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Swiss Super League 2022-23

An in-depth analysis of Switzerland's premier football competition, exploring key statistics, team dynamics, and historical milestones.

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Season Overview

A Historic 126th Season

The 2022โ€“23 Swiss Super League, officially known as the Credit Suisse Super League due to sponsorship, marked the 126th season of top-tier competitive football in Switzerland. Notably, this season achieved a significant milestone by becoming the longest continuously running top-flight national league globally. The season spanned from 16 July 2022 to 29 May 2023, culminating in a series of decisive matches.

Team Dynamics and Promotions

The league comprised ten teams, with nine returning from the previous season. FC Lausanne-Sport, having finished last, was relegated, making way for Winterthur, the champions of the 2021โ€“22 Swiss Challenge League. FC Luzern successfully retained its position in the league by winning the Relegation/Promotion playoff. FC Zรผrich entered the season as the defending champions, setting the stage for a competitive campaign.

European Qualification Impact

Following a strong performance in European championships during the 2021โ€“22 season, Swiss teams accumulated 7.75 points, propelling the Swiss Football Association five spots up the UEFA association ranking to 14th. This improved standing granted Switzerland five berths in European championships for the 2023โ€“24 season. Consequently, the top two teams from the 2022โ€“23 season qualified for the third and second qualifying rounds of the 2023โ€“24 UEFA Champions League, respectively. The third and fourth-placed teams secured spots in the second qualifying round of the 2023โ€“24 UEFA Europa Conference League. Furthermore, the champion of the 2022-23 Swiss Cup earned a direct entry into the third qualification round for the 2023โ€“24 UEFA Europa League.

Transitional Season Structure

This particular season served as a transitional phase due to an impending format change and an increase in the number of teams for the 2023โ€“24 Swiss Super League. As a result, there was no direct relegation to the 2023โ€“24 Swiss Challenge League. Instead, the last-placed team participated in a relegation playoff against the third-placed team from the 2022โ€“23 Swiss Challenge League, adding an extra layer of tension and importance to the season's conclusion.

Season Schedule

Key Dates and Postponements

The playing schedule, including dates and times for the initial nine matchdays, was officially released on 17 June 2022. The season commenced on the weekend of 16 and 17 July 2022. However, certain fixtures required adjustments: the first-round match between Luzern and Grasshoppers was postponed until 10 August 2022 due to venue unavailability. Similarly, the match between Luzern and Basel, originally slated for 31 July 2022 (Matchday 3), was rescheduled to 9 November 2022. Additionally, the defending champions, Zรผrich, had their matchdays 4, 5, and 8 potentially swapped to accommodate their Champions League qualifier schedule.

  • 17 June 2022: Announcement of schedule for matchdays 1-9.
  • 16-17 July 2022: First matchday of the season.
  • 10 August 2022: Postponed Luzern โ€“ Grasshoppers match played.
  • 2 September 2022: Schedule for matchdays 10-18 announced.
  • 9 November 2022: Postponed Luzern โ€“ Basel match played.
  • 13 November 2022: League enters a two-month break after matchday 16 due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
  • January 2023: Matchdays 17 and 18 held, marking an earlier resumption than usual.
  • 22 November 2022: Fixtures for matchdays 19-27 scheduled.
  • 15 March 2023: Matchdays 28-36 scheduled.
  • 29 May 2023: The last matchday of the regular season.
  • 3 & 6 June 2023: Two-legged Relegation Play-off matches.

Participating Teams

Stadia and Locations

The 2022โ€“23 Swiss Super League featured ten prominent clubs from across Switzerland, each with their unique home grounds. These stadia, varying in capacity, served as the battlegrounds for the season's intense football action, drawing thousands of fans to witness the competition unfold.

