Results
| India Calcutta Football League | 07/09 09:30 | - | Wari AC v Sribhumi FC | L | 1-5 | |
| India Calcutta Football League | 07/05 09:30 | - | Diamond Harbour FC v Wari AC | L | 1-0 | |
| India Calcutta Football League | 07/02 09:30 | - | Wari AC v Southern Samity | W | 1-0 | |
| India Calcutta Football League | 09/24 09:30 | - | Wari AC v Kalighat MS | L | 1-4 | |
| India Calcutta Football League | 09/18 09:30 | - | Army Red v Wari AC | L | 1-0 | |
| India Calcutta Football League | 08/04 09:30 | - | Wari AC v BSS Sporting Club | L | 1-3 | |
| India Calcutta Football League | 07/26 09:30 | - | Wari AC v Diamond Harbour FC | L | 1-2 | |
| India Calcutta Football League | 07/20 09:30 | - | Wari AC v Patha Chakra | W | 1-0 | |
| India Calcutta Football League | 07/15 09:30 | - |
Wari AC v
United SC
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L | 0-3 | |
| India Calcutta Football League | 07/09 09:30 | - | Southern Samity v Wari AC | L | 3-0 | |
| India Calcutta Football League | 07/04 09:30 | - | Wari AC v Army Red | D | 3-3 | |
| India Calcutta Football League | 07/01 09:30 | - | Kalighat MS v Wari AC | D | 1-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Wins | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Goals for | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Goals against | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Wikipedia - Wari AC
Wari Athletic Club (Bengali: ওয়ারী অ্যাথলেটিক ক্লাব) is a professional multi-sports club based in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal. It currently competes in the Premier division of the Calcutta Football League.
Wari formerly competed in the CFL First Division, second tier of the Calcutta Football League system.
The club was established in 1898 as Wari Club in Dacca, East Bengal (present-day Bangladesh). Following the partition of India, Calcutta-based members of the club shifted a branch in the city, and it continues to participate in state tournaments conducted by the Indian Football Association.
History
Formation and journey in Dacca
When the Wellington Club was discontinued, a few of its sports-loving members in 1898 went on to form the Wari Club at Dacca and thus was established the oldest club in Dhaka. Zamindar Rai Bahadur Surendranath Roy played a key role in the formation of the club. The first success came in 1910 at Cooch Behar, when Wari defeated the British Kings' House club at a tournament. After gaining popularity, the club in 1930, found their playing field at Paltan ground in Dacca. They also had moderate success in the prestigious IFA Shield tournament until 1945.
From 1931, Wari also expanded to other sports like cricket, hockey, tennis, volleyball, table tennis and indoor games.
Later years after partition in Calcutta
Following the partition of India, while the main Wari club remained in Dacca, a branch of the club shifted its operations as Wari Athletic Club in Calcutta by 1949. The founders of the club, Bhupendra Mohan Sengupta, also known as Pakhi Sen, (played for East Bengal in 1939 and Dacca XI in 1937), Tejes Bagha Shome and Dinesh Dutta were all members of the Dacca Wari Club before the Partition. Through the initiative of the AIFF official Pankaj Gupta, they were inducted into Calcutta Football League third division by 1949. By 1952, they got promoted to First Division and even reached the semi-finals of 1953 IFA Shield. The next year in 1954, Wari AC finished as runners up in the Calcutta Football League. The club achieved fame when they defeated East Bengal 1–0 in the CFL in 1978, which prevented the "red and gold brigade" from retaining the title it won seven times between 1970 and 1977. 1984 season was disastrous for the club as they finished in bottom of the league table consisting of twenty seven teams, and was relegated to third division. In 2003, Wari appointed legendary Iranian-Indian footballer Jamshid Nassiri as its technical director. In 2005, the club reached final of the Trades Cup.
After getting promotion from the CFL First Division (third tier) in 2019, the club on 28 July 2022, unveiled their new jerseys and announced new sponsors Maco Chicken and Hotel Royal Bengal, ahead of the CFL Premier Division B kickoff. Wari got relegated to the third tier again in 2022 Premier B season with sixteen points in fourteen matches.
In June 2023, the IFA announced that they have merged both Premier Division A and B of the Calcutta Football League ahead of its 125th edition, in which Wari was included in Group II.
Wari AC, based in the vibrant heart of India, is a dynamic soccer team that embodies the spirit and passion of the nation’s love for the beautiful game. Established with the vision of promoting soccer at grassroots levels, Wari AC has quickly gained recognition for its commitment to excellence, teamwork, and community engagement.
The team is known for its distinctive playing style, characterized by fluid ball movement, strategic formations, and a relentless pursuit of victory. With a roster of talented players hailing from diverse backgrounds, Wari AC combines skill, agility, and tactical awareness to create a formidable presence on the field.
Wari AC is not just about winning; it is also dedicated to nurturing young talent and fostering a love for soccer among the youth. Through various outreach programs and training camps, the team aims to inspire the next generation of players, instilling values of discipline, sportsmanship, and perseverance.
The club's passionate fan base adds to the electric atmosphere during matches, creating a sense of unity and pride within the community. Wari AC’s home games are a celebration of soccer, drawing supporters from all walks of life who come together to cheer for their team.
As Wari AC continues to rise through the ranks of Indian soccer, it remains committed to its core values of integrity, respect, and excellence, making it a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring athletes across the country. With a bright future ahead, Wari AC is poised to leave a lasting impact on Indian soccer and beyond.