Lions Gibraltar
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- Gibraltar National League 237 Gibraltar Cup 7
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Fixtures
| Gibraltar National League | 01/12 15:30 | 17 |
Lions Gibraltar vs
Europa Point
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| Gibraltar National League | 02/08 18:30 | 19 |
Lions Gibraltar vs
FCB Magpies
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| Gibraltar National League | 02/22 15:30 | 20 |
Lincoln Red Imps FC
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Lions Gibraltar
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| Gibraltar National League | 02/26 20:00 | 18 |
Manchester 62 FC
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Lions Gibraltar
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| Gibraltar National League | 03/08 18:30 | 21 |
Lions Gibraltar vs
Lynx FC
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| Gibraltar National League | 03/15 18:30 | 22 |
Europa FC
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Lions Gibraltar
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Results
| Gibraltar National League | 12/21 18:30 | 16 |
[8] Mons Calpe SC
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Lions Gibraltar [6]
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W | 0-2 | |
| Gibraltar National League | 12/14 15:30 | 15 |
[7] Lions Gibraltar v
Glacis United FC
[6] 
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W | 4-1 | |
| Gibraltar National League | 12/06 20:00 | 14 |
[9] College 1975 FC
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Lions Gibraltar [8]
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D | 1-1 | |
| Gibraltar National League | 11/23 15:30 | 12 |
[6] Lions Gibraltar v
St Joseph's FC
[1] 
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L | 1-3 | |
| Gibraltar National League | 11/10 18:30 | 11 |
Lions Gibraltar v
Europa FC
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L | 2-4 | |
| Gibraltar National League | 11/02 18:30 | 10 |
[10] Lynx FC
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Lions Gibraltar [6]
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L | 2-1 | |
| Gibraltar National League | 10/27 15:30 | 9 |
Lions Gibraltar v
Lincoln Red Imps FC
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L | 0-2 | |
| Gibraltar National League | 10/20 17:30 | 1 |
[2] St Joseph's FC
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Lions Gibraltar [3]
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L | 2-1 | |
| Gibraltar National League | 10/06 17:30 | 7 |
[3] Lions Gibraltar v
Manchester 62 FC
[6]
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D | 2-2 | |
| Gibraltar National League | 09/29 14:30 | 6 |
[10] Europa Point
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Lions Gibraltar [5]
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W | 1-4 | |
| Gibraltar National League | 09/21 17:30 | 5 |
[6] Lions Gibraltar v
Mons Calpe SC
[8]
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W | 4-2 | |
| Gibraltar National League | 09/13 19:00 | 4 |
[7] Glacis United FC
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Lions Gibraltar [6]
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D | 1-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
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| Matches played | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Wins | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Draws | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Losses | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Goals for | 39 | 18 | 21 |
| Goals against | 43 | 24 | 19 |
| Clean sheets | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Failed to score | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Wikipedia - Lions Gibraltar F.C.
Lions Gibraltar is a professional football club in Gibraltar. They play in the country's top-level league, the Gibraltar Football League.
They were created by a merger of Gibraltar United F.C. and Lions FC in 2011. Aside from their first team, they also run an intermediate (under-23) team, several youth teams, futsal teams and a women's team.
History
Lions Gibraltar was founded as Lions Football Club in 1966 when a group of friends decided to take up a team after the euphoria of England winning the 1966 World Cup, thus the three lions on its club badge. After a quiet 45-year history, the club merged with league giants Gibraltar United in 2011 to create a much stronger side.
Their time together saw the side consistently compete in the Gibraltar Premier Division, and the side continued this upon the GFA's admittance to UEFA in 2013. The 2013–14 season, their final season united with Gibraltar United, saw them narrowly avoid a relegation playoff with a 6th-place finish. After this, Gibraltar United joined the Gibraltar Second Division and Lions restructured, with English coach Jeff Wood appointed manager with ambitions to challenge the top sides and qualify for the UEFA Europa League. In February 2015 the club announced plans to become a feeder club with Premier League club Swansea City, although these plans eventually fell through.
However, after a disappointing season in which the club finished bottom of the league (avoiding relegation due to the league's expansion), the club announced in July 2015 that it was to be taken over by Hercules Sports Promotion, Ltd, headed by Andrew Flowers (who had previously attempted to purchase Leeds United in 2013). Significant investment by the new ownership meant that Lions would now become a semi-professional club with the aim of toppling Lincoln Red Imps' dominance. The following season saw immediate improvement, with the club finishing 4th, however they remained significantly off the pace compared to the region's top two sides Lincoln Red Imps and Europa.
On 31 May, the board announced former national team coach David Wilson as their new manager for the 2016–17 season. However, after the collapse of the club owners' other companies left Lions' future uncertain, Wilson resigned before the beginning of the season to take over at FCB Magpies and the previous season's co-caretaker Rafael Bado was announced as manager. A season spent primarily in the bottom two ended in safety, however, after an upturn in form from the beginning of 2017 despite only winning one game in the first 4 months of the season.
On 28 January 2024, it was announced that Solihull Moors CEO Mark Palmer had purchased a controlling stake in the club, becoming owner and chairman.
On 5th June 2024, Lions Gibraltar FC announced The Online Betting Guide, OLBG as their lead partner and front-of-shirt sponsor on a multi-year deal.
Seasons (since UEFA acceptance)
| Season | Division | League record | Rock Cup | |||||||
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| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Pos | |||
| 2013–14 | Premier | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 33 | 14 | 6th | Semi-final |
| 2014–15 | Premier | 21 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 48 | 8 | 8th | Quarter-final |
| 2015–16 | Premier | 27 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 49 | 44 | 45 | 4th | Semi-final |
| 2016–17 | Premier | 27 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 54 | 21 | 8th | Quarter-final |
| 2017–18 | Premier | 27 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 27 | 63 | 23 | 8th | Second round |
| 2018–19 | Premier | 27 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 17 | 77 | 9 | 9th | Quarter-final |
| 2019–20 | National | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 33 | 16 | 6th | Quarter-final |
| 2020–21 | National | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 33 | 16 | 6th | First round |
| 2021–22 | National | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 45 | 8 | 11th | Quarter-final |
| 2022–23 | GFL | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 37 | 19 | 8th | First round |
| 2023–24 | GFL | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 50 | 13 | 10th | Quarter-final |
Lions Gibraltar is known for its passionate fan base and competitive spirit on the field. The team's logo features a fierce lion, symbolizing strength and determination. The players are dedicated and hardworking, always striving to give their best performance in every match.
Lions Gibraltar has a strong sense of community and pride in representing Gibraltar in the world of soccer. The team has a rich history and is always looking to make a mark in both domestic and international competitions. With a talented roster of players and a dedicated coaching staff, Lions Gibraltar is a force to be reckoned with in Gibraltar football.