Leixões is a football club based in Matosinhos, Portugal. It was founded in 1907. The club plays at Estádio do Mar (6,000 capacity).

The Port of Leixões ( Portuguese : Porto de Leixões , pronounced [lɐjˈʃõjʃ] ) is one of Portugal 's largest seaports and the primary maritime gateway for the Northern Region . [ 6 ] Located in Matosinhos , just north of Porto and approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the Douro River mouth, the port handles diverse cargoes including containers , bulk cargoes , breakbulk and ro-ro , as well as serving cruise ships and fishing vessels . It is connected to Portugal's national railway network by the Leixões line .


Club information
  • Full name: Leixões
  • League: Liga Portugal 2 (Portugal)
  • Division level: 2
  • Founded: 1907
  • City: Matosinhos
  • Avg. attendance: 2367
Current stadium
Estádio do Mar
Estádio do Mar

City: Matosinhos

Capacity: 6000

Built: 1950

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Leixões from?

Leixões is based in Matosinhos, Portugal.

What stadium does Leixões play at?

Leixões plays at Estádio do Mar. Its capacity is 6,000.

When was Leixões founded?

Leixões was founded in 1907.