2011–12 Championnat National
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The 2011–12 Championnat National season is the 14th since its establishment. Bastia
are the defending champions
. The league schedule was announced on 16 May 2011 and the fixtures were determined in July. The season began on 6 August 2011 and will end on 26 May 2012. The winter break will be in effect from 23 December to 6 January.
, replacing the five teams that were relegated from the Championnat National following the 2010–11 season
. A total of 20 teams will compete in the league with four clubs suffering relegation to the Championnat de France amateur. All clubs that secure league status for the season will be subject to approval by the DNCG
before becoming eligible to participate.
Grenoble
became the first professional club to fall to the Championnat National from Ligue 2. The club's drop occurred on 13 May 2011 without it even playing a match following positive results from clubs Grenoble had been trailing in the table. Grenoble will be returning to the third division after playing over a decade under the Ligue de Football Professionnel
emblem in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. On 20 May, both Nîmes
and Vannes
completed the trio of Ligue 2 clubs dropping down to the third division. Nîmes will be returning to National after three seasons playing in Ligue 2, while Vannes will regress back to the third division after two seasons.
On 7 May 2011, despite having the week off, Le Poiré-sur-Vie
became the first club from the Championnat de France amateur to achieve promotion from the fourth division to the Championnat National. The club's spot in the third division was confirmed following second-place Les Herbiers
' 0–0 draw with the reserve team of professional club Lorient
. Le Poiré-sur-Vie will be making its debut in the third division having spent, aside from six seasons in the fifth and fourth division, its entire history languishing in the regional leagues of Centre-Ouest and Atlantique. Two weeks later, both Besançon
and Gazélec Ajaccio
were promoted to the Championnat National after recording victories during the match day. Besançon will be returning to the third division after spending six seasons in the Championnat de France amateur, while Gazélec will be returning to the league after spending four seasons in the fourth division. On the final day of the season, Quevilly became the final club in the CFA to earn promotion to National after drawing with Poissy
. Despite drawing, the two points Quevilly earned from the match was enough to edge Red Star Paris, which also drew during the week.
Teams relegated to Championnat National
Teams promoted to Championnat National
, Strasbourg
, Gap
, Grenoble
, and Cannes
would be relegated to the Championnat de France amateur after the organization determined that the clubs were enduring financial difficulties. The clubs had the option to appeal the ruling. On 24 June 2011, Pacy Vallée-d'Eure officials confirmed in a press conference that it would accept its relegation to the fourth division in an effort to smooth over its €350,000 debt into next year. Two weeks later, Grenoble
confirmed on its website that the Appeals Board of the DNCG had informed club officials that it will be relegated to the fourth division. Grenoble, subsequently, entered liquidation
on 7 July. On 13 July, Grenoble's relegation was validated after the French Football Federation
confirmed via letter to SAS Épinal
that the club would be replacing Grenoble in the Championnat National.
On 8 July 2011, the Appeals Board of the DNCG confirmed that both Strasbourg and Gap would remain relegated after the clubs failed to convince the board of its intent to fix its financial liabilities. Strasbourg has a deficit of over €4 million, while Gap's debt has exceeded over €80,000. Following the appeal denial, Gap officials announced that the club would appeal to the CNOSF, the National Sporting Committee of France. On 18 July, despite both clubs still having the option to appeal the DNCG rulings, the Ligue du Football Amateur (LFA) announced that Red Star and Cherbourg
would replace Strasbourg and Gap, respectively, for the 2011–12 edition of the Championnat National. On the following day, Cannes had its appeal to remain in the Championnat National rejected by the DNCG. Similar to Gap, following the decision, Cannes announced its intent to appeal the ruling at the CNOSF. On 29 July, the CNOSF gave a favorable ruling for Cannes recommending to the federation that Cannes should remain in the third division. On 3 August, the CNOSF ruled Gap confirmed the demotion of Gap to the Championnat de France amateur. The French Football Federation determined whether Cannes would be allowed to participate in the league on 4 August, one day before the season was set to begin at the federation's annual executive meeting. At the meeting, the Federation re-affirmed its decision to relegate Cannes to the CFA stating it "trust the DNCG and followed its decisions".
