Sport Benfica e Castelo Branco, commonly referred to as Benfica e Castelo Branco, is a semi-professional football club based in Castelo Branco, and it is an affiliated club of Benfica.
Founded on 24 March 1924, the club has traditionally worn a red and white home kit since inception. The team has played its home matches in the 2,500-capacity Estádio Municipal Vale do Romeiro in the outskirts of Castelo Branco since 1956.
Current squad
- As of 17 February 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | POR | David Romana |
| 5 | DF | GBS | Julimho |
| 6 | MF | BRA | Davi Lima |
| 7 | FW | POR | Miguel Cardoso |
| 8 | MF | POR | Ronaldo Coelho |
| 9 | FW | POR | Pedro Almeida |
| 10 | FW | URU | Eliane Nalerio |
| 11 | FW | POR | João Oliveira |
| 12 | GK | POR | Pedro Queichinho |
| 13 | DF | POR | Rodrigo Dias |
| 15 | FW | POR | Afonso Gaspar |
| 16 | MF | POR | Diogo Cornélio |
| 17 | FW | POR | Balelo |
Honours
- Terceira Divisão
- AF Castelo Branco First Division
- Winners (8): 1953–54, 1955–56, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1968–69, 1973–74, 1975–76, 1979-80
- AF Castelo Branco Taça de Honra
- Winners (1): 1979–80
- Taça Doutor Julio Goulão
- Winners (1): 1979–80
League and cup history
| Season | Div. | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Cup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–95 | 2DS | 5 | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 47 | 45 | 38 | Round 4 | |
| 1995–96 | 2DS | 13 | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 37 | 46 | 40 | Round 2 | |
| 1996–97 | 2DS | 13 | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 36 | 43 | 41 | Round 2 | |
| 1997–98 | 2DS | 18 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 23 | 76 | 16 | Round 3 | Relegated |
| 1998–99 | 3DS | 5 | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 64 | 56 | 56 | Round 2 | |
| 1999–00 | 3DS | 4 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 33 | 43 | 62 | Round 4 | |
| 2000–01 | 3DS | 1 | 34 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 74 | 31 | 74 | Round 1 | Promoted |
| 2001–02 | 2DS | 13 | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 60 | 65 | 45 | Round 2 | |
| 2002–03 | 2DS | 18 | 36 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 40 | 61 | 32 | Round 3 | Relegated |
| 2003–04 | 3DS | 1 | 34 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 61 | 18 | 74 | Round 2 | Promoted |
| 2004–05 | 2DS | 9 | 36 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 50 | 43 | 50 | Round 3 | |
| 2005–06 | 2DS | 12 | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 26 | 42 | 24 | Round 3 | Relegated |
| 2006–07 | 3DS | 2 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 46 | 25 | 57 | Round 1 | Promoted |
| 2007–08 | 2DS | 11 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 30 | Round 2 | |
| 2008–09 | 3DS | 3 | 26 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 30 | 20 | 43 | Round 1 | |
| 2009–10 | 3DS | 7 | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 29 | 28 | 30 | Round 2 | |
| 2010–11 | 3DS | 2 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 34 | 33 | 30 | Round 1 | |
| 2011–12 | 3DS | 2 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 17 | 35 | Round 2 | Promoted |
| 2012–13 | 2DS | 5 | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 44 | 33 | 46 | Round 2 |
Last updated: 1 July 2013
2DS = Segunda Divisão; 3DS = Terceira Divisão
Pos. = Position; Pl = Match played; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Lost; GS = Goal scored; GA = Goal against; P = Points