Results

Iran Div 1 05/18 14:30 34 [4] Saipa Karadj v Fajr Shahid Sepasi [1] W 1-0
Iran Div 1 05/12 15:30 33 [8] Mes Kerman v Saipa Karadj [4] W 0-1
Iran Div 1 05/06 14:30 32 [2] Paykan v Saipa Karadj [4] L 3-0
Iran Div 1 04/29 13:30 31 [3] Saipa Karadj v Ario Eslamshahr [4] D 1-1
Iran Div 1 04/22 14:45 30 [12] Naft Gachsaran v Saipa Karadj [5] D 1-1
Iran Div 1 04/16 13:00 29 [3] Saipa Karadj v Shahr Raz Shiraz [16] W 1-0
Iran Div 1 04/11 14:15 28 Pars Jonoubi Jam v SaiPa FC W 0-1
Iran Div 1 04/06 13:00 27 [5] Saipa Karadj v Damash Gilan [15] W 2-1
Iran Div 1 03/30 15:30 21 [5] Saipa Karadj v Palayesh Naft Bandar Abbas FC [10] W 2-0
Iran Div 1 03/17 15:30 26 Shahrdari Noshahr v SaiPa FC L 1-0
Iran Div 1 03/11 15:30 25 [5] Saipa Karadj v Besat Kermanshah [11] D 1-1
Iran Div 1 03/04 15:30 24 [17] Naft Mased Soleiman v Saipa Karadj [5] D 0-0

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 34 18 16
Wins 16 9 7
Draws 10 5 5
Losses 8 4 4
Goals for 31 19 12
Goals against 23 12 11
Clean sheets 18 8 10
Failed to score 10 4 6

Wikipedia - Saipa F.C.

Saipa Football Club (Persian: باشگاه فوتبال سايپا, Bashgah-e Futbal-e Saipa) is a football club from Tehran, Iran. The team is owned by SAIPA, an Iranian automobile manufacturer. The team has never had a large fanbase. In the 2006–07 season, under the guidance of Ali Daei, Saipa won their only Persian Gulf Cup title. Saipa has also won the Azadegan League twice and the Hazfi Cup once. Saipa is the football club of the multisport Saipa Cultural and Athletic Corporation.

History

Team training in February 2019

Early days

In 1989, SAIPA Company decided to start its own football team. They purchased a team playing in the 4th division of Tehran's city league, and renamed it Saipa F.C. After back to back promotions starting in the first year, the Karaj based club was playing in the 2nd division by 1991. That same year they purchased the Shipping Department team's shares, and participated in the 1st division of Tehran's local league. In that year they won the Tehran city championship as well as the Tehran Super Cup, thus attaining the right to play in Iran's top league at the time, the Azadegan League.

Azadegan League

In their first year in the Azadegan League they won the championship, as well as the Hazfi Cup. They also won the league championship again in 1994. The team was relegated into the second division in 1995, but were promoted again in the following year. Since their second promotion to the top tier, the club has remained in the middle of the league table.

Persian Gulf Pro League

Ali Daei era

By 2001, the club's on-field performance remained stable, occupying mid-table position most years. Shortly following Iranian goalkeeper Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh's retirement, he was linked with the head coaching job at Saipa. It never materialized, but the club signed another Iranian, Ali Daei in a move from Saba Battery. The club had finished third in the previous season and now, with Werner Lorant as a coach, the team aimed to work for the title. Shortly after the season began though, Littbarski was fired and Ali Daei took on the role of player/coach. Daei scored the winner in the title winning game. Daei extended his contract, this time as a full-time coach. He was appointed head coach of the national team but kept his role at Saipa until the end of the season.

Return to mid-table and relocation to Tehran

Following the title winning year which saw the team play in the AFC Champions League, Saipa turned back into the mid-table places of the league again. Before the start of the 2015–16 Persian Gulf Pro League season Saipa announced they had moved their home city from Karaj to nearby Tehran.

SaiPa FC, officially known as Saipa Football Club, is a prominent Iranian professional soccer team based in Karaj, Alborz Province. Founded in 1967, the club has a rich history and is known for its passionate fan base and competitive spirit in Iranian football. SaiPa FC competes in the Persian Gulf Pro League, the top tier of Iranian football, and has established itself as a formidable presence in the league.

The team's colors are typically orange and white, symbolizing their vibrant and dynamic approach to the game. SaiPa FC has a reputation for developing young talent, often integrating promising players from their youth academy into the first team. This commitment to nurturing local talent has contributed to the club's identity and success over the years.

SaiPa FC's home matches are held at the Saipa Stadium, which provides an electric atmosphere for fans and players alike. The club's supporters are known for their unwavering loyalty, creating a strong sense of community and pride in the team.

Throughout its history, SaiPa FC has achieved various accolades, including domestic league titles and cup victories, solidifying its status as one of the respected clubs in Iranian football. With a focus on teamwork, skill, and determination, SaiPa FC continues to strive for excellence on the pitch, aiming to make a significant impact in both national and continental competitions.