About Amiens SC

Amiens SC is a French professional football club based in Amiens, founded in 1901 as Amiens Athlétic Club. The team plays its home matches at the Stade de la Licorne and is known by the nickname “Les Licornes.” Throughout its history, the club has undergone several name changes and structural developments while remaining an important representative of football in northern France.

In its early years, Amiens was a dominant force in regional football, particularly in the USFSA competitions, where it won numerous local titles and helped shape the sport in the Picardy region. The club later entered the professional era in 1933, although it did not maintain a continuous presence at the top level and spent much of its history in lower divisions, gradually building its status over time.

A major milestone came in 2017 when Amiens achieved promotion to Ligue 1 for the first time in its history after a dramatic final-day victory. The club managed to remain in the top division for several seasons before being relegated in 2020. Despite not winning major national trophies, Amiens SC is respected for its long history, resilience, and role in developing football in its region.