Bayrampaşa SK


Bayrampaşa SK is a Turkish professional football club located in the Bayrampaşa district of Istanbul. They currently play in the TFF Third League, the fourth tier of Turkish football.

History

In 1942 the club was founded as Sağmalcılar Youth Sports Club, in 1959 the name was changed to Bayrampaşa Youth Sports Club. The club has spent the majority of its history in the third division, between 1984 and 1994, before being relegated to the amateur divisions. In 2009, after 16 years, they returned to the fourth tier of Turkish football. Soon after, in May 2012 they beat Hacettepe S.K. by a score of 2–1, thereby being promoted back into the TFF Second League. In the 2012–2013 season, right after promotion, they reached the play-offs, but were eventually knocked out.

Supporters

The fans are referred to as the "Bayrampaşalılar". The fan movement has started in the late 1980s, and has been present ever since. As of 2014, the Association of Bayrampaşa Fans takes part in helping charitable organizations, visiting schools, and other charitable activities.
The fans share a rivalry with Gaziosmanpaşaspor and Eyüpspor.

Squad