Luxembourg National Division 2004-05
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The 2004-05 season of Luxembourg
's National Division
ran from 7 August 2004 to 29 May 2005. The league title was won by F91 Dudelange
.
The 2004-05 season saw the National Division's roster of twelve clubs include:
by playing each other twice (once home and once away) by 24 April. Then, the league divided into three. The top four teams were separated from the rest and formed the 'Title group' . The bottom eight teams were then subdivided into two groups of four, titled 'Relegation group A' and 'Relegation group B' . In the event, the top four were F91 Dudelange, FC Etzella Ettelbruck
, Jeunesse Esch
, and FC Victoria Rosport
.
In each of the three mini-leagues, each team played each of the three other teams in the mini-league twice (once home and once away). To these results were added the 22 results of the first stage. The overall points totals (and goal difference, etc.) were used to determine each club's position in its respective mini-league.
After calculating the final results after 28 games, F91 Dudelange, the top team in the title group, was declared the league champion. The fourth-placed team in each of the relegation groups (Union Luxembourg
and CA Spora Luxembourg
in groups A and B respectively) was relegated to the Division of Honour
.
This format is no longer used; the current season, 2006-07
uses a straight-forward round-robin.
, for the league champions; it was also assigned two spots in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Cup
, for the runners-up and the winners of the Luxembourg Cup
. As league champions, F91 Dudelange qualified for the Champions League. Etzella Ettelbruck qualified for the UEFA Cup as runners-up. CS Pétange
qualified for the UEFA Cup by the Luxembourg Cup.
and US Rumelange
, were promoted automatically.
After the 2004-05 season ended, the two relegated clubs, Spora Luxembourg
and Union Luxembourg
, went ahead with the pre-arranged amalgamation with CS Alliance 01, another National Division club based in Luxembourg City. The new club, Racing FC Union Luxembourg
, took Alliance 01's place in the National Division, leaving no teams to be relegated to the Division of Honour.
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...
's 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,...
ran from 7 August 2004 to 29 May 2005. The league title was won by F91 Dudelange
F91 Dudelange
F91 Dudelange is a football club, based in Dudelange, in southern Luxembourg.Dudelange's team colors are red and yellow vertically-striped shirts, with red shorts and socks.-History:...
.
Teams
- CS Alliance 01 (promoted from the Division of HonourLuxembourg Division of HonourThe 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:**...
) - FC Avenir BeggenFC Avenir BeggenFootball Club Avenir Beggen is a football club, based in Beggen, a quarter of Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.The club were founded in 1915 as FC Daring Beggen but changed their name to FC Avenir Beggen a year later...
- F91 DudelangeF91 DudelangeF91 Dudelange is a football club, based in Dudelange, in southern Luxembourg.Dudelange's team colors are red and yellow vertically-striped shirts, with red shorts and socks.-History:...
- FC Etzella EttelbruckFC Etzella EttelbruckFootball Club Etzella Ettelbruck, abbreviated to either FC Etzella or Etzella Ettelbruck, is a football club, based in Ettelbruck, in north-eastern Luxembourg.-History:...
- CS GrevenmacherCS GrevenmacherClub Sportif Grevenmacher is a football club, based in Grevenmacher, in eastern Luxembourg.- History :The club was founded in 1909 as 'Stade Mosellan' . The current name, 'CS Grevenmacher' , was adopted in 1919....
- Jeunesse EschJeunesse EschJeunesse Esch is a football club, based in Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg.- History :...
(the reigning champions) - CS PétangeCS PétangeClub Sportif Pétange is a football club, based in Pétange, in south-western Luxembourg.In the 2007-08 season, Pétange finished fourteenth and last in the National Division and were relegated to the Division of Honour...
(promoted from the Division of HonourLuxembourg Division of HonourThe 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:**...
) - CA Spora LuxembourgCA Spora LuxembourgCA Spora Luxembourg was a football club, based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is now a part of Racing FC Union Luxembourg.-History:...
- FC Swift HesperangeFC Swift HesperangeFootball Club Swift Hesperange is a football club, based in Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg.-History:*1916: Club founded as FC Swift Hesperange*1940: Club renamed as FV Rot-Weiß Hesperingen during the German occupation...
