Founded in 1911, Clermont Foot 63 started as Stade Clermontois. Its inception was a result of the passion for football among working-class individuals in the Auvergne region of France. The team initially faced many challenges due to lack of funding and poor infrastructure.

The initial years were marked by fluctuating performance levels, with victories being few yet significant. Their first major achievement came when they made it to the Coupe de France final in 1946 only to be beaten by Lille OSC (source).

Throughout its early history, several notable players emerged who helped shape the team's identity including legendary forward Jacques Foix who scored an impressive number of goals for Stade Clermontois in the post-war era.

Despite having never won a major league title or cup, some periods stand out as golden eras for Clermont Foot. One such period is their recent promotion into Ligue 1 for their first-ever appearance at that level during the season of 2021-2022 (source). Another highlight was reaching French Cup semi-finals twice (1945 &1997).

The club witnessed an iconic moment when Corinne Diacre became the manager in 2014 making her the first female coach ever to take charge of a men’s professional soccer team in one of Europe's top leagues (source).

In terms of rivalries, the most passionate matches usually involve Clermont Foot 63 and AS Saint-Étienne. This is due to geographical proximity and a long history of competition known as the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes derby (source). These games are marked with intense emotions both on and off the pitch.

Clermont Foot 63 plays their home games at Stade Gabriel Montpied. The stadium has a seating capacity of nearly 12,000 spectators (source).

The club's supporters always provide an electric atmosphere during home games that often moves beyond pure sport into cultural spectacle filled with regional pride. Memorable moments include when they secured promotion to Ligue 1 in front of their jubilant fans.

The fan base of Clermont Foot is fiercely loyal despite not being as vast or globally recognized like those supporting Paris Saint-Germain or Marseille. They are primarily located around the Auvergne region.

Notable fan groups include "Les Irréductibles Gaulois", who contribute significantly towards creating an energetic atmosphere in every match through chants and tifos. A notable tradition includes hosting an annual 'supporters day' where players interact directly with fans, fostering a sense of unity between players and supporters (source).

1. Formation of the club in 1911.
2. Making it to Coupe de France final for first time in 1946.
3. Ascending to Division Two for the first time after winning their league in season 1966–67.
4. Reaching French Cup semi-finals in 1997.
5. Appointment of Corinne Diacre as the first female manager of a men's professional football team in Europe in 2014.
6. The announcement of their new stadium, Stade Gabriel Montpied, in 1996.
7. Beating Metz to secure promotion to Ligue 2 for the first time after finishing third in Championnat National during season 2006-2007.
8. Completing an unbeaten run at home (Stade Gabriel Montpied) during the entire season (2020-2021).
9. Securing promotion into Ligue 1 for the first time ever during the season of 2021–22.
10. Inaugural match at France’s top flight league against Bordeaux on August 8th, 2021.

• Clermont Foot Official Site
• Ligue de Football Professional
• The Rec Sports Soccer Statistics Foundation