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Väre AreenaKuopio
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1939Opened
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KuPS is a football club based in Kuopio, Finland, playing their home matches at Väre Areena. Follow KuPS on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Jaime Moreno has been the standout performer for KuPS in league play this season with a rating of 7.66. Petteri Pennanen and Otto Ruoppi have also impressed with ratings of 7.61 and 7.50 respectively.
Jaime Moreno leads KuPS's scoring in league play with 4 goals this season. Bob Nii Armah has contributed 2, while Otto Ruoppi has added 2.
Otto Ruoppi is the chief creator for KuPS in league play with 3 assists this season. Clinton Antwi and Jaime Moreno have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.
KuPS have been in a period of stalemates recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 4 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the Veikkausliiga, they faced a 1-1 draw with HJK, a 0-2 loss to AC Oulu, a 0-0 draw with SJK, and a 1-1 draw with IFK Mariehamn. In the Cup, they faced a 2-0 win against PK-35.
Recent results for KuPS:
- April 26, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 1-1 draw vs HJK
- May 2, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 0-2 loss at AC Oulu
- May 8, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 0-0 draw vs SJK
- May 12, 2026: Cup - 2-0 win at PK-35
- May 16, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 1-1 draw at IFK Mariehamn
Upcoming fixtures for KuPS:
- May 20, 2026: Veikkausliiga - vs FF Jaro
- May 23, 2026: Veikkausliiga - vs FC Lahti
- May 30, 2026: Veikkausliiga - vs FC Inter Turku
- June 13, 2026: Veikkausliiga - at VPS
- June 17, 2026: Veikkausliiga - at TPS
Looking ahead, KuPS have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: FF Jaro (home), FC Lahti (home), FC Inter Turku (home), VPS (away), and TPS (away).
KuPS currently sits in 3rd place in the Veikkausliiga with 13 points from 8 matches (3W 4D 1L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Inter Turku | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 2 | AC Oulu | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +6 | 15 |
| 3 | KuPS | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +2 | 13 |
| 4 | HJK | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +5 | 12 |
| 5 | TPS | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 12 |
| 6 | VPS | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| 7 | IF Gnistan | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 8 | FC Lahti | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| 9 | Ilves | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| 10 | SJK | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 11 | IFK Mariehamn | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 12 | FF Jaro | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 4 |
KuPS's squad consists of 35 players. Goalkeepers: Miilo Pitkänen (Finland), Johannes Kreidl (Austria), Hemmo Riihimäki (Finland), Kasperi Silen (Finland). Defenders: Kalle Ward (Sweden), Kasim Adams (Ghana), Saku Savolainen (Finland), Pa Konaté (Guinea), Arttu Lötjönen (Finland), Bob Nii Armah (Ghana), Clinton Antwi (Ghana), Niilo Mattila (Finland), Brahima Magassa (France), Akseli Puukko (Finland), Tatu Hukkanen (Finland), Rasmus Tikkanen (Finland), Taneli Hämäläinen (Finland). Midfielders: Daniel Huttunen (Finland), Lauri Sahimaa (Finland), Saku Heiskanen (Finland), Jerry Voutilainen (Finland), Petteri Pennanen (Finland), Valentín Gasc (Argentina), Niilo Kujasalo (Finland), Samuel Pasanen (Finland), Arttu Heinonen (Finland), Eemil Tanninen (Finland), Souleymane Soumahoro (Ivory Coast), Aaro Toivonen (Finland), Joni Kivijärvi (Finland), Otto Ruoppi (Finland). Forwards: Gustav Engvall (Sweden), Jaime Moreno (Nicaragua), Calvin Kabuye (Uganda), Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba (Finland).
KuPS transfers: New signings include Calvin Kabuye (from Mjällby), Otto Ruoppi (from Mainz). Players transferred out include Mohamed Toure (to Viktoria Plzen), Otto Ruoppi (to Mainz), Samuli Miettinen (to NK Istra 1961), Ibrahim Cissé (to AIK), Doni Arifi (to Greuther Fürth) and 1 more.
Miika Nuutinen is the current head coach of KuPS. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 31% win rate across 13 matches, averaging 1.23 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Jarkko Wiss managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 23 wins from 37 matches (62% win rate). Jani Honkavaara managed the club for 9 seasons, recording 93 wins from 164 matches (57% win rate). Other former coaches include Pasi Tuutti, Simo Valakari, and Arne Erlandsen.
