Akhisarspor

Akhisarspor
Full nameAkhisarspor Kulübü
Nickname(s)Akigo
Short nameAkhisar S.K.
Founded8 April 1970; 54 years ago (1970-04-08)
GroundSpor Toto Akhisar Stadium
Capacity12,139
PresidentEvren Özbey
ManagerTheofanis Gekas
LeagueTFF Third League
2021–22TFF Second League, White, 16th (relegated)
WebsiteClub website

Akhisarspor Kulübü ('"Akhisar Sports Club), commonly known as Akhisarspor, is a Turkish professional football club located in the city of Akhisar.[1] Formed in 1970, Akhisarspor are nicknamed Akigo.[2] The club has a fierce rivalry with Turgutluspor and Manisaspor.

Akhisarspor had their first major success in 2012 when they won the TFF First League and as a result were promoted to the Süper Lig. On 10 May 2018, Akhisarspor won their first professional trophy, the 2017–18 Turkish Cup.[3] On 5 August 2018, they won the Turkish Super Cup by beating Galatasaray on penalties.

  1. ^ AKHİSAR BELEDİYE GENÇLİK VE SPOR tff.org (in Turkish), accessed 23 June 2010
  2. ^ Tarihçe Archived 2015-11-17 at the Wayback Machine akhisarspor.com (in Turkish), accessed 23 June 2010
  3. ^ "Kupa tarihinin 15. şampiyonu oldu!". 10 May 2018.