2011–12 Ligue 2
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The 2011–12 Ligue 2 season is the 73rd since its establishment. Last season's champions
was Evian. The league schedule was announced on 31 March 2011 and the fixtures were determined on 10 June. The season began on 29 July and will end on 18 May 2012. The winter break will be in effect from 21 December to 14 January.
, the third division of French football
, replacing the three teams that were relegated from Ligue 2 following the 2010–11 season
. A total of 20 teams will compete in the league with three clubs suffering relegation to the Championnat National. All clubs that secure Ligue 2 status for the season will be subject to approval by the DNCG
before becoming eligible to participate.
Arles-Avignon was the first club to suffer relegation from the first division to Ligue 2. The club's impending drop occurred on 17 April 2011 following the team's 2–0 defeat to Monaco. The negative result made it mathematically impossible for Arles to seize the 17th position in the table, which would have allowed the club to remain in Ligue 1. Arles-Avignon will be making its return to Ligue 2 after only a year's spell in the top division of French football. On 15 May, Lens
were relegated from the first division to Ligue 2 after its 1–1 draw with Monaco
. Lens will be returning to Ligue 2 for the first time since the 2008–09 season when the club finished as champions of the league. On the final day of the Ligue 1 season, Monaco suffered relegation to the second division after losing 2–0 to Lyon
. The club's appearance in Ligue 2 will be its first since 1976.
Bastia
became the first team to achieve promotion to Ligue 2 from the Championnat National after drawing 1–1 with Fréjus Saint-Raphaël on 22 April. Coupled with fourth-place Strasbourg
's draw with Luzenac
on the same day, the results made it mathematically impossible for the Alsatians
to catch Bastia in the standings. Amiens
achieved promotion from National to Ligue 2 on 13 May following its 2–1 home win against Guingamp. Amiens will be making its return to the second division after spending two seasons in the Championnat National. Guingamp became the final club to earn promotion to National after its 2–0 away win over Rouen
. Similar to Bastia, Guingamp will be making its return to Ligue 2 after only one season in the third division.
Teams relegated to Ligue 2
Teams promoted to Ligue 2
would be relegated to the Championnat National
. Tours president, Frédéric Sebag, confirmed the demotion was as a result of the club's failure to "balance its books". Sebag also confirmed that the club would be appealing the ruling. On 13 July, Tours successfully appealed to the DNCG and was, subsequently, reinstated into Ligue 2.
eligibility rules. Players and managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
1Subject to change during the season.
Last updated: 26 November 2011
Source: Official Goalscorers' Standings
Last updated: 11 November 2011
Source: Official Assists' Table
2010–11 Ligue 2
The 2010–11 Ligue 2 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Caen were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 22 May 2010 and the season began on 6 August and ended on 27 May 2011. The winter break will be in effect between 22 December and 14 January 2011...
was Evian. The league schedule was announced on 31 March 2011 and the fixtures were determined on 10 June. The season began on 29 July and will end on 18 May 2012. The winter break will be in effect from 21 December to 14 January.
Teams
There will be three promoted teams from the Championnat NationalChampionnat National
The Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
, the third division of French football
Football 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 three teams that were relegated from Ligue 2 following the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Ligue 2
The 2010–11 Ligue 2 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Caen were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 22 May 2010 and the season began on 6 August and ended on 27 May 2011. The winter break will be in effect between 22 December and 14 January 2011...
. A total of 20 teams will compete in the league with three clubs suffering relegation to the Championnat National. All clubs that secure Ligue 2 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.
Arles-Avignon was the first club to suffer relegation from the first division to Ligue 2. The club's impending drop occurred on 17 April 2011 following the team's 2–0 defeat to Monaco. The negative result made it mathematically impossible for Arles to seize the 17th position in the table, which would have allowed the club to remain in Ligue 1. Arles-Avignon will be making its return to Ligue 2 after only a year's spell in the top division of French football. On 15 May, Lens
RC Lens
Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du...
were relegated from the first division to Ligue 2 after its 1–1 draw with Monaco
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
. Lens will be returning to Ligue 2 for the first time since the 2008–09 season when the club finished as champions of the league. On the final day of the Ligue 1 season, Monaco suffered relegation to the second division after losing 2–0 to Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
. The club's appearance in Ligue 2 will be its first since 1976.
Bastia
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...
became the first team to achieve promotion to Ligue 2 from the Championnat National after drawing 1–1 with Fréjus Saint-Raphaël on 22 April. Coupled with fourth-place 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...
