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| Full name | Lyallpur Football Club | ||
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| Short name | LFC | ||
| Coach | Mohammad Habib | ||
| League | Pakistan Premier League | ||
| 2021 | Football Federation League, Champions | ||
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Lyallpur Football Club is a Pakistani professional football club based in Faisalabad, Punjab.
History
[edit]University Football Club
[edit]The club, previously known as University Football Club, won the Punjab Inter-Division Club Championship in Jaranwala after defeating Al Hilal Club from Arifwala by penalties, hence qualified for the 2010 PFF League along with the runner-ups.[1][2] After advancing to the second round of the 2010 PFF League club phase, the team finished third in the table behind Muslim FC and Wohaib.[3]
Promotion to top-tier and name change (2012–2014)
[edit]University Football Club got promoted from the 2012 PFF League along with the runner-ups after defeating Pak Afghan in the final by 3–0. The club subsequently changed their name to Lyallpur FC, reflecting the old name of the city of Faisalabad, before the start of the 2013–14 Pakistan Premier League.[4][5] The club was relegated at the end of the season, finishing 14th in the table.[4]
Return to PFF League (2014–2020)
[edit]In the 2014 Pakistan Football Federation League, the club finished as leader in the group A of the club phase ahead of Huma and Mardan Blue Star. However, they ended as last in the final club stage behind Baloch Nushki and Almo Mohammedan.[6]
Nomination in the top-tier (2021–present)
[edit]Lyallpur was included in the 2021–22 Pakistan Premier League, replacing other teams which skipped participation.[7] The league was suspended a few months into the season and then cancelled.
Players
[edit]Current squad
[edit]- As of 1 August 2023[8]
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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Personnel
[edit]Current technical staff
[edit]- As of 1 August 2023[8]
| Position | Name |
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| Head Coach |  Mohammad Habib
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| Assistant Coach | Nadeem Sarwar
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| Team Manager | Tahir Hussain
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| Assistant Team Manager | Sajid Ishaq
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| Goalkeeper Coach | Umer Daraz
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| Fitness Coach | Nasir Hussain
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| Physiotherapist | Abid Hussain
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Coaching history
[edit]
Muhammad Afzal (2010)- Mohammad Habib (2012–present)
Competitive record
[edit]The club's competitive records since the 2010–11 season are listed below.
| Season | Div | Tms | Pos | National Challenge Cup | AFC President's Cup | AFC Cup |
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| 2010–11 | PFF League | 16 | Final group stage | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2011–12 | PFF League | 17 | Final group stage | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2012–13 | PFF League | 20 | 1 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2013–14 | Pakistan Premier League | 16 | 14 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2014–15 | PFF League | 30 | Final group stage | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2020–21 | PFF League | 19 | Group stage | Group stage | DNP | DNP |
Honours
[edit]- PFF League
- Champions (1): 2012–13
References
[edit]- ^ "University Club becomes Punjab football champion". The Nation. 2010-10-05. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ "Faisalabad, Al-Hilal to qualify for play-offs". The Nation. 2010-11-13. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ "Pakistan 2010/11". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ a b "Pakistan 2013/14". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ "Lyallpur hold Army in goalless draw". DAWN.COM. 2013-09-20. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "B. Division League 2014 - Results, fixtures, tables and stats - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ "PPFL set to get underway from 14th in Multan". The News International. 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ a b "Lyallpur FC". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Lyallpur FC at Global Sports Archive
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