The 2012–13 Luxembourg Cup (French: Coupe de Luxembourg) was the annual knockout football competition organized by the Luxembourg Football Federation (FLF) for the 2012–13 season. As one of Luxembourg’s primary domestic cup tournaments, it involved clubs from various levels of the Luxembourg football league system competing in a single‑elimination format, culminating in a final match to determine the season’s cup champion.
General characteristics
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition type | Single‑elimination football cup |
| Organiser | Luxembourg Football Federation (FLF) |
| Season covered | 2012–13 (matches played from mid‑2012 to mid‑2013) |
| Participation | Open to clubs from the National Division, Division of Honour, and lower amateur divisions |
| Final venue | Traditionally held at the national stadium or a neutral venue selected by the FLF |
Format
- Preliminary rounds – Lower‑division clubs entered in the earliest rounds, with matches decided by a single game; draws were settled by extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot‑out.
- Intermediate rounds – Higher‑division clubs (including those from the National Division) joined in later rounds, following the same single‑match knockout rules.
- Quarter‑finals, semi‑finals, and final – Continued the single‑match elimination format, with the final traditionally scheduled in May.
Significance
- The winner of the Luxembourg Cup earned a place in the following season’s UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds (subject to licensing requirements).
- The cup provides lower‑tier clubs the opportunity to face top‑flight opposition, often resulting in notable upsets and heightened visibility for amateur teams.
Season outcome
Specific details regarding the number of participating teams, individual match results, and the eventual champion of the 2012–13 edition are not available within the current encyclopedia sources. Consequently, precise information about which club secured the trophy, the scoreline of the final, and related statistics cannot be provided here.
References
- Luxembourg Football Federation (FLF) – Official competition regulations and historical archives.
- General overviews of national cup competitions in European football.
Note: The above summary presents the established structure and purpose of the 2012–13 Luxembourg Cup based on verifiable information about the competition’s format and role within Luxembourg football. Detailed match data for this particular season is not accessible in the referenced encyclopedia material.
