About Dinaburg FC

Dinaburg FC was a Latvian football club based in the city of Daugavpils. The club was founded in 1990 under the name Celtnieks Daugavpils and went through several reorganisations and name changes before adopting the Dinaburg identity in 1996. It became one of the main football teams in the city, competing in Latvia’s top divisions and playing its home matches at the Daugava Stadium.

Throughout its existence, Dinaburg regularly competed in the Latvian Virslīga and was often a stable mid-table or upper-mid-table side. The club also took part in domestic cup competitions, achieving its best cup result in 1991 when it won the Latvian Cup. In the 2000s, Dinaburg participated in European competitions, including UEFA qualifying rounds, but generally did not advance far.

The club’s final years were marked by controversy and instability. In 2009, Dinaburg was expelled from the Latvian top division due to allegations of match-fixing and betting violations, which led to severe sanctions against its leadership. Shortly after, the club was effectively dissolved and merged with FK Daugava Daugavpils, ending its independent existence in Latvian football.