2009–10 Championnat National
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The 2009–10 Championnat National was the 17th edition of the 3rd division league. Play commenced on 7 August 2009 and ended on 21 May 2010.
Teams promoted to Ligue 2 2009–10
Teams promoted from Championnat de France Amateurs 2008–09
Teams relegated to Championnat de France Amateurs 2009-10
before becoming eligible to participate.
Following the DNCG's annual report on clubs, on 25 June, it was announced that six clubs had been relegated from the National to lower divisions. AS Beauvais
, SO Cassis Carnoux
, CS Louhans-Cuiseaux
, and FC Libourne Saint-Seurin were relegated to the Championnat de France Amateurs
. Besançon RC
, US Luzenac
, and FC Rouen
, who were all recently promoted, were relegated to Championnat de France Amateurs 2
, while FC Sète
and Calais RUFC
were relegated to the Division d'Honneur. All clubs relegated were allowed to appeal the decision.
Following an appeal from the aforementioned clubs, FC Rouen
, AS Beauvais
, and US Luzenac
had their appeals successfully overturned meaning they will remain in the Championnat National. Some clubs were, however, unsuccessful. FC Sète
's appeal was upheld relegating them to the Division d'Honneur. Stade Plabennecois
will replace them in the Championnat National. FC Libourne Saint-Seurin, Besançon RC
, and Calais RUFC
appeals were also rejected by the DNCG, however, all three clubs have decided to take their case to the CNOSF, the National Sporting Committee of France which governs sport in France
. Both Calais and Besançon's rulings were determined on 23 July. The CNOSF determined that Besançon should be relegated to the CFA and not CFA 2, while Calais should respect and oblige the DNCG's ruling relegated them to CFA 2.
Libourne's ruling was determined on 27 July, when the CNOSF informed the club that they should honor the DNCG's ruling and suffer relegation to the CFA. Libourne's chairman Bernard Layda responded by announcing the club will file for bankruptcy, restructure the club, and oblige the ruling. Besançon and Libourne are slated to be replaced by ES Fréjus
and AS Moulins
.
Both CS Louhans-Cuiseaux
and SO Cassis Carnoux
had their appeals heard by the DNCG on 9 July. On 10 July, the DNGC ruled that both Louhans-Cuiseaux and Cassis-Carnoux rulings had been overturned meaning they will play in the Championnat National this season.
Source: FootNational
Promotion and relegation
Teams relegated from Ligue 2 2008–09- 18th Place: AmiensAmiens SCAmiens Sporting Club is a French association football club based in Amiens. The club was formed in 1901 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. The club plays its home matches at the Stade de la Licorne located within the city...
- 19th Place: ReimsStade ReimsStade de Reims is a French association football club based in Reims. The club was formed in 1911 under the name Société Sportive du Parc Pommery and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2009–10 season...
- 20th Place: TroyesTroyes ACEspérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne is a French association football club, based in Troyes. It was founded in 1900. The club was promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2005–06 season and their first Ligue 1 season was in 1954/55, and their second spell came in 1999/2000 Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube...
Teams promoted to Ligue 2 2009–10
- Champions: IstresFC IstresFootball Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the...
- Runners-up: LavalStade LavalloisStade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club is a French association football club based in Laval. The club was formed on 17 July 1902 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Laval plays its home matches at the Stade Francis Le Basser located in the city and is managed by...
- 3rd Place: ArlesAC ArlesAthlétic Club Arles-Avignon is a French association football club originally based in Arles. The club was founded in 1912 as a result of a merger and was formerly known as Athlétic Club Arles, but in 2010, moved to the nearby commune of Avignon and adopted its current name...
Teams promoted from Championnat de France Amateurs 2008–09
Championnat de France Amateurs 2008–09
The 2008–09 Championnat de France Amateurs season was the 11th edition of the competition since its establishment. The competition officially began 9 August 2008 and ended on 30 May 2009...
- Champions, Groupe B: HyèresHyères FCHyères Football Club is a French association football team playing in the city of Hyères, Var. The club was founded in 1912 and played the first ever season of professional football in France in 1932–1933 but was relegated...
- 2nd Place, Groupe B: FréjusES FréjusÉtoile Football Club Fréjus Saint-Raphaël is a French association football club based in the neighboring communes of Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël. The club was formed in 2009 as a result of a merger between ES Fréjus and Stade Raphaëlois and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level...
