Mariestads BK

Mariestads BK is a Swedish football club located in Mariestad, currently playing in Division 5 Västergötland Norra.

Background
Mariestads Bollklubb was formed in July 1929 by Alla Lindqvist. The club name is often abbreviated as MBK or nicknamed "Bollis". The club has a loyal fan base, with the most famous grouping being known as Bollis Trogna (BT) – which translates as "Loyal Bollis".

Since their foundation Mariestads BK has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. The club currently plays in Division 5 Västergötland Norra which is the seventh tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Vänershofs IP in Mariestad.

Mariestads BK are affiliated to Västergötlands Fotbollförbund. The other main club in the town is IFK Mariestad and the rivalry is enormous. The activity and support in the Mariestads BK fan base has later diminished due to an increased number of police arrests and charges.

Recent history
In recent seasons Mariestads BK have competed in the following divisions:

2011 – Division V, Västergötland Norra

2010 – Division V, Västergötland Norra

2009 – Division V, Västergötland Norra

2008 – Division V, Västergötland Norra

2007 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra

2006 – Division V, Västergötland Norra

2005 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra

2004 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra

2003 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra

2002 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra

2001 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra

2000 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra

1999 – Division IV, Västergötland Norra

Attendances
In recent seasons Mariestads BK have had the following average attendances: