FC Augsburg

1) Club Overview

FC Augsburg, commonly known as FCA, is a German professional football club based in Augsburg, Bavaria. Founded in 1907, the club has a rich history spanning over a century. With over 18,800 members, it is the largest football club in Swabian Bavaria. Augsburg has experienced both highs and lows, including promotion to the Bundesliga in 2011 and consolidating its top-flight status. The team plays its home matches at the 30,660-capacity WWK ARENA.

2) Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: FC Augsburg
• Nickname: El Submarino Amarillo (The Yellow Submarine)
• Slogan: N/A
• Home Ground: WWK ARENA (Capacity: 30,660)

3) History

Founded as Fußball-Klub Alemania Augsburg in 1907, the club played as BC Augsburg from 1921 to 1969. Despite fluctuations between the second and third divisions, Augsburg surged in the 2010s, securing Bundesliga promotion and making their European debut in the UEFA Europa League.

4) Achievements

• Bundesliga Status: Consolidated top-flight presence since 2011.
• UEFA Europa League: Reached the Round of 32 in 2015–16.

5) Biggest Rivalry/Derby

Augsburg maintains fierce local rivalries with Ingolstadt and TSV 1860 Munich. Matches against these clubs attract large crowds.

6) Biggest Wins

• Notable home victory: Augsburg defeated Genk 4–0 in the UEFA Europa League.

7) Biggest Loss

• Heaviest defeat: Dunfermline Athletic beat Augsburg 6–2 in a historic match.

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