- Union LuxembourgUnion LuxembourgUnion Sportive Luxembourg, usually known as Union Luxembourg, was a football club, based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is now a part of Racing FC Union Luxembourg.-History:...
- FC Victoria RosportFC Victoria RosportFootball Club Victoria Rosport is a football club, based in Rosport, in eastern Luxembourg.In 2005, Rosport took on IFK Gothenburg in the first round of the Intertoto Cup. Because their own stadium was not up to UEFA standard they played this match at the Luxembourg national stadium, Stade Josy...
- FC Wiltz 71FC Wiltz 71FC Wiltz 71 is a football club, based in Wiltz, in north-western Luxembourg.It was formed in 1971 as an amalgam of Union Sportive Niederwiltz and Gold a Ro'd Wiltz...
Format
The twelve teams completed the round-robinRound-robin tournament
A round-robin tournament is a competition "in which each contestant meets all other contestants in turn".-Terminology:...
by playing each other twice (once home and once away) by 24 April. Then, the league divided into three. The top four teams were separated from the rest and formed the 'Title group' . The bottom eight teams were then subdivided into two groups of four, titled 'Relegation group A' and 'Relegation group B' . In the event, the top four were F91 Dudelange, FC Etzella Ettelbruck
FC Etzella Ettelbruck
Football Club Etzella Ettelbruck, abbreviated to either FC Etzella or Etzella Ettelbruck, is a football club, based in Ettelbruck, in north-eastern Luxembourg.-History:...
, Jeunesse Esch
Jeunesse Esch
Jeunesse Esch is a football club, based in Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg.- History :...
, and FC Victoria Rosport
FC Victoria Rosport
Football Club Victoria Rosport is a football club, based in Rosport, in eastern Luxembourg.In 2005, Rosport took on IFK Gothenburg in the first round of the Intertoto Cup. Because their own stadium was not up to UEFA standard they played this match at the Luxembourg national stadium, Stade Josy...
.
In each of the three mini-leagues, each team played each of the three other teams in the mini-league twice (once home and once away). To these results were added the 22 results of the first stage. The overall points totals (and goal difference, etc.) were used to determine each club's position in its respective mini-league.
After calculating the final results after 28 games, F91 Dudelange, the top team in the title group, was declared the league champion. The fourth-placed team in each of the relegation groups (Union Luxembourg
Union Luxembourg
Union Sportive Luxembourg, usually known as Union Luxembourg, was a football club, based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is now a part of Racing FC Union Luxembourg.-History:...
and CA Spora Luxembourg
CA Spora Luxembourg
CA Spora Luxembourg was a football club, based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is now a part of Racing FC Union Luxembourg.-History:...
in groups A and B respectively) was relegated to 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:**...
.
This format is no longer used; the current season, 2006-07
Luxembourg National Division 2006-07
The 2006-07 season of Luxembourg's National Division ran from 5 August 2006 to 30 May 2007. F91 Dudelange continued their domination of the National Division by winning their third league title in a row; Dudelange also won the Luxembourg Cup to complete the Double.-Teams:The National Division was...
uses a straight-forward round-robin.
European qualification
Luxembourg was assigned one spot in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA 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...
, for the league champions; it was also assigned two spots in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The 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...
, for the runners-up and the winners of the Luxembourg Cup
Luxembourg Cup
The 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:...
. As league champions, F91 Dudelange qualified for the Champions League. Etzella Ettelbruck qualified for the UEFA Cup as runners-up. CS Pétange
CS Pétange
Club Sportif Pétange is a football club, based in Pétange, in south-western Luxembourg.In the 2007-08 season, Pétange finished fourteenth and last in the National Division and were relegated to the Division of Honour...
qualified for the UEFA Cup by the Luxembourg Cup.
