FC Thun win Swiss title for the first time in their history
FC Thun win Swiss title for the first time in their history Despite a 3-1 defeat away at Basel on Saturday, FC FC Thun have still made history by winning the Swiss Super League for the first time - with their title confirmed the following day while watching from home. Their title was sealed after St Gallen were beaten 3-0 at home by Sion, a result that left them 11 points behind Thun with just three matches remaining. The gap is now mathematically unassailable, sparking celebrations for the newly crowned champions.
It’s a slightly unusual way to win the title, especially as Thun have gone through a trickier spell in recent weeks, losing four of their last five league games. But their earlier consistency proved crucial in building a lead that their rivals simply couldn’t close. What makes the achievement even more impressive is the context.
Thun only returned to the top flight a year ago and began the season with one of the smallest budgets in the league. Few expected them to be in contention, let alone lifting the trophy. A strong start to the campaign set the tone, and they managed to maintain their position at the top despite increased pressure as the season went on.
Alongside their historic league title, FC Thun have also secured qualification for the Champions League for the first time since 2005, marking a remarkable turnaround for the club.