2011–12 Luxembourg National Division
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The 2011–12 Luxembourg National Division
is the 98th season of top-tier football in Luxembourg
. It began on 5 August 2011 and is scheduled to end on 12 May 2012. F91 Dudelange
are the defending champions having won their ninth league championship last season.
and Jeunesse Canach
were relegated to the Division of Honour
after finishing 13th and 14th last season. Jeunesse Canach were relegated after one year in the top flight while Etzella leave after an eight-year stay in the league. They were replaced by 2010–11 Division of Honour champions Union 05 Kayl-Tétange
and runners-up Rumelange
. Kayl-Tétange are taking part in this competition for the first time in their history, while Rumelange return to the league after a one-year absence.
Wiltz 71
as 12th-placed team had to compete in a single play-off match against 3rd-placed Division of Honour side Hostert
. Hostert won the match after a penalty shootout, thus winning promotion to the league for the first time in their history. Meanwhile, Wiltz 71 were relegated after one year in the league.
for one spot in next season's competition.
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 the 98th season of top-tier football in 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...
. It began on 5 August 2011 and is scheduled to end on 12 May 2012. 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:...
are the defending champions having won their ninth league championship last season.
Teams
Etzella EttelbruckFC 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 Jeunesse Canach
FC Jeunesse Canach
FC Jeunesse Canach is a football club in Canach, Luxembourg. It was founded in 1930. They play in the National Division, after being promoted from the Division of Honour in 2009–10.-History:...
were 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:**...
after finishing 13th and 14th last season. Jeunesse Canach were relegated after one year in the top flight while Etzella leave after an eight-year stay in the league. They were replaced by 2010–11 Division of Honour champions Union 05 Kayl-Tétange
Union 05 Kayl-Tétange
Union 05 Football Club De Kayl Tétange is a football club, based in the commune of Kayl, in south-western Luxembourg.-Current squad:For the 2010–11 season.-External links:*...
and runners-up Rumelange
US Rumelange
Union Sportive Rumelange, usually abbreviated to US Rumelange, is a football club, based in Rumelange, in south-western Luxembourg.-History:...
. Kayl-Tétange are taking part in this competition for the first time in their history, while Rumelange return to the league after a one-year absence.
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...
as 12th-placed team had to compete in a single play-off match against 3rd-placed Division of Honour side Hostert
US Hostert
Football Club Union Sportive Hostert A.s.b.l. is a football club, based in Hostert, Niederanven, in central Luxembourg. In 2011, the club was promoted to the highest tier for the first time in its history.-Current squad:2010–11 season...
. Hostert won the match after a penalty shootout, thus winning promotion to the league for the first time in their history. Meanwhile, Wiltz 71 were relegated after one year in the league.
| Team | Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Stade du Thillenberg Stade du Thillenberg Stade du Thillenberg is a football stadium in Differdange, in south-western Luxembourg. It is currently the home stadium of FC Differdange 03. Until 2003, it was the home of Red Boys Differdange. The stadium has a capacity of 7,150 people.-References:*... |
7,830 | |
| Stade Jos Nosbaum Stade Jos Nosbaum Stade Jos Nosbaum is a football stadium in Dudelange, in southern Luxembourg. It is currently the home stadium of F91 Dudelange. Until 1991, it was the home of US Dudelange. The stadium has a capacity of 4,650.-References:*... |
2,600 | |
| Stade Émile Mayrisch Stade Emile Mayrisch Stade Émile Mayrisch is a football and athletics stadium, in Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg. The stadium has a capacity of 3,900. It is named after Luxembourgian industrialist and steel industry trail-blazer Émile Mayrisch. It is currently the home stadium of the football club CS... |
3,900 | |
| Op Flohr Stadion Op Flohr Stadion Op Flohr Stadion is a multi-use stadium in Grevenmacher, Luxembourg. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of CS Grevenmacher. The stadium holds 4,062 people.-References:*... |
4,000 | |
| Stade Jos Becker | 1,500 | |
| Stade de la Frontière Stade de la Frontière Stade de la Frontiere is a multi-purpose stadium in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Jeunesse Esch... |
5,400 | |
| Stade um Bëschel Stade um Bëschel Stade um Bëchel is a football stadium in Hautcharage, in south-western Luxembourg.It is currently the home stadium of UN Käerjeng 97. The stadium has a capacity of 1,000.-External links:*... |
1,000 | |
| Stade Municipal (Pétange) Stade Municipal, Pétange Stade Municipal is a football stadium in Pétange, in south-western Luxembourg. It is currently the home stadium of CS Pétange. The stadium has a capacity of 2,400.-References:*... |
3,300 | |
| Stade Jos Haupert Stade Jos Haupert Stade Jos Haupert is a football stadium in Niederkorn, in southwestern Luxembourg. It is currently the home stadium of FC Progrès Niedercorn. The stadium has a capacity of 4,830.-References:*... |
4,830 | |
| Stade Achille Hammerel Stade Achille Hammerel Stade Achille Hammerel is a football stadium in Gare, a quarter of Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is currently the home stadium of Racing FC Union Luxembourg. Until 2005, it was the home of Union Luxembourg. The stadium has a capacity of 5,814.... |
5,814 | |
| Luxembourg-Cents Luxembourg-Cents Luxembourg-Cents is a football stadium on Cents, a quarter of Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is currently the home stadium of FC RM Hamm Benfica. The stadium has a capacity of 2,800.-References:*... |
2,800 | |
| Stade Municipal (Rumelange) Stade Municipal, Rumelange Stade Municipal is a football stadium in Rumelange, in south-western Luxembourg. It is currently the home stadium of US Rumelange. The stadium has a capacity of 2,950.-References:*... |
2,950 | |
| Stade Alphonse Theis Stade Alphonse Theis Stade Alphonse Theis is a football stadium in Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg. It is currently the home stadium of FC Swift Hesperange. The stadium has a capacity of 3,058.-References:*... |
3,058 | |
| Stade Victor Marchal | 1,000 |
League table
Results
Relegation play-offs
The 12th-placed club in the National Division will compete in a relegation play-offs match against the third-placed team from the Division of HonourLuxembourg 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:**...
for one spot in next season's competition.
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Omar Er Rafik |
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... |
11 |
 Aurélien Joachim |
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:... |
11 | |
| 3 | Stefano Bensi Stefano Bensi Stefano Bensi is a Luxembourger international footballer who plays club football for F91 Dudelange, as a striker.-External links:*http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/stephano-bensi/profil/spieler_89191.html... |
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:... |
10 |
| 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.... |
10 | |
 Sanel Ibrahimovic |
FC RM Hamm Benfica FC RM Hamm Benfica FC Rapid Mansfeldia Hamm Benfica is a football club, based in Hamm, a quarter of Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.-History:The club was founded on 26 March 2004 after a fusion between FC Hamm 37 and FC RM 86 Luxembourg... |
10 | |
| 6 |  Tony Lopes |
Union 05 Union 05 Kayl-Tétange Union 05 Football Club De Kayl Tétange is a football club, based in the commune of Kayl, in south-western Luxembourg.-Current squad:For the 2010–11 season.-External links:*... |
9 |
 Johan Sampaio |
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... |
9 |