About CS Fola Esch

CS Fola Esch, officially known as Cercle Sportif Fola Esch, is a football club based in Esch-sur-Alzette in southwestern Luxembourg. Founded in 1906, it is recognized as the oldest football club in the country. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Émile Mayrisch and has long been an important part of Luxembourgish football history.

The club enjoyed its greatest success in the early decades of the 20th century, winning multiple national championships and domestic cups between 1918 and 1930. After a long period without major trophies, Fola Esch experienced a revival in the 2010s, winning league titles in 2012–13, 2014–15, and 2020–21. Overall, the club has secured eight national championships and several Luxembourg Cup victories, reestablishing itself as one of the country’s notable teams.

Fola Esch has also participated in European competitions, including the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League qualifiers, though it has not progressed far in these tournaments. In recent years, the club has faced mixed performances domestically, including relegation from the top division in the 2024–25 season. Despite fluctuations, it remains a historically significant club and a pioneer of football in Luxembourg.