About USD Novese

USD Novese is an Italian football club based in Novi Ligure, Piedmont, founded in 1919. The club was established by local sports enthusiasts and quickly became part of the early development of Italian football. It plays its home matches at the Stadio Costante Girardengo, a small stadium that has long been associated with the club’s history.

The most important moment in Novese’s history came in the 1921–22 season, when the club won the Italian Football Championship. This achievement is especially notable because it remains the club’s only national title and was earned during a period when Italian football was split into parallel competitions. Novese is often remembered as one of the surprise champions of early Italian football history.

After its early success, the club gradually declined as larger and more professional teams became dominant in Italy. Novese spent most of its later history in lower regional and amateur divisions, going through several reorganizations and periods of financial difficulty. Today, it is mainly recognized for its historic championship win and its unique place in the early history of Italian football.