's draw with 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...
on the same day, the results made it mathematically impossible for the Alsatians
Alsace
Alsace is the fifth-smallest of the 27 regions of France in land area , and the smallest in metropolitan France. It is also the seventh-most densely populated region in France and third most densely populated region in metropolitan France, with ca. 220 inhabitants per km²...
to catch Bastia in the standings. 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...
achieved promotion from National to Ligue 2 on 13 May following its 2–1 home win against Guingamp. Amiens will be making its return to the second division after spending two seasons in the Championnat National. Guingamp became the final club to earn promotion to National after its 2–0 away win over 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...
. Similar to Bastia, Guingamp will be making its return to Ligue 2 after only one season in the third division.
Teams relegated to Ligue 2
- MonacoAS Monaco FCAssociation Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
- LensRC LensRacing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du...
- Arles-Avignon
Teams promoted to Ligue 2
- BastiaSC BastiaSporting 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...
- 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...
- GuingampEn Avant GuingampEn Avant de Guingamp is a French association football club based in the commune of Guingamp. The club was founded in 1912 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football, having won promotion from the Championnat National following the 2010–11 season. Guingamp plays its home...
DNCG rulings
On 1 July 2011, following a preliminary review of each club's administrative and financial accounts in Ligue 2, the DNCG ruled that ToursTours FC
Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within...
would be relegated to the Championnat National
Championnat National
The Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
. Tours president, Frédéric Sebag, confirmed the demotion was as a result of the club's failure to "balance its books". Sebag also confirmed that the club would be appealing the ruling. On 13 July, Tours successfully appealed to the DNCG and was, subsequently, reinstated into Ligue 2.
Stadia and locations
| Club | Location | Venue | Capacity | Average Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amiens Amiens Amiens is a city and commune in northern France, north of Paris and south-west of Lille. It is the capital of the Somme department in Picardy... |
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 | 9,411 | |
| Angers Angers Angers is the main city in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France about south-west of Paris. Angers is located in the French region known by its pre-revolutionary, provincial name, Anjou, and its inhabitants are called Angevins.... |
Stade Jean Bouin Jean-Bouin Stadium, Angers Jean-Bouin Stadium is a football stadium in Angers, France. It is only used for football matches and is the home ground of Angers SCO. The stadium holds 17,835 people, a capacity which was reached in 2010 with the reconstruction of the Coubertin stand.... |
17,100 | 5,345 | |
| Avignon Avignon Avignon is a French commune in southeastern France in the départment of the Vaucluse bordered by the left bank of the Rhône river. Of the 94,787 inhabitants of the city on 1 January 2010, 12 000 live in the ancient town centre surrounded by its medieval ramparts.Often referred to as the... |
Parc des Sports Parc des Sports (Avignon) Parc des Sports is a multi-purpose stadium in Avignon, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Ligue 2 club, AC Arles-Avignon. The capacity of the stadium is 17,518 spectators.-External links:*... |
17,518 | 2,678 | |
| Bastia Bastia Bastia is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France located in the northeast of the island of Corsica at the base of Cap Corse. It is also the second-largest city in Corsica after Ajaccio and the capital of the department.... |
Stade Armand Cesari Stade Armand Cesari Stade Armand-Cesari is a multi-purpose stadium in Bastia, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches of SC Bastia. The stadium is able to hold 10,460 people and opened in 1932.... |
10,460 | 10,406 | |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer Boulogne-sur-Mer -Road:* Metropolitan bus services are operated by the TCRB* Coach services to Calais and Dunkerque* A16 motorway-Rail:* The main railway station is Gare de Boulogne-Ville and located in the south of the city.... |
Stade de la Libération Stade de la Libération Stade de la Libération is a multi-use stadium in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of US Boulogne. The stadium is able to hold 15,034 people.... |
15,004 | 8,168 | |
| Châteauroux Châteauroux Châteauroux is the capital of the Indre department in central France and the second-largest town in the province of Berry, after Bourges. Its residents are called Castelroussines or Castelroussins.... |
Stade Gaston Petit Stade Gaston Petit Stade Gaston Petit is a multi-use stadium in Châteauroux, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Berrichonne de Châteauroux. The stadium is able to hold 17,173 people.Gaston Petit is a former player of the club.... |
