Kırmızı Şimşekler Eskişehirspor

Turkey · Founded: 1965

Club
Eskişehirspor
Eskişehir
Stadium
New Eskişehir Stadium
Cap. 32,500
Founded
1965
19 June

About Eskişehirspor

Eskişehirspor is a Turkish professional football club based in the city of Eskişehir, founded in 1965 through the merger of several local teams. The club quickly rose through the Turkish football system and became one of the most notable Anatolian sides. It earned promotion to the top division shortly after its formation and established itself as a competitive team in the late 1960s and 1970s, gaining a strong reputation for its passionate fanbase and strong home atmosphere.

During its most successful era, Eskişehirspor achieved several high league finishes and was a regular contender in Turkish football. The club finished as runner-up in the national league multiple times and also won major domestic trophies, including the Turkish Cup and other national super cups in the early 1970s. It also represented Turkey in European competitions, where it faced well-known international opponents and achieved memorable performances, including notable victories in continental tournaments.

In more recent decades, Eskişehirspor has experienced a significant decline due to financial difficulties, debts, and administrative instability. These problems led to relegations from the Süper Lig and further drops into lower divisions, eventually reaching regional amateur levels. Despite this downturn, the club still maintains a loyal and emotional supporter base, and it remains an important symbol of football culture in its city and in Turkish football history.

Trophies & Finals

Turkey

Tournament Count Years
Championship 3 1968-69 · 1969-70 · 1971-72
2 1972-73 · 1974-75
Cup 1 1970-71
3 1969-70 · 1986-87 · 2013-14