22 season, qualifying for promotion playoffs. Etar, however, lost against Botev Vratsa and did not manage to return to the First League immediately. Next season (2022–23), Etar managed to finish in second place, securing promotion to the First League after two years of absence.

League positions

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Etar 1924 is a Bulgarian professional soccer team based in the city of Veliko Tarnovo. The team was founded in 1924 and has a rich history in Bulgarian soccer. Etar 1924 has a strong fan base and is known for its passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere at home games.

The team plays its home games at the Ivaylo Stadium, which has a capacity of 22,000 spectators. Etar 1924 has a traditional red and white striped kit, which is a nod to the team's history and heritage.

Etar 1924 has had a mixed record in Bulgarian soccer, with periods of success and periods of struggle. The team has won the Bulgarian Cup twice, in 1969 and 1970, and has also finished as runners-up in the Bulgarian league on two occasions.

In recent years, Etar 1924 has been working to rebuild and strengthen its squad, with a focus on developing young talent and building a cohesive team. The team has a strong work ethic and is known for its disciplined and organized style of play.

Overall, Etar 1924 is a respected and well-established team in Bulgarian soccer, with a loyal fan base and a commitment to success on the field.