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FC Sachsen Leipzig was a German football club from the Leutzsch district of
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. The club continued the traditions of BSG Chemie Leipzig. The club officially dissolved in 2011. Although several successor sides were established, only one survived, the BSG Chemie Leipzig. The name ''Sachsen Leipzig'' was revived in 2014 by amateur football club LFV Sachsen Leipzig.


History


Predecessors

The prewar identity of the club is rooted in the establishment of ''Britannia Leipzig'' in 1899 and its successor '' TuRa Leipzig''. During the
East German East Germany, officially known as the German Democratic Republic (GDR), was a country in Central Europe from its formation on 7 October 1949 until its reunification with West Germany (FRG) on 3 October 1990. Until 1989, it was generally vie ...
era the traditions of the club were continued in the teams '' BSG Chemie Leipzig'' and ''SC Lokomotive Leipzig'' before the emergence of ''FC Sachsen Leipzig'' following the
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.


Establishment

The reunification of East and West Germany saw significant change in football in the eastern half of the country. At the end of May 1990, the club was renamed ''FC Grün-Weiß Leipzig'' and quickly merged with '' SV Chemie Böhlen'' (formerly '' BSG Chemie Böhlen'') to create ''FC Sachsen Leipzig'' on 1 August 1990, and took up play in the third tier Oberliga Nordost. The club took part in qualification play for the 2. Bundesliga at the end of 1990–91, but failed in their attempt to advance.


Playing era

''Sachsen'' captured the Oberliga title in 1992–93 season, but was denied the opportunity to again take part in the promotion round because of financial difficulties. After another season in the Oberliga, the club continued in the newly created third tier
Regionalliga Nordost The Regionalliga Nordost is the fourth tier of German football league system, German football in the states of Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony and Thuringia. These comprise the states of former East Germany ...
, where it remained through 2001 before again collapsing into bankruptcy. In 2006,
Red Bull GmbH Red Bull GmbH () is an Austrian multinational private conglomerate company that created the Red Bull range of energy drinks. It is also known for its sponsorship, wide range of sporting events and Works team, teams. The headquarters of Red Bull ...
tried to purchase ''FC Sachsen Leipzig'' and make it part of its sports portfolio, with the long-term ambition of an advance to the
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. Despite the fact that the club was plagued by constant financial difficulties, and the prospect of financial stability and sporting success, fans throughout the country strongly opposed what was viewed an overtly commercial approach. After months of protests which deteriorated into violence, the company abandoned the plan,Red Bull Wants to Caffeinate Small Soccer Club
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opting instead to purchase the playing right of '' SSV Markranstädt'' as its entrée to German football, leading to the establishment of ''
RB Leipzig RasenBallsport Leipzig e.V. (), commonly known as RB Leipzig or informally as Red Bull Leipzig, is a German professional association football, football club based in Leipzig, Saxony. The club was founded in 2009 by the initiative of the company ...
'' in 2009. ''Sachsen'' continued to struggle and, in March 2009, the club had to declare bankruptcy for the second time, before folding on 30 June 2011.


Unofficial successors

After the dissolution of FC Sachsen Leipzig in 2011, two new sides soon appeared, both claiming to be the rightful heirs. The first was ''BSG Chemie Leipzig''. The club had been founded by supporters of FC Sachsen Leipzig already back in 1997. The team began play in the lowest tier city competition and made its debut in the 2008-09 3. Kreisklasse Leipzig. The new BSG Chemie Leipzig won successive promotions over the following seasons. The second side was ''SG Leipzig Leutzsch'' founded on 21 May 2011. SG Leipzig Leutzsch took over the place of the second team of FC Sachsen Leipzig in the Sachsenliga, as well as the youth department of FC Sachsen Leipzig, and was made the main tentant of the Alfred-Kunze-Sportpark. SG Leipzig Leutzsch adopted the name ''SG Sachsen Leipzig'' in 2013. Financial difficulties for ''Sachsen'' continued. After SG Sachsen Leipzig encountered liquidity difficulties at the end of 2013, the club eventually filed for insolvency on 5 May 2014. The insolvency proceedings were opened on 30 June 2014. The team had to descend to the Landesklasse Sachsen Nord (previously named Bezirksliga Sachsen Nord) and BSG Chemie Leipzig was made the sole tenant of the Alfred-Kunze-Sportpark. SG Sachsen Leipzig was however unable to prove the number of junior teams required. The Saxony Football Association (SFV) and the Leipzig Football Association (LFV) therefore denied the club a playing right in any of their leagues. SG Sachsen Leipzig then cancelled its sporting operations and dissolved. However, the name ''Sachsen Leipzig'' was soon taken up again by a new club, the ''LFV Sachsen Leipzig'', founded in October 2014. LFV Sachsen Leipzig made its debut in the 2015–16 3. Kreisklasse Leipzig. The team was formed out of the second team of TuS Leutzsch and coached by former FC Sachsen Leipzig-coach Michael Breitkopf. Among the players was former FC Sachsen Leipzig- and SG Sachsen Leipzig-forward Nico Breitkopf. The team proved successful, with LFV Sachsen Leipzig winning promotion to the 2. Kreisklasse Leipzig on its first attempt. The success was repeated in the next season, with LFV Sachsen Leipzig winning promotion to the 1. Kreisklasse Leipzig on 14 May 2017. LFV Sachsen Leipzig plays its home matches at the Willi-Kühn-Sportpark in Leipzig, as sub-tenants of DSV Leipzig Nordwest. The stadium has a capacity of 4,000 spectators, of which 350 are seated and roofed.


Recent standings

SG Sachsen Leipzig LFV Sachsen Leipzig


Notable players

* ''Past players who are the subjects of Wikipedia articles can be found
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Honours


League

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Regionalliga Nordost The Regionalliga Nordost is the fourth tier of German football league system, German football in the states of Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony and Thuringia. These comprise the states of former East Germany ...
** ''Runners up:'' 1994-95 *
NOFV-Oberliga The NOFV- Oberliga is a division at step 5 of the German football league system. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, it became the successor of the DDR-Oberliga, and functions today as a 5th division in the former territory of East Germany and the ...
** Winners (2): 1992–93, 2002–03


Cup

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Saxony Cup The Saxony Cup (''Sachsenpokal'') is a regional German association football, football competition established in 1991 for clubs from Saxony who play in the 3. Liga, Regionalliga Nordost, the NOFV-Oberliga, the Landesliga Sachsen (the Saxon League ...
** Winners (4): 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 2004–05 ** ''Runners-up:'' 2007-08


References


External links


Official site of LVF Sachsen Leipzig
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