About FC Sion

FC Sion is a Swiss football club based in the city of Sion in the canton of Valais, founded in 1909 by Robert Gilliard. In its early years, the club developed gradually through the lower tiers of Swiss football, playing its first competitive matches in the 1910s. After decades of progress through regional leagues, Sion eventually reached the higher levels of Swiss football, establishing itself as a professional club with a strong local identity and its home at Stade de Tourbillon.

The club’s rise to prominence came in the mid-20th century, when it moved steadily up the Swiss league system and reached the top division in the early 1960s. Shortly after, FC Sion achieved its first major success by winning the Swiss Cup in 1965. This victory marked the beginning of a long and remarkable relationship with the competition, where the club became known for its exceptional success in cup finals over many decades.

In the modern era, FC Sion has experienced both major achievements and significant instability. The club won its first Swiss league title in 1992 and a second in 1997, along with a domestic double. Despite financial difficulties and periods of relegation, Sion remained a competitive presence in Swiss football and is especially famous for its strong record in the Swiss Cup. In recent years, the club has moved between divisions but continues to represent the Valais region in Swiss professional football.