And here we are. The Swiss Cup is back in Tourbillon. FC Sion host BSC Young-Boys in the quarter-finals on Thursday evening in a clash between the leaders of the Super League and Challenge League.
Background
FC Sion have a perfect record in the league, with fifteen points from five games. Didier Tholot's men are seven points clear of second-placed FC Thun. Last weekend, FC Schaffhausen rose to the challenge with a convincing 4-0 win at the Berformance Arena.
FC Sion, meanwhile, are in the best possible frame of mind having lost just once in all competitions this season. Against the reigning Swiss champions and last season's Cup winners, the dream is within their grasp.
To prepare for this match, the Sédunois will travel to Leukerbad on Wednesday for a short team 'tune-up'. The aim is to prepare in the best possible conditions for what will be one of the most important matches of the season.
The opponent
Leaders of the Super League standings, the Bernese lost to Servette in Sunday's top-flight clash. The result means that the league table is now tighter than ever. With eight games remaining in the regular season, the Wankdorf outfit are four points clear of Servette. The suspense remains intact.
On the European stage, YB put in a solid performance against Sporting CP in Portugal last Thursday. Third in their Champion's League group and qualified for the C3 Play-Offs, Raphaël Wicky's men lost 4-2 on aggregate, first in Berne and then in Lisbon.
The stakes
The stakes could not be simpler. Eight teams remain in the Swiss Cup. Only four will remain on Thursday evening. Zurich, Lugano, Servette, Delémont, Winterthur, YB, Basel and Sion are all vying for a place in the semi-finals.
Latest fixtures
21 May 2023 FC Sion - BSC Young-Boys 0-2 (Super League)
9 January 2024 BSC Young-Boys - FC Sion 4-3 (friendly)
Latest news
Season tickets are valid for this Swiss Cup match. If you don't have one, don't wait any longer and get your ticket here: ticket office. To avoid waiting in line at the Stade, buy your ticket online! As announced, Club Platine and Club 13 season ticket holders will be given a ticket when they enter the stadium.
Canteens will be available from 18:15 in the North Stand and in the FC Sion village! Don't hesitate to come and share a good time before and after the match. Chips, grilled meats, raclette, sandwiches, everything will be ready for you! Our partner Viva Pizza will be serving pizzas, while 83 Street Food will be serving kebabs at Les Murailles.
In the village square, Axe Prod will be providing musical entertainment throughout the evening. What's more, you'll be able to discover our new entertainment and immortalise your visit to Tourbillon thanks to Happy Sharing and its Videobooth360.
Doors open at 7.15pm for the North tier and 7.30pm for the other sectors.
The usual car parks are all open, but spaces are limited. We advise you to use the other car parks in the city and to leave a safety margin in your planning.