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- Relegation qualification
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Väre AreenaKuopio
8,543Capacity
1939Opened
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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 7.67. Petteri Pennanen and Bob Nii Armah have also impressed with ratings of 7.61 and 7.49 respectively.
Jaime Moreno leads KuPS's scoring in league play with 10 goals this season. Bob Nii Armah has contributed 5, while Petteri Pennanen has added 4.
Gustav Engvall is the chief creator for KuPS in league play with 3 assists this season. Otto Ruoppi and Saku Heiskanen have also been key playmakers with 3 and 3 assists respectively.
KuPS have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 6 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the Veikkausliiga, they faced a 2-0 win against SJK, a 3-1 win against VPS, and a 1-0 win against IF Gnistan. In the Champions League Qualification, they faced a 0-1 loss to Sabah FK, and a 0-2 loss to Sabah FK.
Recent results for KuPS:
- July 18, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 2-0 win at SJK
- July 21, 2026: Champions League Qualification - 0-1 loss at Sabah FK
- July 25, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 3-1 win vs VPS
- July 28, 2026: Champions League Qualification - 0-2 loss vs Sabah FK
- August 1, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 1-0 win at IF Gnistan
Upcoming fixtures for KuPS:
- August 6, 2026: Europa League Qualification - vs Universitatea Craiova
- August 9, 2026: Veikkausliiga - vs TPS
- August 13, 2026: Europa League Qualification - at Universitatea Craiova
- August 16, 2026: Veikkausliiga - at FC Lahti
- August 23, 2026: Veikkausliiga - vs IFK Mariehamn
Looking ahead, KuPS have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Universitatea Craiova (home), TPS (home), Universitatea Craiova (away), FC Lahti (away), and IFK Mariehamn (home).
KuPS currently sits in 1st place in the Veikkausliiga with 39 points from 18 matches (11W 6D 1L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPS | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | +17 | 39 |
| 2 | FC Inter Turku | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | +11 | 34 |
| 3 | AC Oulu | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | +1 | 30 |
| 4 | HJK | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | +8 | 28 |
| 5 | IF Gnistan | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | +5 | 28 |
| 6 | VPS | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | +7 | 27 |
| 7 | FC Lahti | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | +6 | 25 |
| 8 | TPS | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | +3 | 25 |
| 9 | Ilves | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | -2 | 22 |
| 10 | FF Jaro | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -18 | 15 |
| 11 | SJK | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -8 | 14 |
| 12 | IFK Mariehamn | 18 | 0 | 5 | 13 | -30 | 5 |
KuPS's squad consists of 29 players. Goalkeepers: Johannes Kreidl (Austria), Hemmo Riihimäki (Finland), Kasperi Silen (Finland). Defenders: Kasim Adams (Ghana), Saku Savolainen (Finland), Arttu Lötjönen (Finland), Bob Nii Armah (Ghana), Clinton Antwi (Ghana), Brahima Magassa (France), Akseli Puukko (Finland), Rasmus Tikkanen (Finland), Taneli Hämäläinen (Finland). Midfielders: Saku Heiskanen (Finland), Jerry Voutilainen (Finland), Petteri Pennanen (Finland), Valentín Gasc (Argentina), Niilo Kujasalo (Finland), Samuel Pasanen (Finland), Tommi Jyry (Finland), Eemil Tanninen (Finland), Saikou Touray (Gambia), Aaro Toivonen (Finland). Forwards: Gustav Engvall (Sweden), Jaime Moreno (Nicaragua), Arttu Heinonen (Finland), Calvin Kabuye (Uganda), Piotr Parzyszek (Poland), Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba (Finland), Jorginho (Portugal).
KuPS transfers: New signings include Calvin Kabuye (from Mjällby), Otto Ruoppi (from Mainz), Paulius Golubickas (from Radomiak Radom). 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 52% win rate across 23 matches, averaging 1.83 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 7.67. Petteri Pennanen and Bob Nii Armah have also impressed with ratings of 7.61 and 7.49 respectively.
Jaime Moreno leads KuPS's scoring in league play with 10 goals this season. Bob Nii Armah has contributed 5, while Petteri Pennanen has added 4.
Gustav Engvall is the chief creator for KuPS in league play with 3 assists this season. Otto Ruoppi and Saku Heiskanen have also been key playmakers with 3 and 3 assists respectively.
KuPS have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 6 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the Veikkausliiga, they faced a 2-0 win against SJK, a 3-1 win against VPS, and a 1-0 win against IF Gnistan. In the Champions League Qualification, they faced a 0-1 loss to Sabah FK, and a 0-2 loss to Sabah FK.
Recent results for KuPS:
- July 18, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 2-0 win at SJK
- July 21, 2026: Champions League Qualification - 0-1 loss at Sabah FK
- July 25, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 3-1 win vs VPS
- July 28, 2026: Champions League Qualification - 0-2 loss vs Sabah FK
- August 1, 2026: Veikkausliiga - 1-0 win at IF Gnistan
Upcoming fixtures for KuPS:
- August 6, 2026: Europa League Qualification - vs Universitatea Craiova
- August 9, 2026: Veikkausliiga - vs TPS
- August 13, 2026: Europa League Qualification - at Universitatea Craiova
- August 16, 2026: Veikkausliiga - at FC Lahti
- August 23, 2026: Veikkausliiga - vs IFK Mariehamn
Looking ahead, KuPS have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Universitatea Craiova (home), TPS (home), Universitatea Craiova (away), FC Lahti (away), and IFK Mariehamn (home).
KuPS currently sits in 1st place in the Veikkausliiga with 39 points from 18 matches (11W 6D 1L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuPS | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | +17 | 39 |
| 2 | FC Inter Turku | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | +11 | 34 |
| 3 | AC Oulu | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | +1 | 30 |
| 4 | HJK | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | +8 | 28 |
| 5 | IF Gnistan | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | +5 | 28 |
| 6 | VPS | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | +7 | 27 |
| 7 | FC Lahti | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | +6 | 25 |
| 8 | TPS | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | +3 | 25 |
| 9 | Ilves | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | -2 | 22 |
| 10 | FF Jaro | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -18 | 15 |
| 11 | SJK | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -8 | 14 |
| 12 | IFK Mariehamn | 18 | 0 | 5 | 13 | -30 | 5 |
KuPS's squad consists of 29 players. Goalkeepers: Johannes Kreidl (Austria), Hemmo Riihimäki (Finland), Kasperi Silen (Finland). Defenders: Kasim Adams (Ghana), Saku Savolainen (Finland), Arttu Lötjönen (Finland), Bob Nii Armah (Ghana), Clinton Antwi (Ghana), Brahima Magassa (France), Akseli Puukko (Finland), Rasmus Tikkanen (Finland), Taneli Hämäläinen (Finland). Midfielders: Saku Heiskanen (Finland), Jerry Voutilainen (Finland), Petteri Pennanen (Finland), Valentín Gasc (Argentina), Niilo Kujasalo (Finland), Samuel Pasanen (Finland), Tommi Jyry (Finland), Eemil Tanninen (Finland), Saikou Touray (Gambia), Aaro Toivonen (Finland). Forwards: Gustav Engvall (Sweden), Jaime Moreno (Nicaragua), Arttu Heinonen (Finland), Calvin Kabuye (Uganda), Piotr Parzyszek (Poland), Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba (Finland), Jorginho (Portugal).
KuPS transfers: New signings include Calvin Kabuye (from Mjällby), Otto Ruoppi (from Mainz), Paulius Golubickas (from Radomiak Radom). 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 52% win rate across 23 matches, averaging 1.83 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.