First stage
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F91 Dudelange F91 Dudelange F91 Dudelange is a football club, based in Dudelange, in southern Luxembourg.Dudelange's team colors are red and yellow vertically-striped shirts, with red shorts and socks.-History:... |
22 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 56 | 13 | 56 | Qualify for title play-off |
| 2 | FC Etzella Ettelbruck FC Etzella Ettelbruck Football Club Etzella Ettelbruck, abbreviated to either FC Etzella or Etzella Ettelbruck, is a football club, based in Ettelbruck, in north-eastern Luxembourg.-History:... |
22 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 57 | 23 | 52 | Qualify for title play-off |
| 3 | Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch is a football club, based in Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg.- History :... |
22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 28 | 41 | Qualify for title play-off |
| 4 | FC Victoria Rosport FC Victoria Rosport Football Club Victoria Rosport is a football club, based in Rosport, in eastern Luxembourg.In 2005, Rosport took on IFK Gothenburg in the first round of the Intertoto Cup. Because their own stadium was not up to UEFA standard they played this match at the Luxembourg national stadium, Stade Josy... |
22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 43 | 33 | 41 | Qualify for title play-off |
| 5 | CS Grevenmacher CS Grevenmacher Club Sportif Grevenmacher is a football club, based in Grevenmacher, in eastern Luxembourg.- History :The club was founded in 1909 as 'Stade Mosellan' . The current name, 'CS Grevenmacher' , was adopted in 1919.... |
22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40 | 27 | 32 | |
| 6 | FC Swift Hesperange FC Swift Hesperange Football Club Swift Hesperange is a football club, based in Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg.-History:*1916: Club founded as FC Swift Hesperange*1940: Club renamed as FV Rot-Weiß Hesperingen during the German occupation... |
22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 34 | ||
| 29 | |||||||||
| 7 | CS Alliance 01 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 31 | 47 | ||
| 28 | |||||||||
| 8 | CS Pétange CS Pétange Club Sportif Pétange is a football club, based in Pétange, in south-western Luxembourg.In the 2007-08 season, Pétange finished fourteenth and last in the National Division and were relegated to the Division of Honour... |
22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 38 | 34 | 27 | |
| 9 | FC Wiltz 71 FC Wiltz 71 FC Wiltz 71 is a football club, based in Wiltz, in north-western Luxembourg.It was formed in 1971 as an amalgam of Union Sportive Niederwiltz and Gold a Ro'd Wiltz... |
22 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 25 | 37 | ||
| 25 | |||||||||
| 10 | CA Spora Luxembourg CA Spora Luxembourg CA Spora Luxembourg was a football club, based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is now a part of Racing FC Union Luxembourg.-History:... |
22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 54 | ||
| 18 | |||||||||
| 11 | Union Luxembourg Union Luxembourg Union Sportive Luxembourg, usually known as Union Luxembourg, was a football club, based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is now a part of Racing FC Union Luxembourg.-History:... |
22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 44 | ||
| 14 | |||||||||
| 12 | FC Avenir Beggen FC Avenir Beggen Football Club Avenir Beggen is a football club, based in Beggen, a quarter of Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.The club were founded in 1915 as FC Daring Beggen but changed their name to FC Avenir Beggen a year later... |
22 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 52 | ||
| 11 |
Title Play-off
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F91 Dudelange F91 Dudelange F91 Dudelange is a football club, based in Dudelange, in southern Luxembourg.Dudelange's team colors are red and yellow vertically-striped shirts, with red shorts and socks.-History:... |
28 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 74 | 15 | 70 | Champions; qualify for the UEFA Champions League 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... |
| 2 | FC Etzella Ettelbruck FC Etzella Ettelbruck Football Club Etzella Ettelbruck, abbreviated to either FC Etzella or Etzella Ettelbruck, is a football club, based in Ettelbruck, in north-eastern Luxembourg.-History:... |
28 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 68 | 29 | 64 | Qualify for the UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The 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... |
