Chavdar Etropole
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- Bulgaria Third League 44 Bulgaria Cup 5 Bulgaria Amateur Cup 5
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Results
| Bulgaria Third League | 12/02 12:00 | - |
Septemvri Sofia II
v
Chavdar Etropole 
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W | 0-1 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 11/25 12:00 | - |
Slavia Sofia II
v
Chavdar Etropole
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W | 0-7 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 11/08 12:00 | - |
Chavdar Etropole v
Botev Ihtiman
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W | 1-0 | |
| Bulgaria Amateur Cup | 10/18 13:00 | - |
Chavdar Etropole v
Slivnishki Geroy
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L | 3-5 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 10/07 13:00 | - |
FK Bansko
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Chavdar Etropole
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D | 2-2 | |
| Bulgaria Amateur Cup | 10/04 13:00 | - |
Botev Ihtiman
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Chavdar Etropole
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W | 1-2 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 08/16 15:00 | - |
Chavdar Etropole v
OFK Kostinbrod
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W | 5-1 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 08/12 15:00 | - |
FK Vitosha Bistrica
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Chavdar Etropole
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L | 2-1 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 05/13 15:00 | - |
OFK Kostinbrod
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Chavdar Etropole
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W | 0-1 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 05/01 12:00 | - |
CSKA Sofia II
v
Chavdar Etropole
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L | 3-2 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 02/22 12:00 | - |
Slavia Sofia II
v
Chavdar Etropole
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W | 3-4 | |
| Bulgaria Third League | 12/08 12:00 | - |
Chavdar Etropole v
Marek Dupnitsa
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W | 1-0 |
Wikipedia - FC Chavdar Etropole
FC Etropole (Bulgarian: ФК Етрополе) is a Bulgarian football club based in Etropole, Sofia Province. Founded in 1922, they compete in the A Regional League - Sofia, the forth tier of Bulgarian football. They play their home games at the Chavdar Stadium, which now boasts a capacity of 5,600. Their home colours are red and white.
Chavdar have spent the majority of their playing history between the third and fourth tiers of the Bulgarian football league system. They achieved promotion to the second tier in 2007 following a win against Botev Vratsa in the play-off. The following season, they achieved their highest league finish in club history, ending the season 3rd in the Bulgarian Second Division.
In 2009–10 season, as a second league team, Chavdar contested the Bulgarian Cup Semi-final for the only time in their history, losing 1–0 against Beroe.
History
The club was established in 1922 with the name "Balkan". In 1945 the club was renamed "Peyo Krinchev". Between 1957 and 1985 the club was named DFS "Etropole". Since 1985 the name is "Chavdar". The main kit-colours of the team are red and white. In his history the club participated in either the second or the third Bulgarian division. Currently the team is playing in the West B PFG. In 2007/2008 season Chavdar finishes 3rd in the Bulgarian South-West V AFG, and wins promotion for the 2008/2009 season.
The club qualified for the 1/16 finals of the Bulgarian Cup 1972–73 after defeating Botev Vratsa and for the 1/8 finals in 2007–08 after defeating PFC Haskovo and beating surprisingly elite Marek Dupnitsa with 5:3 (after penalty kicks) to make it to the 1/8 finals of the competition. There "Chavdar" was eliminated by the Kaliakra Kavarna after suffering a 2:0 loss. On 31 March 2010, Chavdar reached the semi-finals of the Bulgarian Cup for the first time in their history - the team from Etropole eliminated higher echelon Slavia Sofia after a penalty shootout (the score at the end of extra time was 0:0, the hosts won 4:2 in the kicks from the spot contest). They lost in the next round against Beroe by a score of 0:1.
The team was dissolved in 2013, but restored again in the year 2014, starting from A Regional Group, the 4th league in Bulgarian football. He quickly returned to Third league, but in December 2023 the team once again was dissolved. It was restored in the summer of 2024, starting from A Regional, under the name FC Etropole.
The club's colors are traditionally blue and white, symbolizing the spirit and unity of its players and fans. Chavdar Etropole competes in the lower divisions of Bulgarian football, where it has built a reputation for its competitive spirit and dedication to developing young players. The team's home matches are held at the local stadium, which provides an intimate atmosphere for supporters to rally behind their team.
Chavdar Etropole is not just about football; it embodies the values of teamwork, perseverance, and community pride. The club actively engages with its fans and local initiatives, making it a beloved institution in Etropole. With a focus on nurturing talent and striving for success, Chavdar Etropole continues to aim for higher achievements in Bulgarian football, inspiring future generations of players and fans alike.