Lyallpur Football Club is a Pakistani professional football club based in Faisalabad, Punjab.
History
University Football Club 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. 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.
Promotion to top-tier and name change (2012–2014) 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. The club was relegated at the end of the season, finishing 14th in the table.
Return to PFF League (2014–2020) 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.
Nomination in the top-tier (2021–present) Lyallpur was included in the 2021–22 Pakistan Premier League, replacing other teams which skipped participation. The league was suspended a few months into the season and then cancelled.
Players
Current squad
Personnel
Current technical staff
PositionNameHead Coach Mohammad HabibAssistant Coach Nadeem SarwarTeam Manager Tahir HussainAssistant Team Manager Sajid IshaqGoalkeeper Coach Umer DarazFitness Coach Nasir HussainPhysiotherapist Abid Hussain
Coaching history
Muhammad Afzal (2010) Mohammad Habib (2012–present)
Competitive record The club's competitive records since the 2010–11 season are listed below. SeasonNational Challenge CupAFC President's CupAFC Cup2010–11PFF League16Final group stageDNPDNPDNP2011–12PFF League17Final group stageDNPDNPDNP2012–13PFF League201DNPDNPDNP2013–14Pakistan Premier League1614DNPDNPDNP2014–15PFF League30Final group stageDNPDNPDNP2020–21PFF League19Group stageGroup stageDNPDNP
Honours
PFF League Champions (1): 2012–13
References
External links Lyallpur FC at Global Sports Archive