1987–88 FC Basel season

FC Basel
1987–88 season
ChairmanCharles Röthlisberger
ManagerUrs Siegenthaler
GroundSt. Jakob Stadium, Basel
Nationalliga A, first stage11th of 12
Promotion/relegation5th of 8, relegated
Swiss CupRound of 64
Top goalscorerLeague: Peter Nadig (11)
All: Peter Nadig (11)
Highest home attendance10,000 on 19 September 1987
vs. Luzern
Lowest home attendance1,400 on 19 May 1988
vs. Old Boys
Average home league attendance5,536 and 4,357

The Fussball Club Basel 1893 1987–88 season was their 94th season since the club's foundation. It was their 42nd consecutive season in the top flight of Swiss football (Nationalliga A) since they achieved promotion in the 1945–46 season. FC Basel played their home games in the St. Jakob Stadium. Charles Röthlisberger was the club's newly appointed chairman. He was the club's 31st chairman in their history.