Mariestads BK is a Swedish football club located in Mariestad, currently playing in Division 5 Västergötland Norra.
Background Mariestads Bollklubb was formed in July 1929 by Alla Lindqvist. The club name is often abbreviated as MBK or nicknamed "Bollis". The club has a loyal fan base, with the most famous grouping being known as Bollis Trogna (BT) – which translates as "Loyal Bollis".
Since their foundation Mariestads BK has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. The club currently plays in Division 5 Västergötland Norra which is the seventh tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Vänershofs IP in Mariestad.
Mariestads BK are affiliated to Västergötlands Fotbollförbund. The other main club in the town is IFK Mariestad and the rivalry is enormous. The activity and support in the Mariestads BK fan base has later diminished due to an increased number of police arrests and charges.
Recent history In recent seasons Mariestads BK have competed in the following divisions:
2011 – Division V, Västergötland Norra 2010 – Division V, Västergötland Norra 2009 – Division V, Västergötland Norra 2008 – Division V, Västergötland Norra 2007 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra 2006 – Division V, Västergötland Norra 2005 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra 2004 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra 2003 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra 2002 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra 2001 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra 2000 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra 1999 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra
Attendances
In recent seasons Mariestads BK have had the following average attendances:
SeasonAverage attendanceDivision / SectionLevel2009Not available Div 5 Västergötland Norra Tier 72010111 Div 5 Västergötland Norra Tier 7 * Attendances are provided in the Publikliga sections of the Svenska Fotbollförbundet website.
Footnotes
External links Mariestads BK – Official website