- Champions, Groupe C: LuzenacUS LuzenacUS Luzenac is a French football club based in the little town of Luzenac . It was founded in 1936. They play at the Stade Paul Fédou, which has a capacity of 1,000...
- 2nd Place, Groupe C: MoulinsAS MoulinsAS Moulins is a French football club based in Moulins. It was founded in 1927. The colours of the club are white and blue.Moulins play at the Stade Hector Rolland in the Championnat de France amateur.- Current squad :As of January 2011....
- Champions, Groupe D: RouenFC RouenFootball Club de Rouen 1899 is a French association football club based in Rouen. The club was formed in 1899 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Rouen plays its home matches at the Stade Robert Diochon; named after Robert Diochon, a historic player...
- 2nd Place, Groupe D: PlabennecStade PlabennecoisStade Plabennecois Football is a French association football club based in the commune of Plabennec. The club was founded in 1934 and currently play in the Championnat National, the level of French football having achieved promotion to the league after winning its group in the 2008–09 edition of...
Teams relegated to Championnat de France Amateurs 2009-10
- 17th Place: Niort
- 18th Place: CalaisCalais RUFCCalais Racing Union FC is a French football club based in Calais, France.-The Club:The club was founded 1902 as Racing Club de Calais and was in the year 1974 renamed in Calais Racing Union Football Club....
- 19th Place: CherbourgAS Cherbourg FootballAS Cherbourg or the Association Sportive de Cherbourg Football is a French football club currently playing in the Championnat National, which is the third division in France...
- 20th Place: L'Entente
- DNCG Ruling: Libourne-Saint-SeurinFC Libourne-Saint-SeurinFC Libourne-Saint-Seurin are a French football team from the town of Libourne in Aquitaine. They currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C.-History:...
- DNCG Ruling: BesançonBesançon RCBesançon Racing Club is a French football club based in Besançon. It was founded in 1904-1905. They play at the Stade Léo Lagrange.- Current squad :As of September 2011.- Coaching staff :...
DNCG Rulings
All clubs that secured Championnat National status for next season were subject to approval by the DNCGDirection Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion
The Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion is the organization responsible for monitoring and overseeing the accounts of professional association football clubs in France. It was founded in 1984 and is an administrative directorate of the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
before becoming eligible to participate.
Following the DNCG's annual report on clubs, on 25 June, it was announced that six clubs had been relegated from the National to lower divisions. AS Beauvais
AS Beauvais Oise
Association Sportive Beauvais Oise is a French association football club based in Beauvais. The club was formed in 1945 as a result of a merger and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Beauvais plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre Brisson located...
, SO Cassis Carnoux
SO Cassis Carnoux
Stade Olympique Cassis Carnoux is a French association football team founded in 2002. They are based in Cassis, Bouches-du-Rhône, and are currently playing in the Championnat de France amateur - the fourth tier of French football...
, CS Louhans-Cuiseaux
CS Louhans-Cuiseaux
Club Sportif Louhans-Cuiseaux is a French football club.-History:Founded in 1970 after the unification of "Club Sportif Louhannais" and "Club de Cuiseaux" , based in the villages of Louhans and Cuiseaux...
, and FC Libourne Saint-Seurin were relegated to the Championnat de France Amateurs
Championnat de France Amateurs
The Championnat de France amateur, commonly referred to as simply CFA and formerly known as National 2, is a football league competition. The league serves as the fourth division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1, Ligue 2, and the Championnat National...
. Besançon RC
Besançon RC
Besançon Racing Club is a French football club based in Besançon. It was founded in 1904-1905. They play at the Stade Léo Lagrange.- Current squad :As of September 2011.- Coaching staff :...
, US Luzenac
US Luzenac
US Luzenac is a French football club based in the little town of Luzenac . It was founded in 1936. They play at the Stade Paul Fédou, which has a capacity of 1,000...
, and FC Rouen
FC Rouen
Football Club de Rouen 1899 is a French association football club based in Rouen. The club was formed in 1899 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Rouen plays its home matches at the Stade Robert Diochon; named after Robert Diochon, a historic player...
, who were all recently promoted, were relegated to Championnat de France Amateurs 2
Championnat de France Amateurs 2
The Championnat de France amateur 2, commonly referred to as simply CFA 2 and formerly known as National 3, is a football league competition. The league serves as the fifth division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Championnat National, and the Championnat de France...
