KF Shkupi

FC Shkupi (Macedonian: Фудбалски Клуб Шкупи, romanized: Fudbalski Klub Škupi, Albanian: Klubi Futbollistik Shkupi) is a professional football club based in Čair, Skopje, North Macedonia. The club competes in the Macedonian First Football League, the top tier of football in the country. Historically a dominant force in the modern era, Shkupi achieved a historic milestone by winning the league title in the 2021–22 season and subsequently representing North Macedonia in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds.

As of February 2026, the club is navigating a period of severe administrative and competitive decline. This downturn followed the resignation of long-term president and primary sponsor Olgun Aydın in November 2024, who cited dissatisfaction with officiating and league governance as reasons for his departure. The ensuing financial instability led to a mass exodus of first-team players and coaching staff. By the mid-point of the 2025–26 season, Shkupi occupied the bottom of the league table, having secured only one point from 19 matches.

The club's struggles were further compounded by infrastructure challenges. Following the Football Federation of Macedonia's (FFM) mandatory implementation of VAR technology for all top-flight matches, the club's home ground, Čair Stadium, was declared ineligible due to technical deficiencies. This resulted in a series of forfeited matches and forced the team to play home fixtures at alternative venues, deepening the club's logistical and financial crisis.