eligibility rules. Players and managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
1 Subject to change prior to the start of the season.
Last updated: 22 November 2011
Source: Official Goalscorers' Standings
SC Bastia
Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
are the defending champions
2010–11 Championnat National
The 2010–11 Championnat National season was the 13th since its establishment. Évian were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced in 5 July 2010 and the season began on 6 August and ended on 27 May 2011. The winter break was in effect between 22 December and 11 January 2011...
. The league schedule was announced on 16 May 2011 and the fixtures were determined in July. The season began on 6 August 2011 and will end on 26 May 2012. The winter break will be in effect from 23 December to 6 January.
Teams
There will be four promoted teams from the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth division of French footballFootball in France
Football is the most popular sport in France. The Fédération Française de Football is the national governing bodyand is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of association football in the country, both professional and amateur...
, replacing the five teams that were relegated from the Championnat National following the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Championnat National
The 2010–11 Championnat National season was the 13th since its establishment. Évian were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced in 5 July 2010 and the season began on 6 August and ended on 27 May 2011. The winter break was in effect between 22 December and 11 January 2011...
. A total of 20 teams will compete in the league with four clubs suffering relegation to the Championnat de France amateur. All clubs that secure league status for the season will be subject to approval by the DNCG
Direction 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.
Grenoble
Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger...
became the first professional club to fall to the Championnat National from Ligue 2. The club's drop occurred on 13 May 2011 without it even playing a match following positive results from clubs Grenoble had been trailing in the table. Grenoble will be returning to the third division after playing over a decade under the Ligue de Football Professionnel
Ligue de Football Professionnel
The Ligue de Football Professionnel , commonly known as the LFP, is a French governing body that runs the major professional football leagues in France. It was founded in 1944 and serves under the authority of the French Football Federation...
emblem in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. On 20 May, both Nîmes
Nîmes Olympique
Nîmes Olympique is a French association football club based in Nîmes. The club was formed on 10 April 1937 and currently play in Championnat National, the third level of French football. The club's only achievement was winning Ligue 2 in 1950 and the Championnat National in 1997...
and Vannes
Vannes OC
Vannes Olympique Club is a French association football club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city...
completed the trio of Ligue 2 clubs dropping down to the third division. Nîmes will be returning to National after three seasons playing in Ligue 2, while Vannes will regress back to the third division after two seasons.
On 7 May 2011, despite having the week off, Le Poiré-sur-Vie
SJA Le Poiré-sur-Vie
Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc Le Poiré-sur-vie is a French football club based in Le Poiré-sur-Vie . -History:The club, founded in 1954, is currently playing in the Championnat National, the third tier in the French football league system....
became the first club from the Championnat de France amateur to achieve promotion from the fourth division to the Championnat National. The club's spot in the third division was confirmed following second-place Les Herbiers
Les Herbiers VF
Les Herbiers Vendée Football is a French football club based in Les Herbiers . It was founded in 1919. They play at the Stade Massabielle, which has a capacity of 3,000 people...
' 0–0 draw with the reserve team of professional club Lorient
FC Lorient
Football Club Lorient-Bretagne Sud is a French association football club based in Lorient. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade du Moustoir located within the city. The team is managed by Christian...