Club Location Stadium Capacity
Basel Basel St. Jakob-Park 37,994
Grasshopper Zรผrich Letzigrund 26,103
Lugano Lugano Stadio Cornaredo 6,390
Luzern Lucerne Swissporarena 16,490
Servette Geneva Stade de Genรจve 28,833
Sion Sion, Switzerland Stade Tourbillon 14,283
St. Gallen St. Gallen Kybunpark 19,455
Winterthur Winterthur Stadion Schรผtzenwiese 8,400
Young Boys Bern Stadion Wankdorf 31,120
Zรผrich Zรผrich Letzigrund 26,103

Club Personnel

Leadership and Sponsorship

Beyond the players on the pitch, the success and identity of each club are significantly shaped by their leadership, management, and commercial partnerships. The 2022โ€“23 season saw a diverse array of presidents, managers, and captains guiding their respective teams, supported by various kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors.

Team President Manager Captain Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
Basel Reto Baumgartner Heiko Vogel (interim) Fabian Frei Macron Novartis
Grasshopper Andrรกs Gurovits Giorgio Contini Amir Abrashi Adidas Tianjin Seagull
Lugano Philippe Regazzoni Mattia Croci-Torti Jonathan Sabbatini Erreร  AIL
Luzern Stefan Wolf Mario Frick Ardon Jashari Craft Ottoโ€™s
Servette Didier Fischer Alain Geiger Jรฉrรฉmy Frick Adidas La Praille / M3 Groupe
Sion Christian Constantin Paolo Tramezzani Anto Grgiฤ‡ Macron OIKEN
St. Gallen Matthias Hรผppi Peter Zeidler Lukas Gรถrtler Jako St.Galler Kantonalbank
Winterthur Mike Keller Bruno Berner Granit Lekaj gpard Keller Druckmesstechnik
Young Boys Hanspeter Kienberger Raphaรซl Wicky Fabian Lustenberger Nike Plus500
Zรผrich Ancillo Canepa Bo Henriksen Yanick Brecher Nike Nokera AG

Managerial Shifts

Coaching Carousel

The demanding nature of professional football often leads to significant changes in team leadership. The 2022โ€“23 Swiss Super League season was no exception, witnessing several managerial changes as clubs sought to optimize performance and achieve their objectives. These shifts, occurring both pre-season and during the campaign, highlight the high-stakes environment of top-flight football.

Team Outgoing manager Manner of departure Date of departure Position in table Incoming manager Date of appointment
Basel Guille Abascal End of interim period 23 May 2022 Pre-season Alexander Frei 23 May 2022
Winterthur Alexander Frei Departure 23 May 2022 Bruno Berner 30 May 2022
Zรผrich Andrรฉ Breitenreiter Departure 24 May 2022 Franco Foda 8 June 2022
Young Boys Matteo Vanetta End of interim period 2 June 2022 Raphaรซl Wicky 2 June 2022
Zรผrich Franco Foda Termination 21 September 2022 9th Genesio Colatrella (interim) 23 September 2022
Zรผrich Genesio Colatrella (interim) End of interim period 10 October 2022 10th Bo Henriksen 10 October 2022
Sion Paolo Tramezzani Termination 20 November 2022 Fabio Celestini 21 November 2022
Basel Alexander Frei Termination 7 February 2023 7th Heiko Vogel (interim) 7 February 2023
Sion Fabio Celestini Termination 3 March 2023 9th David Bettoni 7 March 2023
Sion David Bettoni Contract dissolution 15 May 2023 10th Paolo Tramezzani 16 May 2023

Final League Table

Champions and European Qualifiers

The 2022โ€“23 Swiss Super League season concluded with Young Boys clinching their 16th title, demonstrating a dominant performance throughout the campaign. Servette secured the second spot, ensuring both teams qualified for the prestigious UEFA Champions League. Lugano, finishing third, earned a place in the UEFA Europa League play-off round, while Luzern and Basel qualified for the UEFA Europa Conference League. The intense competition saw teams battling for every point, with significant implications for their European aspirations.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Young Boys (C) 36 21 11 4 82 30 +52 74 Qualification for the Champions League play-off round
2 Servette 36 14 16 6 53 48 +5 58 Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round
3 Lugano 36 15 12 9 59 47 +12 57 Qualification for the Europa League play-off round
4 Luzern 36 13 11 12 56 52 +4 50 Qualification for the Europa Conference League second qualifying round
5 Basel 36 11 14 11 51 50 +1 47 Qualification for the Europa Conference League second qualifying round
6 St. Gallen 36 11 12 13 66 52 +14 45
7 Grasshopper 36 12 8 16 56 64 โˆ’8 44
8 Zรผrich 36 10 14 12 41 55 โˆ’14 44
9 Winterthur 36 8 8 20 32 66 โˆ’34 32
10 Sion (R) 36 7 10 19 41 73 โˆ’32 31 Qualification for the relegation play-off

Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Away goals scored; 6) Draw.

