Iliria Fushë-Krujë

Football in Fushë-Krujë dates back to the 1970s through local youth teams, but the town did not have a senior club until the creation of Iliria on 10 June 1992. The club was founded by a group of local football enthusiasts with the aim of representing Fushë-Krujë in the Albanian league system. Kujtim Kaziu became the club’s first head coach after completing coaching courses organized by the Albanian Football Federation. Financial support from local businesses and residents was instrumental in establishing the club during its early years.

Iliria competed in the Albanian Second Division during its first three seasons and quickly emerged as a promotion contender. In May 1994, the club secured a place in the Albanian Superliga by defeating regional rivals Kastrioti in a decisive promotion match.

The club’s only top-flight campaign came in the 1994–95 season. Iliria opened the season with a 1–0 victory over Vllaznia and went on to claim home wins against Teuta, Flamurtari and Luftëtari. Despite these results, the team struggled to maintain consistency throughout the season and finished at the bottom of the table, resulting in immediate relegation.

After returning to the lower divisions, Iliria encountered financial difficulties, particularly following the death of one of its principal benefactors, businessman Abaz Ulliri. The club subsequently alternated between the Second and Third Divisions before gradually rebuilding with support from new sponsors and the Municipality of Fushë-Krujë. By the late 2010s, Iliria had re-established itself as a regular participant in the Albanian First Division.