Steinkjer FK
# Steinkjer FK

Steinkjer FK is a Norwegian football club from the town of Steinkjer, currently playing in the 3. divisjon, the fourth tier in the Norwegian league system, after being relegated from 2. divisjon in 2011. The club was founded in 1910. Steinkjer played in the top league in 1937–38, 1938–39, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1961–62, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1978. Their strongest performance in the league was in the 1961–62 season when they finished second, only beaten by Brann.

## Home ground

Their home ground is Guldbergaunet Stadion. The record attendance through all times is 13,997 against Lyn in the Norwegian cup semi final 1970. This is an artificial pitch, which was ready in May 2003.

## Notable former managers

* Bill Foulkes
* Tony Dunne

In 1982, Bill Foulkes (ex-Manchester United) was succeeded as manager of Steinkjer FK by his former United team-mate Tony Dunne. Tony Dunne had previously been an assistant manager for Bolton Wanderers, and had made numerous appearances for the Republic of Ireland national football team, captaining the side on four occasions.

## Recent history

    Season Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Cup Notes 2006 2. divisjon 9 2611312 565936 Second round 2007 2. divisjon 11 269314 497530 Second round 2008 2. divisjon 11 2610115 566831 Second round 2009 2. divisjon 12 268513 477029 Second round 2010 2. divisjon 9 269413 405631 Second round 2011 2. divisjon ↓ 14 263221 4310611 First round Relegated to the 3. divisjon 2012 3. divisjon 5 261268 564442 Second qualifying round 2013 3. divisjon 7 2611411 706637 First round 2014 3. divisjon 4 261457 724047 First round 2015 3. divisjon 3 261916 1083558 Second qualifying round 2016 3. divisjon 3 261727 994653 Second qualifying round 2017 3. divisjon 3 2612410 656140 First round 2018 3. divisjon 8 2610412 484634 Second round 2019 3. divisjon ↓ 14 262519 207311 First round Relegated to the 4. divisjon 2020 Season cancelled 2021 4. divisjon ↑ 14 10811 35725 Did not qualify Promoted to the 3. divisjon after play-offs 2022 3. divisjon 10 2610214 366132 First qualifying round
