Koparit (originally Kuopion Pallotoverit, or KPT for short) was a football club from Kuopio, Finland. It was founded in 1931 and disbanded in 1990. The club played a total of 21 seasons in the Finnish premier division Mestaruussarja between 1938 and 1987, reaching the runners-up position twice, in the 1978 and 1981 seasons. It participated in the UEFA Cup in the 1979–80 and 1982–83 seasons but were knocked out in the first round on both attempts.

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Koparit

Full name	Koparit Kuopion Pallotoverit
Founded	1931
Dissolved	1990; 34 years ago (1990)
Ground	Väinölänniemi
Capacity	12,000
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KPT was formed 1931 after internal disputes in KuPS. They grew rapidly and was one of countries leading youth clubs during its early years. Their strong work with youngsters led club to be promoted to premier league as a first inland club in 1937. In 1980s club was driven in to financial difficulties which eventually led to disbanding of the club in early 1990s.^[1]

• Finnish Championship:
  • Runners-up (2): 1978, 1981
• Finnish Cup:
  • Runners-up (2): 1957, 1978