The main town is BOZEN (Bolzano). This was the location of the main (Italian) based club, AC Bolzano, until they essentially went belly-up in 1996. They've been replaced by FC Bolzano 96 - FC Bozen 96, but is still based in the Italian speaking community. In 2004, they were playing in the Serie D.
The strongest south Tirolean club is based in BRIXEN (Bressanone), and currently competes in the Serie C2, FC Südtirol-Alto Adige. They play their matches in Bozen.
Among other "large" South tirolean clubs are SSV Bruneck and Meraner FC
South Tirol League structure Serie A Serie B Serie C1, Girone A/B Serie C2, Girone A/B Serie D, lots of Girone ------------------------ Oberliga Landesliga 1.Amateurliga Gruppe A/B 2.Amateurliga Gruppe A/B/C 3.Amateurliga Gruppe A/B/C/D
For further info regarding south Tirolean clubs, see Südtirol-Sport.
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