About Leixões SC

Leixões SC is a historic Portuguese sports club based in Matosinhos, near the city of Porto. Founded in 1907, the club is one of the oldest football institutions in Portugal and is known for its red and white colours. Although Leixões has spent much of its history outside the top tier, the club has maintained a strong local identity and loyal fan support throughout the years.

Leixões enjoyed some of its greatest success during the 1960s and early 2000s. The club won the Taça de Portugal in 1960–61, which remains the most important trophy in its history, and also competed in European competitions. In the 2000s, Leixões returned to the Primeira Liga after a long absence and achieved respectable performances against some of Portugal’s biggest clubs, earning recognition for its competitive spirit and organization.

The team plays its home matches at Estádio do Mar in Matosinhos, a stadium closely associated with the club’s traditional atmosphere. Beyond football, Leixões is also active in several other sports, reflecting its identity as a multi-sport organization. Despite periods in lower divisions, the club remains an important and respected part of Portuguese football history, especially in northern Portugal.