B71 Sandur
Faroe Islands · Founded: 1970
B71 Sandoy is a Faroese football club based in the village of Sandur on the island of Sandoy. It was founded in 1970 and represents several communities across the island under the name Sandoyar Ítróttarfelag B71. The club plays its home matches at the Inni í Dal stadium and is known for its yellow and blue colours. It has become an important sporting institution for the small island community.
The club’s most successful period came in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when it achieved its first and only national league championship in 1989, going through the season unbeaten. During this era, B71 also performed strongly in domestic cup competitions, winning the Faroese Cup in 1993 and reaching additional finals. The team has also spent time in European competitions, although without progressing beyond the early qualifying rounds.
In later years, B71 has moved between divisions in the Faroese football system, often competing in the second tier while occasionally returning to the top flight. Despite its fluctuations in performance, the club remains a stable part of Faroese football and continues to develop local players from Sandoy. It is recognized for its strong community identity and long-standing presence in national competitions.
| Tournament | Count | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Championship | 1 | 1989 |
| 1 | 1994 | |
| Cup | 1 | 1993 |
| 2 | 1989 · 1994 |