, while FC Sète
FC Sète
FC Sète 34 is a French football club based in Sète and founded in 1900. The club won the French league twice and the French cup also twice . In 1934 they became the first club to win the French league and cup double....
and Calais RUFC
Calais RUFC
Calais Racing Union FC is a French football club based in Calais, France.-The Club:The club was founded 1902 as Racing Club de Calais and was in the year 1974 renamed in Calais Racing Union Football Club....
were relegated to the Division d'Honneur. All clubs relegated were allowed to appeal the decision.
Following an appeal from the aforementioned clubs, FC Rouen
FC Rouen
Football Club de Rouen 1899 is a French association football club based in Rouen. The club was formed in 1899 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Rouen plays its home matches at the Stade Robert Diochon; named after Robert Diochon, a historic player...
, AS Beauvais
AS Beauvais Oise
Association Sportive Beauvais Oise is a French association football club based in Beauvais. The club was formed in 1945 as a result of a merger and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Beauvais plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre Brisson located...
, and US Luzenac
US Luzenac
US Luzenac is a French football club based in the little town of Luzenac . It was founded in 1936. They play at the Stade Paul Fédou, which has a capacity of 1,000...
had their appeals successfully overturned meaning they will remain in the Championnat National. Some clubs were, however, unsuccessful. FC Sète
FC Sète
FC Sète 34 is a French football club based in Sète and founded in 1900. The club won the French league twice and the French cup also twice . In 1934 they became the first club to win the French league and cup double....
's appeal was upheld relegating them to the Division d'Honneur. Stade Plabennecois
Stade Plabennecois
Stade Plabennecois Football is a French association football club based in the commune of Plabennec. The club was founded in 1934 and currently play in the Championnat National, the level of French football having achieved promotion to the league after winning its group in the 2008–09 edition of...
will replace them in the Championnat National. FC Libourne Saint-Seurin, Besançon RC
Besançon RC
Besançon Racing Club is a French football club based in Besançon. It was founded in 1904-1905. They play at the Stade Léo Lagrange.- Current squad :As of September 2011.- Coaching staff :...
, and Calais RUFC
Calais RUFC
Calais Racing Union FC is a French football club based in Calais, France.-The Club:The club was founded 1902 as Racing Club de Calais and was in the year 1974 renamed in Calais Racing Union Football Club....
appeals were also rejected by the DNCG, however, all three clubs have decided to take their case to the CNOSF, the National Sporting Committee of France which governs sport in France
Sport in France
Sport plays an important role in French society and the country has a strong sporting history. The most-watched sports in France are football and rugby union.-Football:...
. Both Calais and Besançon's rulings were determined on 23 July. The CNOSF determined that Besançon should be relegated to the CFA and not CFA 2, while Calais should respect and oblige the DNCG's ruling relegated them to CFA 2.
Libourne's ruling was determined on 27 July, when the CNOSF informed the club that they should honor the DNCG's ruling and suffer relegation to the CFA. Libourne's chairman Bernard Layda responded by announcing the club will file for bankruptcy, restructure the club, and oblige the ruling. Besançon and Libourne are slated to be replaced by ES Fréjus
ES Fréjus
Étoile Football Club Fréjus Saint-Raphaël is a French association football club based in the neighboring communes of Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël. The club was formed in 2009 as a result of a merger between ES Fréjus and Stade Raphaëlois and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level...
and AS Moulins
AS Moulins
AS Moulins is a French football club based in Moulins. It was founded in 1927. The colours of the club are white and blue.Moulins play at the Stade Hector Rolland in the Championnat de France amateur.- Current squad :As of January 2011....
.
Both CS Louhans-Cuiseaux
CS Louhans-Cuiseaux
Club Sportif Louhans-Cuiseaux is a French football club.-History:Founded in 1970 after the unification of "Club Sportif Louhannais" and "Club de Cuiseaux" , based in the villages of Louhans and Cuiseaux...
and SO Cassis Carnoux
SO Cassis Carnoux
Stade Olympique Cassis Carnoux is a French association football team founded in 2002. They are based in Cassis, Bouches-du-Rhône, and are currently playing in the Championnat de France amateur - the fourth tier of French football...
had their appeals heard by the DNCG on 9 July. On 10 July, the DNGC ruled that both Louhans-Cuiseaux and Cassis-Carnoux rulings had been overturned meaning they will play in the Championnat National this season.