| 3 | Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch is a football club, based in Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg.- History :... |
28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 58 | 45 | 45 | |
| 4 | FC Victoria Rosport FC Victoria Rosport Football Club Victoria Rosport is a football club, based in Rosport, in eastern Luxembourg.In 2005, Rosport took on IFK Gothenburg in the first round of the Intertoto Cup. Because their own stadium was not up to UEFA standard they played this match at the Luxembourg national stadium, Stade Josy... |
28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 45 | 47 | ||
| 44 |
Relegation Group A
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CS Alliance 01 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 45 | 54 | |
| 41 | ||||||||
| 2 | CS Grevenmacher CS Grevenmacher Club Sportif Grevenmacher is a football club, based in Grevenmacher, in eastern Luxembourg.- History :The club was founded in 1909 as 'Stade Mosellan' . The current name, 'CS Grevenmacher' , was adopted in 1919.... |
28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 57 | 40 | 40 |
| 3 | FC Wiltz 71 FC Wiltz 71 FC Wiltz 71 is a football club, based in Wiltz, in north-western Luxembourg.It was formed in 1971 as an amalgam of Union Sportive Niederwiltz and Gold a Ro'd Wiltz... |
28 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 30 | 56 | |
| 26 | ||||||||
| 4 | Union Luxembourg Union Luxembourg Union Sportive Luxembourg, usually known as Union Luxembourg, was a football club, based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is now a part of Racing FC Union Luxembourg.-History:... |
28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 26 | 53 | |
| 25 | Relegated |
Relegation Group B
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Swift Hesperange FC Swift Hesperange Football Club Swift Hesperange is a football club, based in Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg.-History:*1916: Club founded as FC Swift Hesperange*1940: Club renamed as FV Rot-Weiß Hesperingen during the German occupation... |
28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 39 | 46 | |
| 39 | ||||||||
| 2 | CS Pétange CS Pétange Club Sportif Pétange is a football club, based in Pétange, in south-western Luxembourg.In the 2007-08 season, Pétange finished fourteenth and last in the National Division and were relegated to the Division of Honour... |
28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 50 | 45 | 35 |
| 3 | FC Avenir Beggen FC Avenir Beggen Football Club Avenir Beggen is a football club, based in Beggen, a quarter of Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.The club were founded in 1915 as FC Daring Beggen but changed their name to FC Avenir Beggen a year later... |
28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 37 | 60 | |
| 24 | ||||||||
| 4 | CA Spora Luxembourg CA Spora Luxembourg CA Spora Luxembourg was a football club, based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is now a part of Racing FC Union Luxembourg.-History:... |
28 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 29 | 68 | |
| 20 | Relegated |
Top goalscorers
| Pos | Player | Club | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Pupovac Sergio Pupovac Sergio Pupovac, also known as Serdo or Serdjio Pupovac is a French-born Luxembourgian footballer, who currently plays in Luxembourg for FC UNA Strassen.-Club career:... |
 |
CS Alliance 01 | 24 |
| 2 | Daniel Huss Daniel Huss Daniel Huss is a Luxembourgian footballer who currently plays as a striker for CS Grevenmacher in Luxembourg's domestic National Division.-Club career:... |
 |
CS Grevenmacher CS Grevenmacher Club Sportif Grevenmacher is a football club, based in Grevenmacher, in eastern Luxembourg.- History :The club was founded in 1909 as 'Stade Mosellan' . The current name, 'CS Grevenmacher' , was adopted in 1919.... |
21 |
| 3 | Stéphane Martine Stéphane Martine Stéphane Martine is a French footballer, playing as a striker.-Club career:He currently plays in Luxembourg for Racing FC Union Luxembourg, having previously played for F91 Dudelange.-International career:... |
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F91 Dudelange F91 Dudelange F91 Dudelange is a football club, based in Dudelange, in southern Luxembourg.Dudelange's team colors are red and yellow vertically-striped shirts, with red shorts and socks.-History:... |
20 |
| 4 | Laurent Dutheil | |
CS Pétange CS Pétange Club Sportif Pétange is a football club, based in Pétange, in south-western Luxembourg.In the 2007-08 season, Pétange finished fourteenth and last in the National Division and were relegated to the Division of Honour... |
19 |
