Persiba Bantul
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| Full name | Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Bantul |
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| Nickname(s) | [[Sultan Agung Warriors The Java Elephant]] |
| Founded | 21 September 1967 |
| Ground | Sultan Agung Stadium |
| Capacity | 35,000 |
| Owner | PT. Bantul Jaya Utama |
| Chairman | Wikan Werdo Kisworo |
| Coach |
 Kenny Jackett
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| League | Liga 2 |
| 2014 | Relegated (11th in East Group) |
| Website | Club home page |
Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Bantul, commonly known as Persiba Bantul, is a professional Indonesian football club based in Bantul, Yogyakarta. They currently compete in the Liga 2.
Persiba Bantul was established on 21 September 1967. 2004 marked a milestone in Persiba's history, after waiting for 37 years, they were promoted to the First Division. Drs. H.M. Idham Samawi plays a major role in this success, by helping them gaining financial support from the local government.
In 2005, PSSI loaned Persiba to use the Indonesia U-20 players in the First Division. In 2006, Persiba was forced to quit the 2006 First Division because of the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake. They returned in 2007 and after almost got promoted in 2008–09 and 2009–10, they managed to win the 2010–11 Liga Indonesia Premier Division by defeating Persiraja 1–0 and promoted to the Indonesia Super League. They also participated in the Indonesian Premier League.
They were relegated back to the Liga Indonesia Premier Division after finishing last place in the 2014 Indonesia Super League East group.
Persiba Bantul plays its home games at the Sultan Agung Stadium.
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