(C) Champions; (R) Relegated

Match Results

Round-by-Round Outcomes

The 2022โ€“23 Swiss Super League season was characterized by 180 matches, yielding a total of 539 goals, averaging 2.99 goals per match. These results reflect the competitive nature of the league, with teams vying for supremacy across four rounds of fixtures. The tables below provide a comprehensive breakdown of the outcomes from each match, highlighting home wins, away wins, and draws.

First and Second Rounds

Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Home \ Away BAS GCZ LUG LUZ SER SIO STG WIN YB ZรœR
Basel โ€” 5โ€“1 0โ€“2 2โ€“3 1โ€“1 0โ€“0 3โ€“2 3โ€“1 0โ€“0 0โ€“0
Grasshopper 1โ€“0 โ€” 2โ€“1 1โ€“3 2โ€“3 4โ€“4 3โ€“2 3โ€“0 1โ€“2 1โ€“1
Lugano 1โ€“0 1โ€“1 โ€” 1โ€“2 1โ€“0 2โ€“3 2โ€“3 3โ€“1 1โ€“4 2โ€“0
Luzern 0โ€“2 1โ€“1 3โ€“1 โ€” 0โ€“2 2โ€“0 3โ€“3 1โ€“1 1โ€“2 2โ€“2
Servette 0โ€“0 3โ€“1 2โ€“2 1โ€“1 โ€” 2โ€“2 1โ€“0 1โ€“0 0โ€“0 3โ€“2
Sion 2โ€“1 2โ€“2 2โ€“3 2โ€“0 0โ€“0 โ€” 2โ€“7 1โ€“3 0โ€“3 0โ€“1
St. Gallen 1โ€“1 2โ€“1 1โ€“1 4โ€“1 1โ€“1 1โ€“2 โ€” 2โ€“0 2โ€“1 2โ€“0
Winterthur 1โ€“1 1โ€“0 1โ€“4 0โ€“6 1โ€“2 1โ€“0 1โ€“0 โ€” 1โ€“5 1โ€“1
Young Boys 3โ€“1 1โ€“1 3โ€“0 3โ€“0 3โ€“0 1โ€“1 2โ€“1 5โ€“1 โ€” 4โ€“0
Zรผrich 2โ€“4 1โ€“4 1โ€“2 0โ€“0 4โ€“1 0โ€“3 1โ€“0 0โ€“0 0โ€“0 โ€”

Third and Fourth Rounds

Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Home \ Away BAS GCZ LUG LUZ SER SIO STG WIN YB ZรœR
Basel โ€” 3โ€“1 1โ€“1 0โ€“2 2โ€“2 3โ€“1 1โ€“1 2โ€“0 1โ€“1 0โ€“2
Grasshopper 1โ€“0 โ€” 2โ€“1 2โ€“0 2โ€“3 1โ€“3 2โ€“2 2โ€“1 4โ€“1 1โ€“2
Lugano 2โ€“2 5โ€“1 โ€” 1โ€“1 1โ€“1 2โ€“0 1โ€“1 2โ€“1 2โ€“0 2โ€“0
Luzern 0โ€“1 1โ€“0 2โ€“2 โ€” 0โ€“1 1โ€“2 1โ€“1 3โ€“1 1โ€“1 4โ€“1
Servette 3โ€“3 2โ€“1 0โ€“0 0โ€“3 โ€” 5โ€“0 1โ€“1 1โ€“1 2โ€“1 4โ€“0
Sion 1โ€“2 1โ€“2 1โ€“1 1โ€“2 2โ€“2 โ€” 0โ€“4 0โ€“1 0โ€“2 0โ€“1
St. Gallen 6โ€“1 1โ€“1 1โ€“2 2โ€“2 3โ€“0 4โ€“0 โ€” 2โ€“3 0โ€“2 2โ€“2
Winterthur 1โ€“4 1โ€“2 1โ€“0 1โ€“2 0โ€“1 1โ€“1 1โ€“0 โ€” 1โ€“1 0โ€“2
Young Boys 3โ€“0 2โ€“0 1โ€“1 5โ€“1 6โ€“1 4โ€“0 5โ€“1 2โ€“1 โ€” 1โ€“1
Zรผrich 1โ€“1 2โ€“1 2โ€“3 2โ€“1 1โ€“1 2โ€“2 1โ€“0 1โ€“1 2โ€“2 โ€”