. Le Poiré-sur-Vie will be making its debut in the third division having spent, aside from six seasons in the fifth and fourth division, its entire history languishing in the regional leagues of Centre-Ouest and Atlantique. Two weeks later, both Besançon
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 Gazélec Ajaccio
Gazélec Ajaccio
Gazélec Football Club Olympique Ajaccio was founded in 1910. The club is based in Ajaccio, Corsica.- Honours :* French Amateur Champions: 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968.* Corsican Champions: 1937, 1938, 1956, 1957, 1961.-Current squad:...
were promoted to the Championnat National after recording victories during the match day. Besançon will be returning to the third division after spending six seasons in the Championnat de France amateur, while Gazélec will be returning to the league after spending four seasons in the fourth division. On the final day of the season, Quevilly became the final club in the CFA to earn promotion to National after drawing with Poissy
AS Poissy
AS Poissy is a French football club based in Poissy . It was founded in 1904. They play at the Stade Léo Lagrange, which has a capacity of 3,500...
. Despite drawing, the two points Quevilly earned from the match was enough to edge Red Star Paris, which also drew during the week.
Teams relegated to Championnat National
- VannesVannes OCVannes Olympique Club is a French association football club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city...
- NîmesNîmes OlympiqueNîmes Olympique is a French association football club based in Nîmes. The club was formed on 10 April 1937 and currently play in Championnat National, the third level of French football. The club's only achievement was winning Ligue 2 in 1950 and the Championnat National in 1997...
- GrenobleGrenoble Foot 38Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger...
Teams promoted to Championnat National
- 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 :...
- 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...
Promoted to the Championat National as a result of Gap's administrative relegation. - ÉpinalSAS ÉpinalStade Athletique Spinalien Épinal is a French football club based in the commune of Épinal.They currently play in the Championnat de France Amateurs Group A. Their kit colours are yellow and blue...
Promoted to the Championat National as a result of Grenoble's administrative relegation after the club entered liquidation. - Gazélec AjaccioGazélec AjaccioGazélec Football Club Olympique Ajaccio was founded in 1910. The club is based in Ajaccio, Corsica.- Honours :* French Amateur Champions: 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968.* Corsican Champions: 1937, 1938, 1956, 1957, 1961.-Current squad:...
- Le Poiré-sur-VieSJA Le Poiré-sur-VieSainte-Jeanne d'Arc Le Poiré-sur-vie is a French football club based in Le Poiré-sur-Vie . -History:The club, founded in 1954, is currently playing in the Championnat National, the third tier in the French football league system....
- MartiguesFC MartiguesFC Martigues play in the Championnat National, which is the third level of football in France. The club was formed in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when the club gained promotion to the professional Second Division.The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to...
Promoted to the Championat National as a result of Cannes' administrative relegation. - Quevilly
- Red StarPromoted to the Championat National as a result of Strasbourg's administrative relegation.
DNCG rulings
On 26 May 2011, following a preliminary review of each club's administrative and financial accounts in the Championnat National, the DNCG ruled that Pacy Vallée-d'EurePacy 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...
, Strasbourg
RC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
, Gap
Gap FC
Gap Hautes-Alpes Football Club is a French association football club based in Gap, the capital city of the Hautes-Alpes department. The club was formed in 1970 as a result of a merger between Sporting Club Olympique Gapençais and CSL Louis Jean and currently play in the Championnat de France...
, Grenoble
Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger...
, and 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...
would be relegated to the Championnat de France amateur after the organization determined that the clubs were enduring financial difficulties. The clubs had the option to appeal the ruling. On 24 June 2011, Pacy Vallée-d'Eure officials confirmed in a press conference that it would accept its relegation to the fourth division in an effort to smooth over its €350,000 debt into next year. Two weeks later, Grenoble
Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger...
confirmed on its website that the Appeals Board of the DNCG had informed club officials that it will be relegated to the fourth division. Grenoble, subsequently, entered liquidation
Liquidation
In law, liquidation is the process by which a company is brought to an end, and the assets and property of the company redistributed. Liquidation is also sometimes referred to as winding-up or dissolution, although dissolution technically refers to the last stage of liquidation...
on 7 July. On 13 July, Grenoble's relegation was validated after the French Football Federation
French Football Federation
The French Football Federation is the governing body of association football in France, as well as the overseas departments and territories . It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital Paris...
confirmed via letter to SAS Épinal
SAS Épinal
Stade Athletique Spinalien Épinal is a French football club based in the commune of Épinal.They currently play in the Championnat de France Amateurs Group A. Their kit colours are yellow and blue...
that the club would be replacing Grenoble in the Championnat National.