KuPS plays their home matches at Väre Areena in Kuopio, which has a capacity of 8,543.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of KuPS, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow KuPS to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
Veikkausliiga
#
PL
W
D
L
+/-
GD
PTS
Form
Next
- Championship playoff
- Relegation qualification
Coach win percentagePoints per game
News
About
KuPS is a football club based in Kuopio, Finland, playing their home matches at Väre Areena. Follow KuPS on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Jaime Moreno has been the standout performer for KuPS in league play this season with a rating of 7.66. Petteri Pennanen and Otto Ruoppi have also impressed with ratings of 7.61 and 7.50 respectively.
Jaime Moreno leads KuPS's scoring in league play with 4 goals this season. Bob Nii Armah has contributed 2, while Otto Ruoppi has added 2.
Otto Ruoppi is the chief creator for KuPS in league play with 3 assists this season. Clinton Antwi and Jaime Moreno have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.
KuPS have been in a period of stalemates recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 4 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the Veikkausliiga, they faced a 1-1 draw with HJK, a 0-2 loss to AC Oulu, a 0-0 draw with SJK, and a 1-1 draw with IFK Mariehamn. In the Cup, they faced a 2-0 win against PK-35.
Recent results for KuPS:
- April 26, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 1-1 draw vs HJK
- May 2, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 0-2 loss at AC Oulu
- May 8, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 0-0 draw vs SJK
- May 12, 2026: Cup - 2-0 win at PK-35
- May 16, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 1-1 draw at IFK Mariehamn
Upcoming fixtures for KuPS:
- May 20, 2026: Veikkausliiga - vs FF Jaro
- May 23, 2026: Veikkausliiga - vs FC Lahti
- May 30, 2026: Veikkausliiga - vs FC Inter Turku
- June 13, 2026: Veikkausliiga - at VPS
- June 17, 2026: Veikkausliiga - at TPS
Looking ahead, KuPS have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: FF Jaro (home), FC Lahti (home), FC Inter Turku (home), VPS (away), and TPS (away).
KuPS currently sits in 3rd place in the Veikkausliiga with 13 points from 8 matches (3W 4D 1L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Inter Turku | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 2 | AC Oulu | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +6 | 15 |
| 3 | KuPS | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +2 | 13 |
| 4 | HJK | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +5 | 12 |
| 5 | TPS | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 12 |
| 6 | VPS | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| 7 | IF Gnistan | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 8 | FC Lahti | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| 9 | Ilves | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| 10 | SJK | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 11 | IFK Mariehamn | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 12 | FF Jaro | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 4 |
KuPS's squad consists of 35 players. Goalkeepers: Miilo Pitkänen (Finland), Johannes Kreidl (Austria), Hemmo Riihimäki (Finland), Kasperi Silen (Finland). Defenders: Kalle Ward (Sweden), Kasim Adams (Ghana), Saku Savolainen (Finland), Pa Konaté (Guinea), Arttu Lötjönen (Finland), Bob Nii Armah (Ghana), Clinton Antwi (Ghana), Niilo Mattila (Finland), Brahima Magassa (France), Akseli Puukko (Finland), Tatu Hukkanen (Finland), Rasmus Tikkanen (Finland), Taneli Hämäläinen (Finland). Midfielders: Daniel Huttunen (Finland), Lauri Sahimaa (Finland), Saku Heiskanen (Finland), Jerry Voutilainen (Finland), Petteri Pennanen (Finland), Valentín Gasc (Argentina), Niilo Kujasalo (Finland), Samuel Pasanen (Finland), Arttu Heinonen (Finland), Eemil Tanninen (Finland), Souleymane Soumahoro (Ivory Coast), Aaro Toivonen (Finland), Joni Kivijärvi (Finland), Otto Ruoppi (Finland). Forwards: Gustav Engvall (Sweden), Jaime Moreno (Nicaragua), Calvin Kabuye (Uganda), Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba (Finland).
KuPS transfers: New signings include Calvin Kabuye (from Mjällby), Otto Ruoppi (from Mainz). Players transferred out include Mohamed Toure (to Viktoria Plzen), Otto Ruoppi (to Mainz), Samuli Miettinen (to NK Istra 1961), Ibrahim Cissé (to AIK), Doni Arifi (to Greuther Fürth) and 1 more.
Miika Nuutinen is the current head coach of KuPS. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 31% win rate across 13 matches, averaging 1.23 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Jarkko Wiss managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 23 wins from 37 matches (62% win rate). Jani Honkavaara managed the club for 9 seasons, recording 93 wins from 164 matches (57% win rate). Other former coaches include Pasi Tuutti, Simo Valakari, and Arne Erlandsen.
KuPS plays their home matches at Väre Areena in Kuopio, which has a capacity of 8,543.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of KuPS, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow KuPS to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
