Promoted side FC Thun were finally able to celebrate a most unlikely Swiss Super League title win on Sunday thanks to a defeat for their closest rivals, after their own fine form had stalled as the club’s first major trophy came within touching distance.
Thun, back in the top flight after five years, clinched the crown after St Gallen suffered a 3-0 loss at home to Sion to leave the league leaders ?with an unassailable 11-point lead with three rounds remaining. The club formed in 1898 had led the standings since early in the season but lost four of their last five games, postponing celebrations in the small town on the River Aare. Thun were ready to party with a home game last Saturday against Lugano, but needing a win to seal the title they lost to an added-time penalty.