Neuchatel Xamax is a Swiss football club based in Neuchatel, Switzerland. The club was founded in 1970 following a merger between FC Cantonal and FC Xamax. Neuchatel Xamax has a rich history, having achieved success in both domestic and European competitions. The club has won the Swiss Super League twice, in the 1986-87 and 1987-88 seasons. They have also won the Swiss Cup on three occasions, in 1974, 1975, and 1981. The club's home venue is the Stade de la Maladière, which has a capacity of around 12,000 spectators. Neuchatel Xamax is commonly known as "Xamax" and their nickname is "Les Rouge et Noir" (The Red and Blacks), reflecting the club's traditional colors.