Note: Original result for Servette vs. Luzern was 0โ€“1. On 21 March 2023, the Swiss Football League handed Servette a 0โ€“3 forfeit loss in this game, as they used an ineligible player.

Relegation Play-off

Battle for Survival

As part of the transitional season format, the last-placed team of the Super League faced off against the third-placed team of the Challenge League in a high-stakes, two-legged relegation play-off. This mechanism was designed to determine which team would secure a spot in the top flight for the upcoming season, adding a dramatic conclusion to the league campaign.

Relegation Play-off Rules:

  • The play-off consisted of two legs.
  • The Super League representative hosted the first leg.
  • The winner was determined by the aggregate score across both games; there was no away goals rule.
  • In case of an aggregate tie, 30 minutes of extra time (two times 15 minutes) were played.
  • If still tied after extra time, a penalty shoot-out decided the winner.

First Leg:

3 June 2023, 18:00 CEST (UTC+2)

Sion 0โ€“2 Lausanne-Ouchy

  • Goals: Mulaj (26'), Bamba (57') for Lausanne-Ouchy
  • Venue: Stade Tourbillon, Sion
  • Attendance: 9,050
  • Referee: Luca Cibelli

Second Leg:

6 June 2023, 20:30 CEST (UTC+2)

Lausanne-Ouchy 4โ€“2 Sion

  • Goals for Lausanne-Ouchy: Mulaj (6', 89'), Ajdini (34'), Okou (81')
  • Goals for Sion: Zuffi (23'), Grgic (39' pen.)
  • Venue: Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
  • Attendance: 10,754
  • Referee: Urs Schnyder

Lausanne-Ouchy won 6โ€“2 on aggregate, resulting in Sion's relegation to the Swiss Challenge League.

Player Statistics

Top Goalscorers

Individual brilliance often defines a football season, and the 2022โ€“23 Swiss Super League saw several players rise to the occasion with exceptional goal-scoring prowess. These athletes were instrumental in their teams' offensive strategies, consistently finding the back of the net and contributing significantly to their clubs' league positions.

Rank Player Club Goals
1 Jean-Pierre Nsame Young Boys 21
2 Cedric Itten Young Boys 19
3 ลฝan Celar Lugano 16
4 Emmanuel Latte Lath St. Gallen 14
5 Zeki Amdouni Basel 12
Tosin Aiyegun Zรผrich
Chris Bedia Servette
8 Andi Zeqiri Basel 11
Jรฉrรฉmy Guillemenot St. Gallen
Max Meyer Luzern

Top Assists

Beyond scoring, the ability to create opportunities for teammates is a crucial aspect of offensive play. The top assist providers of the season demonstrated exceptional vision and passing accuracy, directly contributing to their teams' goal tallies and showcasing their playmaking abilities.

As of 30 April 2023

Rank Player Club Assists
1 Ulisses Garcia Young Boys 9
Renato Steffen Lugano
3 Cedric Itten Young Boys 8
Hayao Kawabe Grasshopper
5 Lukas Gรถrtler St. Gallen 7
6 Pius Dorn Luzern 6
Christian Fassnacht Young Boys
Jรฉrรฉmy Guillemenot St. Gallen
Dereck Kutesa Servette
Pascal Schรผrpf Luzern

Hat-tricks

Scoring three goals in a single match, a "hat-trick," is a rare and celebrated achievement in football, indicative of a player's exceptional performance and clinical finishing. The 2022โ€“23 season featured several memorable instances of individual brilliance where players managed to net three times against their opponents.

