2003–04 Swiss Challenge League
The 2003–04 Swiss Challenge League was the 1st season of the Swiss Challenge League, and the 72nd season of second-tier football in Switzerland. FC Schaffhausen won the league and gained promotion to the Swiss Super League for the following season. SR Delémont finished last and were relegated to the Swiss 1. Liga.
Final Standings[]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | BP | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FC Schaffhausen (C, P) | 32 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 52 | 39 | +13 | 24 | 84 | Promotion to 2004–05 Swiss Super League |
2 | FC Vaduz | 32 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 56 | 34 | +22 | 22 | 79 | Qualification for Promotion play-off |
3 | FC Chiasso | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 49 | 31 | +18 | 24 | 78 | |
4 | FC Malcantone Agno[a] | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 48 | 38 | +10 | 18 | 73 | |
5 | FC Wohlen | 32 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 46 | 39 | +7 | 22 | 72 | |
6 | FC Sion[b] | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 47 | 33 | +14 | 20 | 70 | |
7 | Yverdon-Sport FC | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 50 | 37 | +13 | 24 | 70 | |
8 | SC Kriens | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 44 | 40 | +4 | 18 | 67 | |
9 | FC Concordia Basel | 32 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 54 | 48 | +6 | 14 | 65 | |
10 | FC Lucerne | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 46 | 43 | +3 | 18 | 64 | |
11 | AC Bellinzona | 32 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 47 | 58 | −11 | 14 | 56 | |
12 | FC Bulle | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 42 | 54 | −12 | 12 | 49 | |
13 | FC Meyrin | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 43 | 53 | −10 | 10 | 47 | |
14 | FC Baden | 32 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 38 | 57 | −19 | 10 | 41 | |
15 | FC Winterthur | 32 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 38 | 47 | −9 | 10 | 40 | |
16 | FC La Chaux-de-Fonds | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 47 | −22 | 8 | 36 | |
17 | SR Delémont (R) | 32 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 37 | 64 | −27 | 4 | 29 | Relegated to 2004–05 Swiss 1. Liga |
Source: RSSSF
Rules for classification: During the season, the winner of each confrontation return received 2 bonus points. This system will be abolished for the 2004-05 season
(C) Champion; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: During the season, the winner of each confrontation return received 2 bonus points. This system will be abolished for the 2004-05 season
(C) Champion; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ FC Malcantone Agno merged with AC Lugano, who will replace the club for the 2004-05 season.
- ^ FC Sion was admitted into the league on 29 October 2003. Because of the late fixtures, the club's season ended later
Promotion Play-off[]
29 May 2004 First Leg | Neuchatel Xamax | 2-0 | FC Vaduz | Stade de la Maladière |
Gérald Forschelet ![]() Alexandre Rey ![]() |
31 May 2004 Second Leg | FC Vaduz | 2-1 | Neuchatel Xamax | Rheinpark Stadion |
Franz Burgmeier ![]() Steve Gohouri ![]() |
Mobulu M'Futi ![]() |
FC Vaduz remains in the Challenge League
Promoted clubs[]
- To Super League - FC Schaffhausen
- FC Wil replaces SR Delémont to increase the league's size to 18 clubs
- From 1. Liga - SC YF Juventus and FC Baulmes
Relegated clubs[]
- To 1. Liga - SR Delémont
References[]
External links[]
- (in German and French) Swiss Challenge League
Categories:
- Swiss Challenge League seasons
- 2003–04 in European second tier association football leagues
- 2003–04 in Swiss football