On 8 July 2011, the Appeals Board of the DNCG confirmed that both Strasbourg and Gap would remain relegated after the clubs failed to convince the board of its intent to fix its financial liabilities. Strasbourg has a deficit of over €4 million, while Gap's debt has exceeded over €80,000. Following the appeal denial, Gap officials announced that the club would appeal to the CNOSF, the National Sporting Committee of France. On 18 July, despite both clubs still having the option to appeal the DNCG rulings, the Ligue du Football Amateur (LFA) announced that Red Star and Cherbourg
AS Cherbourg Football
AS 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...
would replace Strasbourg and Gap, respectively, for the 2011–12 edition of the Championnat National. On the following day, Cannes had its appeal to remain in the Championnat National rejected by the DNCG. Similar to Gap, following the decision, Cannes announced its intent to appeal the ruling at the CNOSF. On 29 July, the CNOSF gave a favorable ruling for Cannes recommending to the federation that Cannes should remain in the third division. On 3 August, the CNOSF ruled Gap confirmed the demotion of Gap to the Championnat de France amateur. The French Football Federation determined whether Cannes would be allowed to participate in the league on 4 August, one day before the season was set to begin at the federation's annual executive meeting. At the meeting, the Federation re-affirmed its decision to relegate Cannes to the CFA stating it "trust the DNCG and followed its decisions".
Stadia and locations
| Club | Location | Venue | Capacity | Average Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne Bayonne Bayonne is a city and commune in south-western France at the confluence of the Nive and Adour rivers, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, of which it is a sub-prefecture... |
Stade Didier Deschamps | 3,500 | ||
| Beauvais Beauvais Beauvais is a city approximately by highway north of central Paris, in the northern French region of Picardie. It currently has a population of over 60,000 inhabitants.- History :... |
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 | ||
| Besançon Besançon Besançon , is the capital and principal city of the Franche-Comté region in eastern France. It had a population of about 237,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area in 2008... |
Stade Léo Lagrange Stade Léo Lagrange Stade Léo Lagrange is a stadium in Besançon, France. It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of Besançon RC. The stadium holds 10,500 spectators.-External links:*... |
10,500 | ||
| Cherbourg-Octeville Cherbourg-Octeville -Main sights:* La Glacerie has a race track.* The Cité de la Mer is a large museum devoted to scientific and historical aspects of maritime subjects.* Cherbourg Basilica* Jardin botanique de la Roche Fauconnière, a private botanical garden.* Le Trident theatre... |
Stade Maurice Postaire | 7,000 | ||
| Colmar Colmar Colmar is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.It is the capital of the department. Colmar is also the seat of the highest jurisdiction in Alsace, the appellate court.... |
Colmar Stadium | 7,000 | ||
| Créteil Créteil -Health:As of 1 January 2006, 27 pharmacies, about 60 dentists, about 60 general practitioners, 10 pediatricians, and a half-dozen ophthalmologists and dermatologists constitute the general medical staff of the city.Health facilities include:... |
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 | ||
| Épinal Épinal Épinal is a commune in northeastern France and the capital of the Vosges department. Inhabitants are known as Spinaliens.-Geography:The commune has a land area of 59.24 km²... |
Stade de la Colombière Stade de la Colombière The Stade de la Colombière is a football stadium in eastern France.It is the home of French Championnat de France Amateurs side SAS Épinal. The capacity of the stadium is around 8,000 supporters.... |
8,000 | ||
| Fréjus Fréjus Fréjus is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.It neighbours Saint-Raphaël, effectively forming one town... |
Stade Pourcin | 2,500 | ||
| Ajaccio Ajaccio Ajaccio , is a commune on the island of Corsica in France. It is the capital and largest city of the region of Corsica and the prefecture of the department of Corse-du-Sud.... |
Stade Ange Casanova Stade Ange Casanova Stade Ange Casanova is a football stadium in Ajaccio, Corsica, France and is the home stadium of Gazélec Football Club Olympique Ajaccio. Its current capacity is 6,000 persons.... |
8,000 | ||
| Le Poiré-sur-Vie Le Poiré-sur-Vie Le Poiré-sur-Vie is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... |
