2007 UEFA Cup Semi-Final vs Lyon
The oldest football club in Seville, founded by Scots on Burns Night 1890.
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Sevilla Fútbol Club is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Andalusia, that competes in La Liga. The club was formed on 25 January 1890, making it Spain's second oldest sporting club solely devoted to football, after Recreativo de Huelva. The Scottish-born Edward Farquharson Johnston was one of Sevilla's founders, also becoming their first president.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- UEFA Cup
- Season
- 2006–07
- Opponent
- Olympique Lyonnais
- Venue second leg
- Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium
- Outcome
- Sevilla Advanced to Final
- Key figure
- Andrés Palop
Lore & Background
The club's first president was the Scot Mr. Edward Farquharson Johnston, who was the British vice-consul in Seville and co-proprietor of the firm MacAndrews & Co., ship-owners with commercial lines between Spain and the UK. Hugh MacColl, a Scottish marine engineer, was their first captain. Isaias White junior was the club's first secretary.
Reader's Guide
Sevilla's home ground is the 43,883-seat Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, located in the neighborhood of Nervión, Seville. The club has a long-standing rivalry with cross-city rival Real Betis, and matches between the pair are the Seville derby.
Did You Know?
- Sevilla FC was founded on Burns Night, 25 January 1890, as Sevilla Foot-ball Club.
- The club's founding document was published in the Dundee Courier on 17 March 1890.
- Sevilla won the first official match ever played in Spain, defeating Huelva Recreation Club 2–0 on 8 March 1890.
- The first goal in an official match in Spanish football history was scored by Sevilla player Ritson.
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