League table
Results
Top goalscorers
| Position | Player | Nationality | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cédric Fauré Cédric Fauré Cédric Fauré is a football striker from France. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for Stade Reims.-Career:... |
Reims Stade Reims Stade de Reims is a French association football club based in Reims. The club was formed in 1911 under the name Société Sportive du Parc Pommery and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2009–10 season... |
25 | |
| 2 | Yassin El Azzouzi | Pacy Vallée-d'Eure Pacy Vallée-d'Eure Pacy Vallée-d'Eure Football is a French football club based in Pacy-sur-Eure . It was founded in 1932. They play at the Stade Pacy-Ménilles, which has a capacity of 2,000... |
23 | |
| 3 | David Pollet David Pollet David Pollet is a Belgian professional football player. Currently, he plays for French club RC Lens. He also holds French citizenship.He has also played professionally for Stade Reims.-External links:*... |
Paris Paris FC Paris Football Club is a French association football club based in Paris. The club was founded in 1969 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Paris plays its home matches at the Stade Charléty located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris... |
22 | |
| 4 | Tristan M'Bongo | Luzenac US Luzenac US Luzenac is a French football club based in the little town of Luzenac . It was founded in 1936. They play at the Stade Paul Fédou, which has a capacity of 1,000... |
18 | |
| 5 | Mathieu Duhamel | Créteil US Créteil-Lusitanos Union Sportive Créteil-Lusitanos Football is a French football club based in Créteil, a southeastern suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1936 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third division of French football... |
17 | |
| - | Jérôme Lafourcade Jérôme Lafourcade Jérôme Lafourcade is a striker currently playing for French Ligue 2 club LB Châteauroux.He signed for then Ligue 2 side Troyes AC in the summer of 2007 from Montpellier HSC.-External links: at l'Equipe... |
Troyes Troyes AC Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne is a French association football club, based in Troyes. It was founded in 1900. The club was promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2005–06 season and their first Ligue 1 season was in 1954/55, and their second spell came in 1999/2000 Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube... |
17 | |
Source: FootNational
Stadia
Last updated: 7 April 2010| Team | Stadium | Capacity | Avg. Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amiens | Stade de la Licorne Stade de la Licorne Stade de la Licorne is a multi-use stadium in Amiens, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Amiens SC. The stadium is able to hold 12,097 people and was built in 1999. The first match held in the stadium was the Trophée des Champions match between FC... |
12,097 | 5,743 |
| Bayonne | Stade Didier Deschamps | 3,500 | 913 |
| Beauvais | Stade Pierre Brisson Stade Pierre Brisson Stade Pierre Brisson is a multi-use stadium in Beauvais, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium for AS Beauvais Oise. The stadium is able to hold 10,178 spectators.-External links:*... |
10,178 | 1,646 |
| Cannes | Stade Pierre de Coubertin Stade Pierre de Coubertin (Cannes) Stade Pierre de Coubertin is a multi-use stadium in Cannes, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of AS Cannes. The stadium is able to hold 12,007 people.... |
12,800 | 1,977 |
| Cassis | Stade Marcel Cerdan | 2,000 | 227 |
| Créteil | Stade Dominique Duvauchelle Stade Dominique Duvauchelle Stade Dominique Duvauchelle is a multi-use stadium in Créteil, France. It takes its name from a local sports journalist who died shortly before the stadium's inauguration. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of US Créteil-Lusitanos Football. The stadium was... |
12,150 | 695 |
| Évian | Stade Joseph-Moynat Stade Joseph-Moynat Stade Joseph-Moynat is a multi-use stadium in Thonon-les-Bains, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Croix de Savoie Gaillard. The stadium is able to hold 6,000 people.... |
6,000 | 1,640 |
| Fréjus | Stade Pourcin | 2,500 | 1,900 |
| Gueugnon | Stade Jean Laville Stade Jean Laville Stade Jean Laville is a multi-use stadium in Gueugnon, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Gueugnon. The stadium is able to hold 13,872 people.... |
13,800 | 1,584 |
| Hyères | Stade Perruc Stade Perruc The Stade Perruc is a multi-use stadium in Hyères, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Hyères FC. The stadium had a capacity of 1,410 when it was built in 1951.-External links:*... |
1,410 | 656 |
| Louhans-Cuiseaux | Stade du Bram Stade du Bram Stade du Bram is a stadium in Louhans, France. It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of CS Louhans-Cuiseaux. The stadium holds 8,400 spectators.-External links:*... |
10,000 | 767 |
| Luzenac | Stade Paul Fédou | 1,000 | 704 |
| Moulins | Stade Hector Rolland | 2,800 | 1,173 |
