Luxembourg National Division 2003-04
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The 2003-04 season of Luxembourg
's National Division
ran from 9 August 2003 to 16 May 2004. The league title was won by Jeunesse Esch
.
The 2003-04 season saw the National Division's roster of twelve clubs include:
by playing each other twice (once home and once away) by 4 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 Jeunesse Esch, F91 Dudelange
, FC Etzella Ettelbruck
, and CS Grevenmacher
.
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, Jeunesse Esch, the top team in the title group, was declared the league champion. The fourth-placed team in each of the relegation groups (FC Mondercange
and US Rumelange
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, Jeunesse Esch qualified for the Champions League. F91 Dudelange qualified for the UEFA Cup as runners-up. In addition, as F91 Dudelange won the Luxembourg Cup and the other finalist (CS Pétange
) was not a National Division team, the UEFA Cup spot assigned to the cup winners went to FC Etzella Ettelbruck, who finished third in the league.
, were promoted automatically. FC Mondercange
and US Rumelange
were relegated.
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 9 August 2003 to 16 May 2004. The league title was won by Jeunesse Esch
Jeunesse Esch
Jeunesse Esch is a football club, based in Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg.- History :...
.
Teams
- 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:...
(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:**...
) - 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) - FC MondercangeFC MondercangeFootball Club Mondercange is a football club, based in Mondercange, in south-western Luxembourg.In the 2005-06 season, Mondercange finished third in the Division of Honour. This qualified Mondercange for a play-off with FC Avenir Beggen, which they won, granting them promotion into the National...
- US RumelangeUS RumelangeUnion Sportive Rumelange, usually abbreviated to US Rumelange, is a football club, based in Rumelange, in south-western Luxembourg.-History:...
- 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:...
(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 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 4 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 Jeunesse Esch, 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:...
, 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:...
, and 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....
.
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, Jeunesse Esch, the top team in the title group, was declared the league champion. The fourth-placed team in each of the relegation groups (FC Mondercange
FC Mondercange
Football Club Mondercange is a football club, based in Mondercange, in south-western Luxembourg.In the 2005-06 season, Mondercange finished third in the Division of Honour. This qualified Mondercange for a play-off with FC Avenir Beggen, which they won, granting them promotion into the National...
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:...
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, Jeunesse Esch qualified for the Champions League. F91 Dudelange qualified for the UEFA Cup as runners-up. In addition, as F91 Dudelange won the Luxembourg Cup and the other finalist (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...
) was not a National Division team, the UEFA Cup spot assigned to the cup winners went to FC Etzella Ettelbruck, who finished third in the league.
First stage
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch is a football club, based in Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg.- History :... |
22 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 56 | 13 | 58 | Qualify for title play-off |
| 2 | 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 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 52 | 19 | 46 | Qualify for title play-off |
| 3 | 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 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 56 | 29 | 44 | Qualify for title play-off |
| 4 | 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 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 47 | 33 | 36 | Qualify for title play-off |
| 5 | 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 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 49 | 48 | 36 | |
| 6 | 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 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 31 | 21 | 32 | |
| 7 | 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 | 1 | 13 | 28 | 41 | ||
| 25 | |||||||||
| 8 | 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 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 33 | 38 | ||
| 24 | |||||||||
| 9 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 55 | ||
| 18 | |||||||||
| 10 | US Rumelange US Rumelange Union Sportive Rumelange, usually abbreviated to US Rumelange, is a football club, based in Rumelange, in south-western Luxembourg.-History:... |
22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 55 | ||
| 18 | |||||||||
| 11 | FC Mondercange FC Mondercange Football Club Mondercange is a football club, based in Mondercange, in south-western Luxembourg.In the 2005-06 season, Mondercange finished third in the Division of Honour. This qualified Mondercange for a play-off with FC Avenir Beggen, which they won, granting them promotion into the National... |
22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 52 | ||
| 18 | |||||||||
| 12 | 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 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 20 | 48 | ||
| 18 |
Title Play-off
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch is a football club, based in Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg.- History :... |
28 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 23 | 68 | 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 | 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 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 62 | 26 | 59 | 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 | 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 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 63 | 41 | 48 | |
| 4 | 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 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 56 | 44 | 43 |
Relegation Group A
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 56 | 57 |
| 44 | |||||||
| 2 | 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 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 34 | 47 |
| 32 | |||||||
| 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 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 | 54 |
| 28 | |||||||
| 4 | FC Mondercange FC Mondercange Football Club Mondercange is a football club, based in Mondercange, in south-western Luxembourg.In the 2005-06 season, Mondercange finished third in the Division of Honour. This qualified Mondercange for a play-off with FC Avenir Beggen, which they won, granting them promotion into the National... |
28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 32 | 58 |
| 27 | Relegated |
Relegation Group B
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 44 | 31 | 39 |
| 2 | 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 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 38 | 50 | |
| 31 | ||||||||
| 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 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 31 | 54 | |
| 28 | ||||||||
| 4 | US Rumelange US Rumelange Union Sportive Rumelange, usually abbreviated to US Rumelange, is a football club, based in Rumelange, in south-western Luxembourg.-History:... |
28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 37 | 66 | |
| 26 | Relegated |
Top goalscorers
| Pos | Player | Club | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Gomes José Gomes José Manuel Gomes da Silva , aka Zé Gomes, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Rio Ave F.C. as a right defender.-External links:** **... |
 |
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:... |
24 |
| 2 | 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... |
 |
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:... |
21 |
| 3 | 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:... |
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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.... |
17 |
| 4 | Frédéric Cicchirillo |  |
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:... |
16 |
| 5 | Philippe Dillmann | |
US Rumelange US Rumelange Union Sportive Rumelange, usually abbreviated to US Rumelange, is a football club, based in Rumelange, in south-western Luxembourg.-History:... |
15 |
| 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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| =7 | Tomasz Gruszczyński |  |
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.... |
13 |
| =7 | Aldino Medina |  |
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... |
13 |
| =7 | Sascha Schneider | |
Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch is a football club, based in Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg.- History :... |
13 |
| =7 | Ahmed Zerrouki |  |
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.... |
13 |
Team changes for 2004-05 season
The champions and runners-up of the Division of Honour, CS Alliance 01 and CS PétangeCS 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...
, were promoted automatically. FC Mondercange
FC Mondercange
Football Club Mondercange is a football club, based in Mondercange, in south-western Luxembourg.In the 2005-06 season, Mondercange finished third in the Division of Honour. This qualified Mondercange for a play-off with FC Avenir Beggen, which they won, granting them promotion into the National...
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 relegated.