FK Baník Sokolov is a Czech football club from the city of Sokolov, currently competing in the Czech Fourth Division, one of the regional amateur tiers. The team plays at the Stadion FK Baník Sokolov. The club's name "Baník" means "miner," reflecting the region's historical mining industry. Founded in the mid-20th century, the club has spent much of its existence in the lower professional and amateur leagues of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic. A peak era might have seen them compete in the former Czechoslovak Second League or the Czech National Football League (third tier). The current squad is a mix of local semi-professionals and young players, aiming for success in their regional division with hopes of promotion. The fans are local and proud of their club's industrial heritage. FK Baník Sokolov is a classic example of a Czech regional club, deeply connected to its community