FC Bourgoin-Jallieu
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| Full name | Football Club Bourgoin-Jallieu |
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| Short name | FCBJ |
| Founded | 1936 |
| Stadium | Stade Pierre Rajon |
| Capacity | 9,441 |
| Presidents | Djemal Kolver Osman Suyun[1] |
| Manager | Eric Guichard |
| League | National 3 Group I |
| 2023–24 | National 2 Group A, 13th of 14 (relegated) |
| Website | fcbourgoinjallieu |
Football Club Bourgoin-Jallieu is a football club based in Bourgoin-Jallieu, France. It competes in the Championnat National 3, the fifth tier of the French football league system. The club's colours are sky blue and burgundy.[2]
History
The club was founded as Club Sportif Bergusien in 1936. In 1946, the club was renamed to Club Sportif Ouvrier. In 1957, FCBJ became affiliated to the French Football Federation.[3]
In 1996, Bourgoin-Jallieu signed a partnership deal with Division 1 club Monaco. The same year, the club faced off against Martigues in the Coupe de France, who were then playing in the Division 2.[3] In 1998, the club was promoted to the Division d'Honneur. In 2000, the club agreed to a partnership with first-tier Lens.[3]
In 2004, after having achieved promotion the Championnat de France Amateur 2 (CFA 2) following a playoff match against Ajaccio B, the authorities decided to relegate Bourgoin-Jallieu back to the regional divisions.[3] In 2010, the club signed a partnership with first-tier Lyon.[3] In the 2012–13 season, FCBJ won the Coupe Rhône-Alpes and promotion to the CFA 2.[3]
The club was promoted to Championnat National 2 for the first time at the end of the 2022–23 Championnat National 3 season.[4]
On 15 January 2025, Bourgoin-Jallieu eliminated Ligue 1 club Lyon in the Coupe de France round of 32 thanks to a 4–2 victory on penalties after a 2–2 draw in regular time.[5]
Players
Current squad
- As of 14 January 2022[6]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable former players
References
- ^ "Organigramme" [Organizational chart] (in French). FC Bourgoin-Jallieu. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Football - Bourgoin-Jallieu". LesSports.info (in French). Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Histoire" [History] (in French). FC Bourgoin-Jallieu. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "C'est un « petit saut dans l'inconnu » pour Bourgoin-Jallieu promu en N2" (in French). Foot Amateur. 17 June 2023.
- ^ "Bourgoin-Jallieu 2-2 OL, Coupe de France : résumé du match (15/01/2025)". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ^ "Effectif N3 2021/2022" [2021/2022 N3 Squad] (in French). FC Bourgoin-Jallieu. Retrieved 12 November 2021.