Knattspyrnufélag Vesturbæjar
Knattspyrnufélag Vesturbæjar, commonly known as KV, is an Icelandic sports club from the capital city, Reykjavík in the area of Vesturbær. It is best known for its football team but has also fielded teams in other sports, such as basketball and handball.[1]
Full name | Knattspyrnufélag Vesturbæjar | ||
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Ground | KV-Park við Frostaskjól, Reykjavík | ||
Capacity | 1,325 | ||
League | 2. deild karla | ||
2020 | 3. deild karla, 1st of 12th | ||
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Football
Grounds
KV plays its games on the pitch next to Úrvalsdeild karla side, KR's KR-völlur.
History
In 2009 and 2011, the club was promoted to the 2. deild karla. The team finished 4th out of 12 teams in 2012, only one win from promotion to the 1. division. In 2013 the club was promoted to the 1. deild karla, the highest level the club has played at in its history.
Basketball
The KV men's basketball team was founded in 2007 and has played in the Icelandic basketball league system since the 2010-2011 2. deild karla season.[1]
References
- "Um KV". fckv.com (in Icelandic). Knattspyrnufélag Vesturbæjar. Retrieved 23 September 2018.