FC Eindhoven is a professional Dutch football club based in Eindhoven, competing in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of football in the Netherlands. They play their home matches at the Jan Louwers Stadion. Founded in 1909, the club has a long and proud history, traditionally wearing blue and white stripes. For decades, FC Eindhoven has lived in the shadow of its vastly more successful city rival, PSV Eindhoven. However, the club has its own identity and achievements, including a KNVB Cup win in 1937 and several seasons in the Eredivisie in the mid-20th century. The modern era has seen FC Eindhoven establish itself as a stable Eerste Divisie club, often finishing in the mid-table and occasionally making playoff pushes for promotion. The fan base, while smaller than PSV's, is passionate and loyal, creating a lively, intimate atmosphere at the Jan Louwers Stadion. FC Eindhoven continues to strive for a return to the top flight, aiming to write a new chapter in its long and storied history.