Fixtures

UEFA Europa League Qualifying 07/10 16:00 14 Sabah vs NK Celje - View
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 07/17 18:00 14 NK Celje vs Sabah - View

Results

Europe Friendlies 07/03 15:00 - Paksi FC v Sabah D 3-3
Europe Friendlies 06/29 15:30 - Rapid Bucuresti v Sabah D 2-2
Azerbaijan Cup 05/31 15:00 1 FK Qarabag v Sabah W 2-3
Azerbaijan Premier League 05/24 15:30 36 [5] Sabah v Neftchi Baku [6] W 1-0
Azerbaijan Premier League 05/17 13:00 35 [2] Zira IK v Sabah [5] D 1-1
Azerbaijan Premier League 05/09 15:00 18 [5] Sabah v Shamakhi FK [7] W 3-1
Azerbaijan Premier League 05/03 15:30 33 [3] Araz FK v Sabah [5] D 1-1
Azerbaijan Premier League 04/27 16:00 32 [5] Sabah v FK Qarabag [1] D 1-1
Azerbaijan Cup 04/23 16:00 2 Sabah v Neftchi Baku D 1-1
Azerbaijan Premier League 04/19 13:30 31 [5] Sabah v Sabail FC [10] W 3-2
Azerbaijan Premier League 04/12 13:00 30 [4] PFK Turan Tovuz v Sabah [5] L 2-1
Azerbaijan Premier League 04/06 13:00 29 [5] Sabah v FK Kapaz [9] L 0-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 51 22 29
Wins 14 6 8
Draws 26 12 14
Losses 11 4 7
Goals for 74 28 46
Goals against 66 27 39
Clean sheets 11 5 6
Failed to score 11 6 5

Wikipedia - Sabah FC (Azerbaijan)

Sabah Football Club (Azerbaijani: Sabah Futbol Klubu) is an Azerbaijani professional football club based in Masazır. The team plays in the Azerbaijan Premier League, the top tier of Azerbaijani football.

History

Sabah were formed on 8 September 2017, joining the Azerbaijan First Division for the 2017–18 season, in which they finished 5th. After the four teams above them in the league failed or declined promotion, Sabah were granted a license to participate in Azerbaijan Premier League on 12 May 2018. Sabah won their first game 1–0 in the Azerbaijan Premier League, against Keşla, on 12 August 2018, thanks to a Marko Dević goal. Sabah went on to finish their first Premier League season in 7th position, avoiding relegation.[]

On 16 September 2019, Elshad Ahmadov resigned as manager, with Igor Ponomaryov taking over on an interim basis.[]

On 26 November 2019, Sabah announced that Željko Sopić had been appointed manager on an 18-month contract. On 3 July 2020, Sopić resigned as manager.

On 10 July 2020, Sabah signed a two-year contract with Vicente Gómez. On 11 March 2021, Gómez left his role as Head Coach by mutual agreement, with Ramin Guliyev being placed in temporary charge. At the end of the season, Guliyev was confirmed as the club's new Head Coach on a two-year contract Guliyev resigned from his position on 21 October 2021, with Murad Musayev being appointed as the club's new Head Coach on 30 October 2021, signing a two-year contract.

On 1 February 2024, Sabah announced that Murad Musayev had left his role as Head Coach after his resignation had been accepted.

On 5 March 2024, Sabah announced the appointment of Krunoslav Rendulić as their new Head Coach, on an 18-month contract. Rendulić left Sabah on 25 November 2024 by mutual agreement, with Vasili Berezutski being appointed as his replacement on the same day to a two-and-a-half year contract.

Domestic history

Season League Azerbaijan Cup Top goalscorer Manager Manufacturer Sponsor
Div. Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Name League
2017–18 2nd 5th 27 11 7 9 41 33 40 Second round Arif Asadov Joma
2018–19 1st 7th 28 7 6 15 20 41 27 Quarter-final Marko Dević 8 Elshad Ahmadov Macron
2019–20 1st 6th 20 5 6 9 19 27 21 Quarter-final Ulysse Diallo
Amadou Diallo
Hendrick Ekstein
3 Elshad Ahmadov
Igor Ponomaryov (interim)
Željko Sopić
Bank Respublika
2020–21 1st 5th 28 7 8 13 28 38 29 Round of 16 Ramil Sheydayev 6 Vicente Gómez
Ramin Guliyev (interim)
Nike
2021–22 1st 5th 28 12 5 11 42 34 41 Quarter-final Joy-Lance Mickels 11 Ramin Guliyev
Murad Musayev
2022–23 1st 2nd 36 25 6 5 75 24 81 Quarter-final Joy-Lance Mickels 17 Murad Musayev
2023–24 1st 3rd 36 17 7 12 50 40 58 Quarter-final Davit Volkovi
Anatoliy Nuriyev
6 Murad Musayev
Ruslan Qafitullin (interim)
Krunoslav Rendulić
2024–25 1st 5th 36 10 18 8 50 46 48 Jesse Sekidika 11 Krunoslav Rendulić
Vasili Berezutski

European record

As of match played 8 August 2024
Competition Pld W D L GF GA
UEFA Europa League 0 0 0 0 0 0
UEFA Conference League 8 4 0 4 12 11
Total 8 4 0 4 12 11
Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League 2Q RFS 2–1 2–0 4–1
3Q Partizan 2–0 0–2 (a.e.t.) 2–2 (4–5 p)
2024–25 UEFA Conference League 2Q Maccabi Haifa 3–6 (a.e.t.) 3–0 6–6 (3–2 p)
3Q St Patrick's Athletic 0–1 0–1 0–2
2025–26 UEFA Europa League 1Q
**Sabah FC** is a professional football club based in Baku, Azerbaijan. Founded in 2017, the team has quickly established itself as a competitive force in Azerbaijani football. The club's name, "Sabah," translates to "morning" in Azerbaijani, symbolizing a new dawn and a bright future for the team.

Competing in the Azerbaijan Premier League, Sabah FC has garnered attention for its dynamic playing style and commitment to developing local talent. The club's colors are typically represented in vibrant shades, reflecting its energetic spirit and ambition.

Sabah plays its home matches at the Baku Olympic Stadium, a modern venue that can accommodate thousands of passionate fans. The club has a growing supporter base, known for their unwavering loyalty and enthusiasm, creating an electrifying atmosphere during home games.

Under the guidance of a dedicated coaching staff, Sabah FC focuses on a blend of experienced players and promising young talents, aiming to achieve both domestic success and a strong presence in European competitions. With a vision to elevate Azerbaijani football on the international stage, Sabah FC is poised for a bright future, embodying the hopes and aspirations of its supporters.