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| Full name | Kisvárda Futball Club | ||
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| Founded | 1911; 114 years ago (1911) | ||
| Ground | Várkerti Stadion | ||
| Capacity | 2,750 | ||
| Chairman | Szabolcs Tóth | ||
| Manager | Attila Révész (From 10 October 2025) | ||
| League | NB I | ||
| 2024–25 | NB II, 1st of 16 (promoted) | ||
| Website | kisvardafc | ||
 Current season | |||
Kisvárda Football Club[ˈkɪʃvaːrdɒ] is aHungarianfootball club located inKisvárda. It currently plays inNemzeti Bajnokság I. The team's colors arered andwhite.
Kisvárda FC, later known as Várda SE, was founded in 1911 asKisvárdai Sport Egyesület (KSE). The officials of the village supported the new club by donating a pitch next to the market place.[1] The financial support came from the merchants of the village, who helped a lot in the early stages of the club.[2] In 1953, their present-day ground, the Várkerti sporttelep was built.
The club was reestablished on 26 October 1971.[3]
Since the 2013–14 season, the official name of the club isKisvárda-Master Good FC.[4]
In the2017-18 Nemzeti Bajnokság II, Kisvárda finished second and were promoted to the2018-19 Nemzeti Bajnokság I.[5]
On 21 July 2018, the firstNemzeti Bajnokság I match was played against2017-18 Nemzeti Bajnokság I title-holdersVideoton FC at thePancho Aréna. The match ended with a 4–0 defeat.[6]
On 30 July 2018,Elemér Kondás was sacked after two consecutive defeats in the2018-19 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season.[7] The next coach wasLászló Dajka, whom Kisvárda stayed in the NB I for the next (2019/2020) season.
The end of the season Dajka left the club and his position receivedVasile Miriuță.[8]
Kisvárda were eliminated byFerencváros in the round of 16 of the2018–19 Magyar Kupa season on 1–3 aggregate.[9]
On 6 February 2020,Tamás Bódog was appointed as the manager of the club.[10] The club remained in the first division of the Hungarian League. However, he was sacked on 29 June 2020.[11]
On 8 July 2020,Attila Supka, previously champions of theNemzeti Bajnokság I withDebreceni VSC, was appointed as the manager of the club.[12]
On 27 January 2021, Kisvárda beatFehérvár FC for the first time in their history. The2020-21 Nemzeti Bajnokság I match was won by 2–1. Originally, the match had to be played in autumn. However, it was postponed because Fehérvár played in the2020-21 UEFA Europa League.[13]
On 5 May 2022 Kisvarda beatÚjpest FC at Várkerti Stadion 2-1 and with this result secured themselves qualification for the2022-23 UEFA Europa Conference League at the second qualifying round.
On 20 July 2022,László Török and Kisvárda played their first international match in the2022-23 UEFA Europa Conference League. They entered the second round of the tournament againstFC Kairat. The first leg was won by 1-0 Kisvárda at theAlmaty Central Stadium,Almaty,Kazakhstan. The only goal was scored byJasir Asani in the 82nd minute.[14][15] In the second leg, Kisvárda beat Kairat 1–0 at Várkerti Stadion on 28 July 2022. The only goal was scored byJasmin Mešanović in the 39th minute.[16]
On 12 August 2023,Miloš Kruščić was sacked after a draw againstMTK Budapest FC at theHidegkuti Nándor Stadion in the2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season.[17][18]Miloš Kruščić was replaced by Máté Gerliczki.[19]
On 7 November 2023,János Mátyus resigned as the coach of the club.[20] The club lost five matches and could win only one match with Mátyus in the 2023–24 season.[21] On 8 November 2023,Tamás Feczkó was appointed as the coach of the club.[22]
On 31 January 2024, the club announced the signing ofWellington Nem.[23] Wellington made three appearances in theBrazil national football team.
Kisvárda entered the 3rd round of the2023–24 Magyar Kupa season. On 17 September 2023, Kisvárda beat Pilisi LK 6–0 in the 3rd round of the Magyar Kupa.[24] On 1 November 2023, Kisvárda beat Unione 6–0 in the 4th round of the Magyar Kupa.[25] On 28 February 2024, Kisvárda beatTiszakécske FC 3–0 inTiszakécske in the round of 16 of the Magyar Kupa.[26][27] On 2 April 2024, Kisvárda beatMTK Budapest FC 3–2 at the Várkerti Stadion in the quarter-finals of the Magyar Kupa.[28][29]
In the2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season was competing withÚjpest FC to avoid relegation. Three rounds before the end, there were six points between the two teams. Tamás Feczkó said that the players need clear heads to be able to fight for avoiding the relegation.[30] On 13 April 2024, Kisvárda beat Újpest at home.[31] On 20 April 2024, Kisvárda drew withFerencvárosi TC at theFerencváros Stadion.[32] Eight days later, on 28 April 2024, Kisvárda beatFehérvár FC 1–0 at home.[33]
In September 2024, Kisvárda signedMarko Matanović fromFK Sarajevo.[34] On 20 October 2024, Kisvárda beatGyirmót FC Győr 6–4 at home.[35]
On 6 August 2024,Tamás Feczkó resigned from his position.[36] As an interim manager, Attila Révész trained the squad.[37] In October he was appointed as the director for international relationships.[38]
On 26 September 2024, 16-year-old Fedir Tkachenko was sold toLa Liga clubReal Betis.[39]
On 4 May 2025, Kisvárda secured their promotion to theNemzeti Bajnokság I after a 2–2 draw againstBékéscsaba 1912 Előre atKórház utcai Stadion inBékéscsaba.[40] Attila Révész, the manager of the club, said after the match that at times one could enjoy watching the match.[41]
The old grounds,Várkert Sportpálya, were next to the market place, on Anarcsi út (Anarcsi road). It was able to host up to 1,000 supporters.[42]
The current grounds, Várkert sporttelep, were established in 1953. The stadium is able to hold 2,000 people. The stadium's highest official attendance was 5,000, for a league match between Kisvárdai SE and Nyíregyházi VSSC on 1 April 1979.[43]
The new stadium,Várkerti Stadion, was opened on 11 August 2018. The first match was played againstFerencváros in the2018–19 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season. The match ended with a 2–0 victory for Ferencváros.[44]
As of match played 11 August 2022
| Season | Competition | Round | Club | Home | Away | Agg. |
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| 2022–23 | UEFA Europa Conference League | 2QR |  Kairat | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2−0 |
| 3QR |  Molde | 2–1 | 0–3 | 2–4 |
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Vasile Miriuță (13 June 2019 – 8 October 2019)[47][48]László Dajka (16 October 2019)[49]Tamás Bódog (6 February 2020 – 29 June 2020)[50][51]Attila Supka (8 July 2020 – 11 May 2021)[52]
João Janeiro (20 May 2021 – 10 November 2021)Gábor Erős (10 November 2021 – 28 June 2022)László Török (28 June 2022 – 27 March 2023)[53]
Miloš Kruščić (28 June 2022 – 12 August 2023)[54][55]János Mátyus (3 September 2023 – 7 November 2023)[56]Tamás Feczkó (8 November 2023 – 6 August 2024)[57][58]Attila Révész (interim) (6 August 2024 – 31 May 2025)[59]Máté Gerliczki (31 May 2025 – 30 September 2025)[60][61] Attila Révész (1 October 2025–present)[62][63]
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