Jippo

Jippo, (formerly JIPPO), is a Finnish football club, based in Joensuu. It plays in the Ykkösliiga, the second highest level of Finnish football. Jippo plays its home matches at Mehtimäki, Joensuu.

JIPPO was formed in 2001 after the merger of JiiPee and Ratanat – both playing in the Kakkonen (third level), the division Jippo played its first four seasons from 2002 to 2005. The team was promoted to Ykkönen for the season 2006 after winning the eastern group of Kakkonen and beating Klubi-04 2–1 on aggregate in the promotion playoff. Arpad Mester scored the winner goal. After 9 years of playing in Ykkönen, JIPPO relegated back to Kakkonen for the season 2015, winning promotion back to Ykkönen after the 2020 season.

During 2022–2023, JIPPO competed in Kakkonen. For the 2024 season, the club were granted the license for the new second tier Ykkösliiga via supplemental process, and surprisingly finished 3rd in the division. Since January 2025, the club is called Jippo without the capitalization.

Jippo is a professional soccer team based in Joensuu, Finland. The team was founded in 1949 and has a rich history of success in Finnish football. Jippo competes in the Kakkonen, which is the third tier of the Finnish football league system.

Known for their strong work ethic and team spirit, Jippo has a dedicated fan base that supports them at home and away matches. The team's colors are blue and white, and their home matches are played at the Mehtimäki Stadium in Joensuu.

Jippo has a reputation for developing young talent and providing opportunities for local players to showcase their skills on a national stage. The team has a strong emphasis on community involvement and strives to be a positive influence in the Joensuu area.

Overall, Jippo is a respected and competitive team in Finnish football, with a bright future ahead as they continue to grow and evolve in the sport.