Kisvárda FC, later known as Várda SE, was founded in 1911 as Kisvárdai Sport Egyesület (KSE). The officials of the village supported the new club by donating a pitch next to the market place.[1] The financial support came from the merchants of the village, who helped a lot in the early stages of the club.[2] In 1953, their present-day ground, the Várkerti sporttelep was built.
On 6 February 2020, Tamás Bódog was appointed as the manager of the club.[10] The club remained in the first division of the Hungarian League. However, he was sacked on 29 June 2020.[11]
On 27 January 2021, Kisvárda beat Fehérvár FC for the first time in their history. The 2020-21 Nemzeti Bajnokság I match was won by 2–1. Originally, the match had to be played in autumn. However, it was postponed because Fehérvár played in the 2020-21 UEFA Europa League.[13]
On 5 May 2022 Kisvarda beat Újpest FC at Várkerti Stadion 2-1 and with this result secured themselves qualification for the 2022-23 UEFA Europa Conference League at the second qualifying round.
On 7 November 2023, János Mátyus resigned as the coach of the club.[20] The club lost five matches and could win only one match with Mátyus in the 2023–24 season.[21] On 8 November 2023, Tamás Feczkó was appointed as the coach of the club.[22]
Kisvárda entered the 3rd round of the 2023–24 Magyar Kupa season. On 17 September 2023, Kisvárda beat Pilisi LK 6–0 in the 3rd round of the Magyar Kupa.[24] On 1 November 2023, Kisvárda beat Unione 6–0 in the 4th round of the Magyar Kupa.[25] On 28 February 2024, Kisvárda beat Tiszakécske FC 3–0 in Tiszakécske in the round of 16 of the Magyar Kupa.[26][27] On 2 April 2024, Kisvárda beat MTK Budapest FC 3–2 at the Várkerti Stadion in the quarter-finals of the Magyar Kupa.[28][29]
In the 2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season was competing with Újpest FC to avoid relegation. Three rounds before the end, there were six points between the two teams. Tamás Feczkó said that the players need clear heads to be able to fight for avoiding the relegation.[30] On 13 April 2024, Kisvárda beat Újpest at home.[31] On 20 April 2024, Kisvárda drew with Ferencvárosi TC at the Ferencváros Stadion.[32] Eight days later, on 28 April 2024, Kisvárda beat Fehérvár FC 1–0 at home.[33]
On 6 August 2024, Tamás Feczkó resigned from his position.[36] As an interim manager, Attila Révész trained the squad.[37] In October he was appointed as the director for international relationships.[38]
On 26 September 2024, 16-year-old Fedir Tkachenko was sold to La Liga club Real Betis.[39]
The old grounds, Várkert Sportpálya, were next to the market place, on Anarcsi út (Anarcsi road). It was able to host up to 1,000 supporters.[40]
The current grounds, Várkert sporttelep, were established in 1953. The stadium is able to hold 2,000 people. The stadium's highest official attendance was 5,000, for a league match between Kisvárdai SE and Nyíregyházi VSSC on 1 April 1979.[41]
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