Stade de l'Idonnière | 1,950 | ||
| Luzenac Luzenac Luzenac is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... |
Stade Paul Fédou | 1,000 | ||
| Martigues Martigues Martigues is a commune northwest of Marseille. It is part of the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on the eastern end of the Canal de Caronte.... |
Stade Francis Turcan Stade Francis Turcan Stade Francis Turcan is a multi-use stadium in Martigues, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Martigues. The stadium is able to hold 11,500 people.... |
11,500 | ||
| Nîmes Nîmes Nîmes is the capital of the Gard department in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France. Nîmes has a rich history, dating back to the Roman Empire, and is a popular tourist destination.-History:... |
Stade des Costières Stade des Costières Stade des Costières is a football stadium in Nîmes, France. It is currently used by Nîmes Olympique. The stadium is able to hold 18,482 people and was opened in 1989.... |
18,482 | ||
| Niort Niort Niort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area.... |
Stade René Gaillard Stade René Gaillard Stade René Gaillard is a multi-use stadium in Niort, France.It is the home of French Championnat de France amateur football team Chamois Niortais and has a capacity of 10,898 spectators... |
10,898 | ||
| Orléans Orléans -Prehistory and Roman:Cenabum was a Gallic stronghold, one of the principal towns of the Carnutes tribe where the Druids held their annual assembly. It was conquered and destroyed by Julius Caesar in 52 BC, then rebuilt under the Roman Empire... |
Stade de la Source | 6,000 | ||
| Paris Paris Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region... |
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 | ||
| Le Petit-Quevilly Le Petit-Quevilly -Places of interest:* The recently restored church of St. Pierre, dating from the sixteenth century.* The church of St. Antoine.* The church of St. Bernadette, dating from the sixteenth century.* The recently restored chapel of St... |
Stade Lozai | 2,500 | ||
| Saint-Ouen Saint-Ouen -France:Saint-Ouen is the name of several communes in France:* Saint-Ouen, Charente-Maritime, in the Charente-Maritime département* Saint-Ouen, Loir-et-Cher, in the Loir-et-Cher département* Saint-Ouen, Somme, in the Somme département... |
Stade Bauer | 10,000 | ||
| Rouen Rouen Rouen , in northern France on the River Seine, is the capital of the Haute-Normandie region and the historic capital city of Normandy. Once one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe , it was the seat of the Exchequer of Normandy in the Middle Ages... |
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 | ||
| Vannes Vannes Vannes is a commune in the Morbihan department in Brittany in north-western France. It was founded over 2000 years ago.-Geography:Vannes is located on the Gulf of Morbihan at the mouth of two rivers, the Marle and the Vincin. It is around 100 km northwest of Nantes and 450 km south west... |
Stade de la Rabine Stade de la Rabine Stade de la Rabine is a football stadium in Vannes, France. It is currently used by Vannes OC. The stadium is able to hold 9,500 spectators.... |
8,000 |
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFAFIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
eligibility rules. Players and managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Manager1 | Captain1 | Kit Manufacturer1 | Main Sponsor1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne Aviron Bayonnais FC Aviron Bayonnais Football Club is a French association football club based in Bayonne. The club is a part of a sports club that was formed in 1904 that is also known for its rugby union club. The football club was founded in 1935 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of... |
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Michel Bidegain |
Duarig | Forge Adour |
| 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... |
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Léonard Mendy Léonard Mendy Léonard Mendy is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat National for AS Beauvais Oise.He played on the professional level in Ligue 2 for Le Havre AC and Clermont Foot.-External links:*... |
Erreà Erreà Erreà is a sportswear trademark founded in 1988, in Torrile... |
Odalys Vacances |
| Besançon 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 :... |
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Julien Perrin Julien Perrin Julien Perrin is a French professional footballer. He currently plays in the Championnat de France amateur for Besançon RC.Perrin played at the professional level in Ligue 1 for AS Saint-Étienne.-External links:*... |