| 5 | Patrick Grettnich Patrick Grettnich Patrick Grettnich is a retired Luxembourgian footballer who is now a manager.-Club career:Grettnich played for three different teams at Luxembourg's highest level and won some local fame when he scored a hattrick in the 2000/2001 Cup Final win against FC Wiltz 71.Having played for FC Etzella... |
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FC Etzella Ettelbruck FC Etzella Ettelbruck Football Club Etzella Ettelbruck, abbreviated to either FC Etzella or Etzella Ettelbruck, is a football club, based in Ettelbruck, in north-eastern Luxembourg.-History:... |
15 |
| =6 | Philippe Dürrer | |
FC Swift Hesperange FC Swift Hesperange Football Club Swift Hesperange is a football club, based in Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg.-History:*1916: Club founded as FC Swift Hesperange*1940: Club renamed as FV Rot-Weiß Hesperingen during the German occupation... |
13 |
| =6 | Ahmed El Aouad Ahmed El Aouad Ahmed El Aouad is a retired French-Moroccan footballer. An attacking midfielder, El Aouad played for most of his career in Luxembourg, for CS Hobscheid, CS Grevenmacher, F91 Dudelange, and CS Fola Esch.... |
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CS Grevenmacher CS Grevenmacher Club Sportif Grevenmacher is a football club, based in Grevenmacher, in eastern Luxembourg.- History :The club was founded in 1909 as 'Stade Mosellan' . The current name, 'CS Grevenmacher' , was adopted in 1919.... |
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| =6 | Luc Mischo Luc Mischo Luc Mischo is a retired Luxembourgian footballer.-Club career:A prolific striker, Mischo played for Spora Luxembourg, Aris Bonnevoie, FC Etzella Ettelbruck and Racing FC Luxembourg in Luxembourg's domestic National Division in which he scored a total of 114 goals.-International career:Mischo made... |
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FC Etzella Ettelbruck FC Etzella Ettelbruck Football Club Etzella Ettelbruck, abbreviated to either FC Etzella or Etzella Ettelbruck, is a football club, based in Ettelbruck, in north-eastern Luxembourg.-History:... |
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| =6 | Frank Wagner |  |
FC Victoria Rosport FC Victoria Rosport Football Club Victoria Rosport is a football club, based in Rosport, in eastern Luxembourg.In 2005, Rosport took on IFK Gothenburg in the first round of the Intertoto Cup. Because their own stadium was not up to UEFA standard they played this match at the Luxembourg national stadium, Stade Josy... |
13 |
| =6 | Stefan Wagner Stefan Wagner Stefan Wagner is a German footballer. He plays as a striker for CS Grevenmacher in Luxembourg's domestic National Division.-References:... |
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Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch is a football club, based in Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg.- History :... |
13 |
| =6 | Patrick Zöllner | |
FC Victoria Rosport FC Victoria Rosport Football Club Victoria Rosport is a football club, based in Rosport, in eastern Luxembourg.In 2005, Rosport took on IFK Gothenburg in the first round of the Intertoto Cup. Because their own stadium was not up to UEFA standard they played this match at the Luxembourg national stadium, Stade Josy... |
13 |
Team changes for 2005-06 season
The champions and runners-up of the Division of Honour, UN Käerjeng 97UN Käerjeng 97
UN Käerjéng 97 is a football club, based in Bascharage, in south-western Luxembourg.-History:A young club, it was only formed in 1997 as an amalgam of Union Sportive Bascharage and Jeunesse Hautcharage....
and US Rumelange
US Rumelange
Union Sportive Rumelange, usually abbreviated to US Rumelange, is a football club, based in Rumelange, in south-western Luxembourg.-History:...
, were promoted automatically.
After the 2004-05 season ended, the two relegated clubs, Spora Luxembourg
CA Spora Luxembourg
CA Spora Luxembourg was a football club, based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is now a part of Racing FC Union Luxembourg.-History:...
and Union Luxembourg
Union Luxembourg
Union Sportive Luxembourg, usually known as Union Luxembourg, was a football club, based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is now a part of Racing FC Union Luxembourg.-History:...
, went ahead with the pre-arranged amalgamation with CS Alliance 01, another National Division club based in Luxembourg City. The new club, Racing FC Union Luxembourg
Racing FC Union Luxembourg
Racing Football Club Union Luxembourg , usually abbreviated to Racing FC, is a football club, based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.-History:...
, took Alliance 01's place in the National Division, leaving no teams to be relegated to the Division of Honour.