Altay

Altay Spor Kulubu is a Turkish professional football club based in the city of Izmir. Formed in 1914, Altay are nicknamed Buyuk Altay (Great Altay). The club colors are black and white, and they currently play their home matches at the Bornova Stadium, while a new stadium is under construction at the site of the Altay Alsancak Stadium, where they previously played.

Domestically, the club has finished third place for the Super Lig three times and have won the Turkish Cup twice. They hold the record for most Izmir Football League titles with 14. They are the most successful Izmir-based club with 16 championships in various competitions.

Collecting 24 points of first halve of 1969–70 season in undefeated 15 games with 9 wins and 6 draws, Altay SK is one of six non-champion clubs that topped the first half of 1. Lig table, along with Kocaelispor in 1992–93, and Sivasspor in 2007–08, 2008–09 and 2019–20.

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