S.P.A.L. 1907 facts for kids
Full name | Società Polisportiva Ars et Labor S.p.A. | |||
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Nickname(s) | Gli Spallini I Biancazzurri (The White and Blues) Gli Estensi (The House of Este) |
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Founded | 1907 2005 (refounded) 2012 (refounded) |
(as "Società Polisportiva Ars et Labor")|||
Ground | Stadio Paolo Mazza, Ferrara, Italy |
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Capacity | 16,134 | |||
Owner | Vetroresina S.p.A. | |||
Chairman | Walter Mattioli | |||
Head coach | Pasquale Marino | |||
League | Serie B | |||
2019/20 | 20th of 20 (relegated) | |||
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Società Polisportiva Ars et Labor, usually known as S.P.A.L., is a professional football club from Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The club was started in 1907. They play their home games at Stadio Paolo Mazza, a stadium they have used since 1928. SPAL currently competes in Serie B, which is the second-highest football league in Italy.
Meet the SPAL Players
Current Team Squad
Here are the players who are currently part of the SPAL team. They work together to win matches and represent their club.
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Players on Loan to Other Teams
Sometimes, players from SPAL play for other teams for a while. This is called being "on loan." It helps them get more playing time and experience.
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SPAL's Achievements and Trophies
This section lists the important awards and championships that SPAL has won throughout its history. These are called "honours" in sports.
National League Titles
SPAL has won several league titles in Italy.
Serie B Wins
- Serie B (Italy's second division)
- Winners (2): 1950–51, 2016–17
Serie C and Lega Pro Wins
- Serie C (Italy's third division)
- Winners (3): 1937–38, 1972–73, 1977–78
- Runners-up (4): 1941–42, 1942–43, 1969–70, 1970–71
- Lega Pro
- Winners (1): 2015–16
- Serie C1
- Winners (1): 1991–92
- Runners-up (1): 1995–96
- Serie C2
- Winners (1): 1997–98
- Runners-up (1): 1990–91
National Cup Wins
SPAL has also had success in cup competitions within Italy.
Coppa Italia and Other Cups
- Coppa Italia (Italy's main cup competition)
- Runners-up (1): 1961–62
- Coppa Italia Serie C
- Winners (1): 1998–99
- Runners-up (1): 1988–89
- Supercoppa di Lega Pro
- Winners (1): 2016
International Achievements
SPAL has won one international friendly tournament.
Cup of Italian-Swiss Friendship
- Cup of Italian-Swiss Friendship
- Winners (1): 1968
Youth Team Success
The club's youth team has also won a national title.
Campionato Primavera B
- Campionato Primavera B
- Winners (1): 1964–65