Fixtures

UEFA Conference League Qualifying 07/10 15:00 14 FCB Magpies vs Paide Linnameeskond - View
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 07/17 16:30 14 Paide Linnameeskond vs FCB Magpies - View
Estonia Meistriliiga 07/20 16:00 21 Paide Linnameeskond vs JK Trans Narva - View
Estonia Meistriliiga 08/03 14:00 22 Harju JK Laagri vs Paide Linnameeskond - View
Estonia Meistriliiga 08/09 16:00 23 Paide Linnameeskond vs JK Tallinna Kalev - View
Estonia Meistriliiga 08/16 14:00 24 Paide Linnameeskond vs FC Kuressaare - View

Results

Estonia Meistriliiga 07/04 16:00 19 [3] Paide Linnameeskond v FC Levadia Tallinn [1] L 0-3
Estonia Meistriliiga 06/28 16:00 18 [7] JK Tammeka Tartu v Paide Linnameeskond [4] W 0-2
Estonia Meistriliiga 06/21 16:00 20 [4] Paide Linnameeskond v FC Flora Tallinn [2] W 2-1
Estonia Meistriliiga 06/18 16:00 17 [6] El Salvador Women v Paide Linnameeskond [5] W 1-2
Estonia Meistriliiga 06/15 11:30 20 [1] FC Flora Tallinn v Paide Linnameeskond [5] W PPT.
Estonia Meistriliiga 05/31 14:00 15 [5] Paide Linnameeskond v JK Trans Narva [4] L 0-1
Estonia Meistriliiga 05/28 16:00 14 [2] JK Nomme Kalju v Paide Linnameeskond [5] W 0-2
Estonia Meistriliiga 05/17 14:00 13 [5] Paide Linnameeskond v Harju JK Laagri [6] D 2-2
Estonia Meistriliiga 05/11 11:30 12 [3] FC Levadia Tallinn v Paide Linnameeskond [4] L 2-1
Estonia Meistriliiga 05/04 14:00 11 [4] Paide Linnameeskond v FC Kuressaare [8] D 1-1
Estonia Meistriliiga 04/26 14:00 10 [10] JK Tallinna Kalev v Paide Linnameeskond [2] L 1-0
Estonia Meistriliiga 04/23 16:00 9 [3] Paide Linnameeskond v FC Levadia Tallinn [1] W 2-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 52 30 22
Wins 33 19 14
Draws 4 4 0
Losses 15 7 8
Goals for 104 66 38
Goals against 57 32 25
Clean sheets 17 10 7
Failed to score 8 4 4

Wikipedia - Paide Linnameeskond

Paide Linnameeskond, or simply Paide, is an Estonian professional football club based in Paide that competes in the Meistriliiga, the top flight of Estonian football. The club's home ground is Paide linnastaadion.

Founded in 2004, the club has played in the Meistriliiga since 2009 and has never been relegated. Paide Linnameeskond have won one Estonian Cup in 2021–22, and one Estonian Supercup in 2023.

History

Early history (2004–2016)

Paide Linnameeskond was founded in 2004 as a satellite club of Flora. The team entered the Western division of the IV liiga and saw four consecutive promotions from 2005 to 2008, when they were promoted to the Meistriliiga. Paide Linnameeskond finished their first season in the Estonian top flight in ninth place, but escaped relegation by defeating Warrior 2–1 on aggregate in the play-offs. In July 2010, former Paide Linnameeskond player Meelis Rooba was appointed as manager and in 2013, Estonian entrepreneur Veiko Veskimäe became the club's president.

Paide reached the 2014–15 Estonian Cup final, but lost to Nõmme Kalju 0–2. Rooba resigned as manager after the 2016 season and was replaced by another former player, Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko.

Professionalism, Europe and first trophies (2017–present)

Under Zahovaiko, Paide Linnameeskond transitioned into a professional football club and established themselves as one of the top teams in the top flight, finishing 5th in 2018 and 4th in 2019, earning their first ever European place finish. Paide made their debut in Europe on 27 August 2020 against Žalgiris, losing 0–2 in the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round. The club earned their first league medals in 2020 by finishing the season in 2nd place. Zahovaiko left Paide after leading the club to third in the 2021 season, being replaced by former player and Estonian national team coach Karel Voolaid.

Andre Frolov lifting Paide's first-ever trophy, the 2021–22 Estonian Cup

In June 2021, Paide Linnameeskond announced its formal affiliation with the Gambian football club Real de Banjul. Throughout the cooperation between Paide Linnameeskond and Real de Banjul, multiple Gambian footballers have used Paide as a stepping stone, including Alassana Jatta, Muhammed Sanneh and Abdoulie Ceesay. In July 2021, Paide notably signed ex-Liverpool F.C. defender Ragnar Klavan from Serie A side Cagliari Calcio.

On 21 May 2022, Paide lifted their first-ever trophy after defeating Nõmme Kalju 1–0 in the Estonian Cup final, with Siim Luts scoring the winning goal in the 109th minute. The 2022–23 season saw Paide win their first European ties against FC Dinamo Tbilisi and FC Ararat-Armenia in the Europa Conference League first and second qualifying rounds, both on penalties. Paide hosted European matches at both rounds at the 1,500-capacity Pärnu Rannastaadion due to their own 500-capacity Paide linnastaadion not meeting UEFA Category 2 Stadium requirements. Their third qualifying round home debut, a 0–2 defeat to R.S.C. Anderlecht of Belgium, was played at the 14,336-capacity Lilleküla Stadium.

Paide Linnameeskond started the 2023 season by winning their first Estonian Supercup in a 3–2 victory against Flora, but after a poor start to the league season, Voolaid was sacked in May and replaced with Serbian coach Ivan Stojković. Paide reached the 2023–24 Estonian Cup final, but lost 2–4 to FCI Levadia. In January 2025, Paide Linnameeskond became the first Estonian club to sell a player directly to a 'Big Five' league, as Abdoulie Ceesay was acquired by St. Pauli of Bundesliga.

Paide Linnameeskond is a professional soccer club based in Paide, Estonia, known for its competitive spirit and commitment to developing local talent. Founded in 2004, the team has quickly risen through the ranks of Estonian football, establishing itself as a formidable presence in the Meistriliiga, the top tier of Estonian soccer.

The club's colors are predominantly blue and white, reflecting its identity and connection to the local community. Paide Linnameeskond plays its home matches at the Paide linnastaadion, a venue that fosters a passionate atmosphere among its dedicated supporters.

Paide Linnameeskond is recognized for its emphasis on youth development, often integrating young players from its academy into the first team. This focus on nurturing homegrown talent has not only contributed to the club's success on the field but has also helped elevate the standard of Estonian soccer as a whole.

With a strong tactical approach and a commitment to teamwork, Paide Linnameeskond continues to strive for excellence, aiming for domestic titles and a growing presence in European competitions. The club embodies the spirit of Estonian football, showcasing resilience, skill, and a deep-rooted connection to its community.