FC Köln in the German first division, helping the club finish as runners-up in the league and cup during 1973.

Jean-Pierre Maradan joined from lower tier Grenchen but quickly became a key player.

The qualification phase was played by all teams in a double round-robin and, after completion, divided into two groups.

Basel finished the qualification phase in second position with 33 points from 22 games and so entered the championship group with a bonus of 17.

Basel won the match 2–1, their goals being scored by Walter Mundschin and Arthur von Wartburg.

In the Swiss League Cup they won away from home against lower tier Grenchen.

[5] In the first round of the 1976–77 UEFA Cup Basel were drawn against Northern Ireland team Glentoran F.C.

[6] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.