Al-Hussein SC (Irbid) explained

Clubname:Al-Hussein SC
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Fullname:Al-Hussein Sport Club of Irbid
Nickname:غزاة الشمال
(Invaders of the North)
Ground:Al-Hassan Stadium
Capacity:12,000
Chairman:Amer Abu Obeid
League:Jordanian Pro League
Season:2023–24
Position:Jordanian Pro League, 1st of 12 (Champions)
Current:2023–24 Jordanian Pro League
Website:http://www.alhusseinsc.com/
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Al-Hussein Irbid SC (Arabic: الحسين إربد) is a professional football club based in Irbid which competes in the Jordanian Pro League.

The club achieved their first Jordanian Pro League title in 2023–24, in addition to achieving three Jordan FA Shield titles, and the 2003 Jordan Super Cup.[1]

History

Al-Hussein Irbid was established in 1964, followed by promotion to the Jordan League in 1975. Their first participation in regional competitions was in the 1993 Arab Club Champions Cup. They later competed at the 2005 AFC Cup,[2] winning their group and reaching the quarter-finals.[3] In 2010–11, they relegated to the Division 1 for the first time, following a 3–1 defeat against Kufrsoum in the playoffs.[4] The club later clinched the 2012–13 Division 1 title, securing promotion to the 2013–14 Jordan League.

In the 2023–24 season, the club secured their first Jordanian Pro League trophy on the final matchday with a 2–1 victory over Sahab. They achieved this milestone with an impressive record of just one defeat and only six goals conceded throughout the season.[5]

Stadium

Al-Hussein plays their home games at Al-Hassan Stadium in Irbid. The stadium was built in 1971 and opened in 1976. It is also the home stadium of Al-Arabi and Al-Sareeh. It has a current capacity of 12,000 spectators.

Kits

Al-Hussein's home kit is all yellow shirts and shorts, while their away kit is all black shirts and shorts.

Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors

PeriodKit supplierShirt sponsor
2015–2016ErreàNone
2016–2017Terraco
2017–2018GivovaNone
2019–2020Royal Oaks Group
2020–2021Royal Oaks Group

Honours

TypeCompetitionTitlesSeasons
Domesticscope=colPremier League1 2023–24
scope=colFA Cup
scope=colFA Shield31994, 2003, 2005
scope=colSuper Cup12003
scope=colDivision 112012–13
Total 6

Performance in AFC and UAFA competitions

1 appearance

2024–25

1 appearance

2005

Quarterfinals

2 appearances

1993

Group stage

2004–05

First round

Records

Match wonMatch drawnMatch lostChampionsRunners-up
SeasonCompetitionRoundClubHomeAwayAggregate
1993Arab Club Champions CupGroup stage Al-Hilal1–03rd place
Espérance0–2
Al-Muharraq2–4
2004–05Arab Champions LeagueFirst round Al Ahli1–20–31–5
2005AFC CupGroup stage Al Ahed4–01st place
Dempo3–0
Quarter finals New Radiant0–00–10–1

Managerial history

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mubarak, Hassanin . Qayed, Mohammed. Jordan – List of Cup Winners. . 2 June 2010.
  2. Web site: . Al Hussein, hot favourites to defeat Dempo in AFC Cup clash . https://archive.today/20130203143147/http://www.the-afc.com/en/member-association-news/central-a-south-asia-news/2361 . dead . 3 February 2013 . 7 April 2005 .
  3. Web site: Stokkermans, Karel. Asian Club Competitions 2005. RSSSF. 19 March 2006.
  4. Web site: هبوط نادي الحسين اربد الى الاولى في كرة القدم . Khaberni . ar . 25 April 2011 .
  5. Web site: في ليلة التتويج.. مباراة ماراثونية يحسمها الحسين إربد ويحقق الدوري للمرة الأولى بتاريخه . Roya News . ar . 25 May 2024 .