FC Progrès Niedercorn
Encyclopedia
Football Club Progrès Niedercorn is a football
club, based in Niederkorn
, in south-western Luxembourg
.
, the club played in the Gauliga Moselland under the name of FK Niederkorn, where it finished runners-up in 1942-43, behind champions TuS Neuendorf.
Three times domestic league winners, the club's most successful years were arguably in the end of the 1970s and beginning of the 1980s. They have not won any major silverware since their 1981 league title.
In the 2005-06 season, Niedercorn finished second in Luxembourg's second division, the Division of Honour
. As the top league, the National Division
, is expanding from twelve teams to fourteen, Niedercorn was promoted along with FC Differdange 03
.
European competition five times.
The club has never won a game in European competition. Niedercorn's only draw (and only goal) was against Glentoran
in the 1981-82
European Cup
Overall, Niedercorn's record in European competition reads:
. The team has won 15 championships and therefore is national record champion. The last title was won in 2010–11 and qualified them for the 2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club, based in Niederkorn
Niederkorn
Niederkorn , sometimes spelled Niedercorn, is a town in the commune of Differdange, in south-western Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 3,044.The town lies on the Chiers river , from which it takes its name...
, in south-western Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
.
History
During the German occupation of LuxembourgGerman occupation of Luxembourg in World War II
The German occupation of Luxembourg in World War II was the period in the history of Luxembourg after it was used as a transit territory to attack France by outflanking the Maginot Line. Plans for the attack had been prepared by 9 October 1939, but execution was postponed several times...
, the club played in the Gauliga Moselland under the name of FK Niederkorn, where it finished runners-up in 1942-43, behind champions TuS Neuendorf.
Three times domestic league winners, the club's most successful years were arguably in the end of the 1970s and beginning of the 1980s. They have not won any major silverware since their 1981 league title.
In the 2005-06 season, Niedercorn finished second in Luxembourg's second division, the Division of Honour
Luxembourg Division of Honour
The Division of Honour is the second-level football league in Luxembourg. It lies below the National Division and above the 1. Division.-2011–12 clubs:-References:**...
. As the top league, the National Division
Luxembourg National Division
The National Division is the highest football league in Luxembourg. Until 2011, it is to be known as the BGL Ligue, after the Luxembourg Football Federation managed to seal a sponsorship deal with Fortis. Before 2006, it contained twelve teams, but it expanded to fourteen for the 2006-07 season,...
, is expanding from twelve teams to fourteen, Niedercorn was promoted along with FC Differdange 03
FC Differdange 03
Football Club Differdange 03 is a football club, based in Differdange, in south-western Luxembourg.-History:Differdange 03 was formed in 2003 as an amalgam of two clubs from the city of Differdange: FA Red Boys Differdange and AS Differdange...
.
Honours
- National DivisionLuxembourg National DivisionThe National Division is the highest football league in Luxembourg. Until 2011, it is to be known as the BGL Ligue, after the Luxembourg Football Federation managed to seal a sponsorship deal with Fortis. Before 2006, it contained twelve teams, but it expanded to fourteen for the 2006-07 season,...
- Winners (3): 1952-53, 1977-78, 1980-81
- Runners-up (5): 1931-32, 1936-37, 1976-77, 1978-79, 1981-82
- Luxembourg CupLuxembourg CupThe Luxembourg Cup is the national knockout cup competition in Luxembourgian football. It was first held in 1922, and has been held annually since, with the exception of the four seasons during the German occupation during Second World War.-Winners:...
- Winners (4): 1932-33, 1944-45, 1976-77, 1977-78
- Runners-up (3): 1945-46, 1955-56, 1979-80
European competition
Niedercorn has qualified for UEFAUEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
European competition five times.
- European CupUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
- First round (2): 1978-79, 1981-82
- UEFA CupUEFA CupThe UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
- First round (2): 1979-80, 1982-83
- UEFA Cup Winners' CupUEFA Cup Winners' CupThe UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
- First round (1): 1977-78
The club has never won a game in European competition. Niedercorn's only draw (and only goal) was against Glentoran
Glentoran F.C.
Glentoran F.C. is a semi-professional, football club in Northern Ireland. The club was founded in 1882 and plays its home games at the Oval in east Belfast. Club colours are green, red, and black.Glentoran's biggest rivals are Linfield...
in the 1981-82
European Cup 1981-82
The 1981–82 season of the European Cup football club tournament was won for the only time by Aston Villa in the final against Bayern Munich. The final is remembered mainly for the performance of young stand-in goalkeeper Nigel Spink who made a host of saves from the experienced Bayern players...
European Cup
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
Overall, Niedercorn's record in European competition reads:
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Progrès Niedercorn | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 37 | -36 |
Current squad
2008/2009 seasonFormer coaches
- Hubert Meunier (2002–06)
- Lex Wilhelm (2006–08)
- Marc Chaussy (2009)
Women's team
The women's team plays in Luxembourg's highest league, the Dames Ligue 1Dames Ligue 1
The Dames Ligue 1 is Luxembourg's top level women's football league.The league features 10 teams that play each other twice to decide the champion....
. The team has won 15 championships and therefore is national record champion. The last title was won in 2010–11 and qualified them for the 2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League
2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League
The 2011−12 UEFA Women's Champions League is the eleventh edition of the European women's championship for football clubs. The final will be held in Munich, Germany on 17 May 2012....
External links
- Official website - Progres Niederkorn