Player Club Against Result Date
Emmanuel Latte Lath FC St. Gallen FC Sion 7โ€“2 (A) 12 November 2022
Tosin Aiyegun FC Zรผrich Servette 4โ€“1 (H) 13 November 2022
Jean-Pierre Nsame Young Boys FC Winterthur 5โ€“1 (H) 29 January 2023
Cedric Itten Young Boys FC Basel 3โ€“0 (H) 19 March 2023

Player Awards

Player of the Round

Recognizing outstanding individual performances, the "Player of the Round" award celebrated the best player from the Super League and Challenge League for each matchday. Voted for by viewers from a curated selection of nominees, this award highlighted the most impactful and impressive displays throughout the season.

Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4
# Nat Player Team L Ref # Nat Player Team L Ref # Nat Player Team L Ref # Nat Player Team L Ref
1 Serbia Samir Ramizi Winterthur (SL) 10 Switzerland Cedric Itten Young Boys (SL) 19 Portugal Andrรฉ Moreira Grasshopper (SL) 28 Germany Pius Dorn Luzern (SL)
2 Japan Hayao Kawabe Grasshopper (SL) 11 Italy Mario Balotelli Sion (SL) 20 France Andy Diouf Basel (SL) 29 Switzerland Nicky Beloko Luzern (SL)
3 Azerbaijan Renat Dadashov Grasshopper (SL) 12 Tunisia Mohamed Drรคger Luzern (SL) 21 Switzerland Zeki Amdouni Basel (SL) 30 not awarded
4 Switzerland Nicky Beloko Luzern (SL) 13 Germany Max Meyer Luzern (SL) 22 Czech Republic Martin Frรฝdek Luzern (SL) 31 Switzerland Fabian Rieder Young Boys (SL)
5 Germany Lukas Gรถrtler St. Gallen (SL) 14 Switzerland Dejan Sorgiฤ‡ Luzern (SL) 23 Ghana Lawrence Ati-Zigi St. Gallen (SL) 32 Switzerland Anthony Racioppi Young Boys (SL)
6 Germany Lukas Watkowiak St. Gallen (SL) 15 Ghana Lawrence Ati-Zigi St. Gallen (SL) 24 Switzerland Nicky Beloko Luzern (SL) 33 Portugal Andrรฉ Moreira Grasshopper (SL)
7 Mali Daouda Guindo St. Gallen (SL) 16 Ivory Coast Emmanuel Latte Lath St. Gallen (SL) 25 Switzerland Noe Holenstein Winterthur (SL) 34 Cameroon Jean-Pierre Nsame Young Boys (SL)
8 Switzerland Ardon Jashari Luzern (SL) 17 Switzerland Pascal Schรผrpf Luzern (SL) 26 Germany Meritan Shabani Grasshopper (SL) 35 France Sofyan Chader Luzern (SL)
9 Germany Marius Mรผller Luzern (SL) 18 Germany Max Meyer Luzern (SL) 27 France Sofyan Chader Luzern (SL) 36 Nigeria Franklin Sasere Vaduz (ChL)

Player of the Month

The "Player of the Month" award recognized consistent excellence over a longer period, with viewers voting for their favorite from a shortlist of five nominees. This award highlighted players who maintained high levels of performance and significantly impacted their teams' results throughout a given month.

July August September
Nat Player Team L Nat Player Team L Nat Player Team L
Switzerland Jรฉrรฉmy Frick Servette (SL) Azerbaijan Renat Dadashov Grasshopper (SL) Switzerland Ardon Jashari Luzern (SL)
France Wilfried Kanga Young Boys (SL) Germany Lukas Gรถrtler St. Gallen (SL) France Timothรฉ Cognat Servette (SL)
Switzerland Basil Stillhart St. Gallen (SL) Switzerland Cedric Itten Young Boys (SL) Switzerland Valon Fazliu Aarau (ChL)
Guadeloupe Nathanaรซl Saintini Sion (SL) Ivory Coast Koro Kone Yverdon (ChL) Netherlands Wouter Burger Basel (SL)
Ivory Coast Koro Kone Yverdon (ChL) Kosovo Shkelqim Vladi Yverdon (ChL) Switzerland Yanick Brecher Zรผrich (SL)

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