About Reipas Lahti

Reipas Lahti is a Finnish sports club based in Lahti, with origins dating back to 1891 in the city of Viipuri. After World War II and the relocation of Viipuri’s population, the club continued its activities in Lahti, eventually becoming known as Lahden Reipas. It has operated as a multi-sport organization, but its football section has been the most prominent and successful part of the club.

The club enjoyed its greatest football success during the 1960s, when it established itself among the top teams in Finland. Reipas won three national championships during this period and also achieved considerable success in the Finnish Cup, winning the competition multiple times. Known for its distinctive orange-and-black striped kit, the club was a major force in Finnish football during its peak years.

In 1996, Reipas merged with local rival Kuusysi to form FC Lahti, marking the end of its era as a top-level independent club. However, the Reipas name and tradition continued through youth development structures and later a re-established team that returned to competitive football in the 2010s. Today, Reipas Lahti remains active in the lower divisions and plays an important role in developing young players while preserving its historical legacy.