Vitória Futebol Clube (), commonly known as Vitória de Setúbal, is a Portuguese professional football club based in Setúbal that used to compete in the Primeira Liga, the top flight of Portuguese football, at the Estádio do Bonfim. At the moment, they are playing in the fourth tier Campeonato de Portugal after many financial problems. The club was born under the original name Sport Victoria from the ashes of the small Bonfim Foot-Ball Club.
When it comes to main achievements in Portugal, Vitória de Setúbal has won four trophies: three Taça de Portugal one Taça da Liga. In the past two seasons, the team has also won A.F. Setúbal 1ª Divisão and A.F. Setúbal 2ª Divisão. Internationally, Vitória has won a Small Club World Cup and an Iberian Cup. Historically, it is one of the most decorated clubs in the country.
History
Vitória de Setúbal played in the inaugural Campeonato da Liga in 1934–35.
In 1964–65, Vitória de Setúbal won their first Taça de Portugal, beating holders Benfica 3–1 in the final. After losing 1–0 to Braga in the next season's final, Vitória won the 1967 final by beating Académica de Coimbra 3–2 after extra-time.
Vitoria competed in the European Cup-Winners' Cup in 1965-66 (losing 4–2 on aggregate in the first round to AGF Aarhus), and 1967-68 (losing 7–3 on aggregate to Bayern Munich in the second round).
Vitória de Setúbal played in the Fairs Cup in 1969–70, knocking Liverpool out in the second round. In the next round, they were eliminated 2–1 on aggregate by Hertha BSC.
In the 1973–74 season, Vitória de Setúbal finished in third place, four points behind champions Sporting CP.
After another yo-yo period from the mid-1980s to the mid-2000s, Vitória returned to the Portuguese top flight for the 2004–05 season. The same season saw them win their third Cup, beating holders Benfica 2–1 in the final on 29 May. On 13 August, the two clubs played the Super Cup against each other at the Estádio do Algarve, with Benfica winning 1–0. On 14 May 2006, Vitória lost the cup final by one goal to FC Porto.
On 22 March 2008, Vitória won the Taça da Liga for the first time. In the final, they defeated Sporting on penalties following a goalless draw; on-loan goalkeeper Eduardo saved three times. Ten years later, the final went to penalties against the same opponent, who won this time. Vitória avoided relegation by one point in 2019–20, but due to its financial distress and the failure to gain a licence for the new season, they were administratively relegated to the third-tier Campeonato de Portugal, after failing to obtain the license to remain in the Liga NOS and LigaPro, Portimonense remained in the Primeira Liga, replacing Vitória.
Vitória were promoted after one season, but remained in the third division due to the creation of Liga 3; their registration was permitted due to their improved financial situation. In 2022–23, the team were relegated to the now fourth-tier Campeonato de Portugal on the final day despite beating F.C. Oliveira do Hospital on the final day, due to Sporting CP B's late winner over Real SC.
In June/July 2024, after failing to qualify for Liga 3 and the Campeonato de Portugal, Vitória de Setúbal did not obtain a licence for the 2024–25 season, being relegated to the second division of Setúbal Football Association's district leagues (6th level of football in Portugal) In the 2024–25 season, Vitória won promotion as champions. The newly promoted team joined the First Division of the AF Setúbal, the 5th tier in the pyramid of Portuguese football, for the 2025–26 season, and was once again crowned champion and was promoted. Vitória entered the Campeonato de Portugal, tier 4, in the 2026–27 season.
Stadium Vitória plays at the Estádio do Bonfim, which was inaugurated in 1962 and has a capacity of 15,497.
Honours Source:
Taça de Portugal Winners (3): 1964–65, 1966–67, 2004–05 Runners-up (8): 1926–27, 1942–43, 1953–54, 1961–62, 1965–66, 1967–68, 1972–73, 2005–06 Taça da Liga Winners (1): 2007–08 Runners-up (1): 2017–18 Supertaça de Portugal Runners-up (2): 2005, 2006 AF Setúbal I Divisão Winners (1): 2025–26 AF Setúbal II Divisão Winners (1): 2024–25 Small Club World Cup Winners (1): 1970 Recopa Ibérica Winners (1): 2005
European Record Note: Vitória FC score is always listed first. Season Round Opponent Home Away Agg.UEFA Cup Winners' Cup - 1962/1963 Saint-Étienne0–31–1 1–4UEFA Cup Winners' Cup - 1965/1966 AGF1–21–2 2–4Inter-Cities Fairs Cup - 1966/1967 Juventus FC0–21–3 1–5UEFA Cup Winners' Cup - 1967/1968 Fredrikstad2–15–1 7–2 Bayern Munich1–12–6 3–7Inter-Cities Fairs Cup - 1968/1969 Linfield F.C.3–03–1 6–1 Olympique Lyonnais5–02–1 7–1 Fiorentina3–01–2 4–2 Newcastle United3–11–5 4–6Inter-Cities Fairs Cup - 1969/1970 Rapid București3–14–1 7–2 Liverpool1–02–3 3–3 (Away goals victory) Hertha BSC1–10–1 1–2Inter-Cities Fairs Cup - 1970/1971 Lausanne-Sport2–12–0 4–1 Hajduk Split2–01–2 3–2 Anderlecht3–1 1–2 4–3 Leeds United1–11–2 2–3UEFA Cup - 1971/1972 Nîmes1–01–2 2–2 (Away goals victory) Spartak Moskva4–00–0 4–0 UTA Arad1–00–3 1–3UEFA Cup - 1972/1973 Zagłębie Sosnowiec6–10–1 6–2 Fiorentina1–01–2 2–2 (Away goals victory) Inter Milan2–00–1 2–1 Tottenham Hotspur2–10–1 2–2 (Away goals defeat)UEFA Cup - 1973/1974 K Beerschot2–02–0 4–0 RWD Molenbeek1–01–2 2–2 (Away goals victory) Leeds United3–10–1 3–2 VfB Stuttgart2–20–1 2–3UEFA Cup - 1974/1975 Real Zaragoza1–10–4 0–4Intertoto Cup - 1975 Baník Ostrava2–10–12nd Čelik Zenica2–11–1 Elfsborg1–01–1UEFA Cup - 1999/2000 AS Roma1–00–7 1–7UEFA Cup - 2005/2006 Sampdoria1–10–1 1–2UEFA Cup - 2006/2007 Heerenveen0–30–0 0–3UEFA Cup - 2008/2009 Heerenveen1–12–5 3–6
Players Current squad
Out on loan
Coaching staff and management Position Name Head coach José Pedro Assistant coach Paulo Martins Assistant coach Jaime Coelho Goalkeeper coach Alemão Physical coach Marco Tanganho Video analyst Eduardo Marques Training Coordinator Carlos Chaby Physiotherapist Nuno Pinto Sports Director Carlos André Director of Football Edinho General Manager of Football André Dias Team Manager Alexandre Silva
Former players
Former managers
References
External links
Vitoria de Setúbal results and fixtures at Soccerbase