Kappa Kappa (company) Kappa is an Italian company specialized at the manufacture of sporting clothes and accessories, that started as a sock and underwear manufacturer in 1916 in Turin.-Logo:... |
Eiffage Eiffage -History:The company was formed in 1992 through the merger of several companies: Fougerolle , Quillery , Beugnet , and La Societe Auxiliaire d' Enterprises Electriques et de Travaux Public, better known as SAE .-Major projects:Recent projects have included the Channel Tunnel completed in 1994, the... |
| Cherbourg AS Cherbourg Football AS 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... |
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Loïc Binet |
Nike | Maîtres Laitiers du Cotentin |
| Colmar SR Colmar Sports Réunis Colmar is a French association football team founded in 1920.-History:They are based in Colmar, Alsace and are currently playing in the Championnat National, the third tier in the French football after winning Group A of the Championnat de France amateur in the 2009–10 season. The... |
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Sylvain Meslien Sylvain Meslien Sylvain Meslien is a French professional football player, who currently plays in the Championnat de France amateur for SR Colmar.-Career:... |
Nike | Patrick Sports |
| 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... |
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Sebastien Gondouin Sébastien Gondouin Sébastien Gondouin is a French football defender. He currently plays for US Créteil-Lusitanos.-External links:... |
Nike Nike, Inc. Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area... |
SFB Béton |
| Épinal SAS Épinal Stade Athletique Spinalien Épinal is a French football club based in the commune of Épinal.They currently play in the Championnat de France Amateurs Group A. Their kit colours are yellow and blue... |
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 Abdellah Asbabou |
Nike | Fromages Ermitage |
| Fréjus | |
Vincent Fernandez Vincent Fernandez Vincent Fernandez is a French football goalkeeper who currently plays for LB Châteauroux.... |
Lotto | Géant Géant Géant part of French retailing giant Groupe Casino, is a European hypermarket chain and is based in France.Géant has about 113 hypermarkets all over the world. The concept is to have all kinds of items available under one roof - from common household items and food to computers and home theater... |
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Ludovic Pallier |
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Jonathan Di Maria |
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Yozip Lemée |
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Bertrand Abissonono |
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Pierre Vignaud |
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Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing head coach | Manner of departure |
Date of vacancy |
Position in table |
Incoming head coach | Date of appointment |
Position in table |
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| Fréjus Saint-Raphaël | Athos Bandini |
Sacked | Off-season | Franck Priou Franck Priou Franck Priou is a French former professional football player and manager.-Playing career:Priou, who played as a striker, played mainly in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 for Istres, Lyon, Mulhouse, Sochaux, Cannes, Saint-Étienne, Caen and Martigues.He was the leading goalscorer in ligue 2 in 1993.-Coaching... |
Off-season | ||
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Jean-Luc Vannuchi |
Sacked | Off-season | Alain Mboma |
Off-season | ||
| 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... |
Victor Zvunka Victor Zvunka Victor Zvunka is a French former football defender and football manager.-Honours:As a player*Coupe de France 1976 with Olympique de MarseilleAs a coach*Championnat National with LB Châteauroux in 1993–94... |
Mutual consent | Off-season | David Guion David Guion David W. Guion , Texan composer, was best known for his arrangements of cowboy tunes, African American spirituals, and original compositions often inspired by the soundscape of west Texas.-Early life:... |
Off-season | ||
| Martigues FC Martigues FC Martigues play in the Championnat National, which is the third level of football in France. The club was formed in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when the club gained promotion to the professional Second Division.The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to... |