| Pacy Vallée-d'Eure | Stade Pacy-Ménilles Stade Pacy-Ménilles Stade Pacy-Ménilles is a multi-use stadium in Ménilles, near Pacy-sur-Eure, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Pacy Vallée-d'Eure. The stadium is able to hold 2,000 people.... |
2,000 | 609 |
| Paris FC | Stade Sébastien Charléty Stade Sebastien Charlety Stade Sebastien Charléty, known simply as Stade Charléty or just Charléty, is a multi-use stadium in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France. Officially, the current capacity of the stadium is 20,000 people. The stadium opened in 1938 and was designed by French architect Bernard Zehrfuss... |
20,000 | 371 |
| Plabennec | Stade de Kervéguen | 5,000 | 1,225 |
| Reims | Stade Auguste Delaune II | 21,668 | 7,649 |
| Rodez | Stade Paul Lignon | 6,000 | 2,075 |
| Rouen | Stade Robert Diochon Stade Robert Diochon Stade Robert Diochon is a stadium in Rouen, France. It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Rouen. The stadium holds 12,018 spectators.-External links:*... |
10,000 | 3,430 |
| Troyes | Stade de l'Aube Stade de l'Aube Stade de l'Aube is a multi-use stadium in Troyes, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches, by Troyes AC. The stadium is able to hold 21,684 people and was built in 1956.... |
21,877 | 5,974 |
During summer break
| Team | Outgoing | Manner | Date | Table | Incoming | Date | Table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes AS Cannes Association Sportive de Cannes Football is a French association football club based in Cannes. The club was formed 1902 as a sports club and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth division of French football. Cannes plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin... |
 Patrice CarteronPatrice Carteron Patrice Carteron is a French football player. He is currently Manager of Dijon FCO.-Career:Carteron is fondly remembered in Sunderland for scoring in the heated Tyne Wear derby for Sunderland in 2001... |
Sacked | 29 May 2009 | Off-season |  Albert EmonAlbert Emon Albert Emon is French football manager.-Career:As a player he won the Ligue 1 with Olympique Marseille in 1972 and the Coupe de France in 1980 with AS Monaco. Emon also played for Stade de Reims and Olympique Lyonnais.... |
1 July 2009 | N/A |
| Reims Stade Reims Stade de Reims is a French association football club based in Reims. The club was formed in 1911 under the name Société Sportive du Parc Pommery and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2009–10 season... |
Luis Fernandez Luis Fernández Luis Fernández is a Spanish-French footballer who played as a defender / midfielder. He retired as a player in 1993 to become a manager.... |
Sacked | 12 June 2009 | Off-season | Marc Collat Marc Collat Marc Collat is a football coach born 24 May 1950 in Fort-de-France. He retired as coach in 2010 after promoting the Stade de Reims in ligue 2 for the second time.- References :... |
1 July 2009 | N/A |
| Troyes Troyes AC Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne is a French association football club, based in Troyes. It was founded in 1900. The club was promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2005–06 season and their first Ligue 1 season was in 1954/55, and their second spell came in 1999/2000 Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube... |
Claude Robin |
Sacked | 4 June 2009 | Off-season | Patrick Remy Patrick Remy (footballer) Patrick Remy is French former footballer and football manager.He played for Metz, Auxerre and Marseille.He coached Beauvais, Sedan, Gent, Caen and Guingamp.... |
1 July 2009 | N/A |
| Amiens Amiens SC Amiens Sporting Club is a French association football club based in Amiens. The club was formed in 1901 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. The club plays its home matches at the Stade de la Licorne located within the city... |
Thierry Laurey Thierry Laurey Thierry Laurey is a retired French professional football defender and manager. He is currently without a club.... |
Sacked | 10 June 2009 | Off-season | Serge Romano Serge Romano Serge Romano is a French retired professional football defender, he last managing Amiens SC.-Coaching career:He became Amiens SC manager in June 2009. and on 15 October 2009 Amiens have communicated to have fired their coach, that will be temporarly replaced by Fabien Mercadal.-External links:*... |
1 July 2009 | N/A |
In season
| Team | Outgoing | Manner | Date | Table | Incoming | Date | Table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Évian | Stéphane Paille Stéphane Paille Stéphane Paille is a French former professional footballer who played for the French national team as well as for various clubs sides in France, Portugal, Switzerland and Scotland... |
Sacked | 15 January 2010 | 1st | Bernard Casoni Bernard Casoni Bernard Casoni is a football manager, currently managing Evian Thonon Gaillard FC. In his playing career he played for Olympique Marseille and France at Euro 1992.... |
20 January 2010 | 1st |