In the other direction, Stefan Bützer who had won the championship with the Young Boys the previous season signed in for the club.

Basel ended the main season with only 24 points in 12th position and so had to enter into this knock-out round.

Basel then defeated FC Wettingen 8–2 on aggregate (1–2 and 7–0) in one of the two promotion/relegation finals and managed to save their slot in the highest tier of Swiss football.

The cup season came to an end in the round of 16 as Basel lost the home game against lower classed Kriens.

Young Boys and Servette advanced to the final, which was traditionally always played in the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern.

[3] 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.