Franck Priou Franck Priou Franck Priou is a French former professional football player and manager.-Playing career:Priou, who played as a striker, played mainly in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 for Istres, Lyon, Mulhouse, Sochaux, Cannes, Saint-Étienne, Caen and Martigues.He was the leading goalscorer in ligue 2 in 1993.-Coaching... |
Joined Fréjus | Off-season | Jérôme Erceau Jérôme Erceau Jérôme Erceau is a French former professional football player and current coach. Currently, he coachs FC Martigues in the Championnat National.... |
Off-season | ||
| 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... |
Hubert Velud Hubert Velud Hubert Velud is a French football manager and former player.-Coaching career:He coached Châlons-sur-Marne, Gap, Paris FC, Gazélec Ajaccio, Clermont, Cherbourg, Créteil, Toulon, Beauvais... |
Resigned | Off-season | Jean-Luc Vasseur |
Off-season | ||
| Red Star | Alain Mboma |
Joined 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... |
Off-season | Athos Bandini |
Off-season | ||
| Red Star | Athos Bandini |
Fired | 18th |
League table
Results
Top goalscorers
| Position | Player | Nationality | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdellah Asbabou | Épinal SAS Épinal Stade Athletique Spinalien Épinal is a French football club based in the commune of Épinal.They currently play in the Championnat de France Amateurs Group A. Their kit colours are yellow and blue... |
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| 2 | Seydou Koné Seydou Kone Seydou Kone is an Ivorian professional football player who currently plays for Nîmes Olympique.... |
Nîmes Nîmes Olympique Nîmes Olympique is a French association football club based in Nîmes. The club was formed on 10 April 1937 and currently play in Championnat National, the third level of French football. The club's only achievement was winning Ligue 2 in 1950 and the Championnat National in 1997... |
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| 3 | Loïc Loval Loïc Loval Loïc Loval Landré is a Guadeloupean footballer who currently plays for Vannes OC and the Guadeloupean national team. He spent most of his career playing in the Netherlands for De Graafschap, Go Ahead Eagles and FC Utrecht.-Early life:... |
Vannes Vannes OC Vannes Olympique Club is a French association football club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city... |
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| 4 | Jean-Michel Lesage Jean-Michel Lesage Jean-Michel Lesage is a French soccer player, currently playing for Le Havre in Ligue 2, the second highest league in France.Lesage played the start of his career as a left winger, but is now an attacker... |
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... |
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| Mathieu Scarpelli Mathieu Scarpelli Mathieu Scarpelli is a French football striker currently playing for EA Guingamp in the French Ligue 2.- External links :**... |
Fréjus Saint-Raphaël | 7 | ||
| Khalid Souhayli | Cherbourg AS Cherbourg Football AS 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... |
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| 7 | Vincent Créhin | 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... |
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| Franck Dufrennes | Colmar SR Colmar Sports Réunis Colmar is a French association football team founded in 1920.-History:They are based in Colmar, Alsace and are currently playing in the Championnat National, the third tier in the French football after winning Group A of the Championnat de France amateur in the 2009–10 season. The... |
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| Jean-Matthieu Descamps Jean-Matthieu Descamps Jean-Matthieu Descamps is a French football player who currently plays for French club Martigues in the Championnat National. He plays as a striker and has played at the professional level with hometown club Montpellier... |
Martigues FC Martigues FC Martigues play in the Championnat National, which is the third level of football in France. The club was formed in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when the club gained promotion to the professional Second Division.The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to... |
6 | ||
| Kévin Lefaix | Orléans US Orléans Union Sportive Orléanaise Loiret Football is a French association football club based in Orléans. The club was founded in 1920 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third division of French football, having achieved promotion from the Championnat de France amateur in the 2009–10... |
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Last updated: 22 November 2011
Source: Official Goalscorers' Standings