1973–74 in Swiss football
overview of association football-related events in Switzerland during the 1974–1974 season
The following is a summary of the 1973–74 season of competitive football in Switzerland.
Nationalliga A
League table
Nationalliga B
League table
1. Liga
Group West
Decider for eleventh place
The decider was played on 1 June in Solothurn.
Yverdon-Sport FC win and remain in division. FC Thun are relegated directly to 2. Liga Interregional.
Group Cenral
Group South and East
Promotion play-off
The three group winners played a two legged tie against one of the runners-up to decide the three finalists. The games were played on 1 and 8 June.
First round
FC Brunnen win 2–1 on aggregate and continue to the finals.
FC Raron win 2–0 on aggregate and continue to the finals.
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