17,173 | 5,300 | |
| Clermont-Ferrand Clermont-Ferrand Clermont-Ferrand is a city and commune of France, in the Auvergne region, with a population of 140,700 . Its metropolitan area had 409,558 inhabitants at the 1999 census. It is the prefecture of the Puy-de-Dôme department... |
Stade Gabriel Montpied Stade Gabriel Montpied Stade Gabriel Montpied is a multi-use stadium in Clermont-Ferrand, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Clermont Foot. The stadium is able to hold 10,607 people and was built in 1995.-References:... |
10,363 | 4,726 | |
| Guingamp Guingamp Guingamp is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Guingamp are called guingampais.-Breton language:... |
Stade du Roudourou Stade du Roudourou Stade du Roudourou is a stadium in Guingamp, France that is the home ground of French League 2 side En Avant Guingamp. The stadium is able to hold 18,040 people.... |
18,126 | 7,311 | |
| Istres Istres Istres is a commune in southern France, some 60 km northwest of Marseille. It is in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, of which it is a subprefecture... |
Stade Parsemain Stade Parsemain Stade Parsemain is a multi-use stadium in Istres, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Istres. The stadium is able to hold 17,000 people and was built in 2005.... |
17,468 | 2,106 | |
| Laval Laval, Mayenne Laval is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France.It lies on the threshold of Brittany and on the border between Normandy and Anjou. Its citizens are called Lavallois.-Geography:... |
Stade Francis Le Basser Stade Francis Le Basser Stade Francis Le Basser is a multi-use stadium in Laval, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Stade Lavallois. The stadium is able to hold 18,739 people.-References:... |
18,739 | 5,748 | |
| Le Havre Le Havre Le Havre is a city in the Seine-Maritime department of the Haute-Normandie region in France. It is situated in north-western France, on the right bank of the mouth of the river Seine on the English Channel. Le Havre is the most populous commune in the Haute-Normandie region, although the total... |
Stade Jules Deschaseaux Stade Jules Deschaseaux Stade Jules Deschaseaux, is a multi-purpose stadium in Le Havre, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 16,400 people and was built in 1932. During the 1938 World Cup, it hosted one game. In 2012 it will be replaced by the currently under... |
16,454 | 6,987 | |
| Le Mans Le Mans Le Mans is a city in France, located on the Sarthe River. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Le Mans is a part of the Pays de la Loire region.Its inhabitants are called Manceaux... |
MMArena | 25,000 | 6,973 | |
| Lens Lens, Pas-de-Calais Lens is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It is one of France's large Picarde cities along with Lille, Valenciennes, Amiens, Roubaix, Tourcoing, Arras, and Douai.-Metropolitan area:... |
Stade Félix-Bollaert | 41,233 | 22,519 | |
| Metz Metz Metz is a city in the northeast of France located at the confluence of the Moselle and the Seille rivers.Metz is the capital of the Lorraine region and prefecture of the Moselle department. Located near the tripoint along the junction of France, Germany, and Luxembourg, Metz forms a central place... |
Stade Municipal Saint-Symphorien Stade Municipal Saint-Symphorien Stade Municipal Saint-Symphorien is a multi-purpose stadium in Metz, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches, by FC Metz. The stadium is able to hold 26,700 people and was built in 1923.... |
26,700 | 9,158 | |
| Fontvieille Fontvieille, Monaco Fontvieille is the newest of the four traditional quarters in the principality of Monaco, and one of ten Wards for modern administrative purposes. It is located in the western part of Monaco... |
Stade Louis II Stade Louis II The Stade Louis II is a stadium located in the Fontvieille district of Monaco. It serves primarily as a venue for football, being the home of AS Monaco and the Monaco national football team, as well as the location of the annual UEFA Super Cup match... |
18,500 | 4,936 | |
| Nantes Nantes Nantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants.... |
Stade de la Beaujoire Stade de la Beaujoire The Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, or "Stade de la Beaujoire", is a stadium in Nantes, France. It is the home of the FC Nantes football club.... |
38,285 | 12,506 | |
| Reims Reims Reims , a city in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France, lies east-northeast of Paris. Founded by the Gauls, it became a major city during the period of the Roman Empire.... |
Stade Auguste-Delaune II Stade Auguste-Delaune II Stade Auguste-Delaune II is a multi-use stadium in Reims, France. The stadium opened in 2008. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Stade Reims. The stadium has a capacity of 21,684 people. It replaced their previous stadium Stade Auguste Delaune.-References:... |
22,000 | 11,084 | |
| Sedan | Stade Louis Dugauguez Stade Louis Dugauguez Stade Louis Dugauguez is a multi-use stadium in Sedan, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of CS Sedan Ardennes. The stadium holds 23,189 people and was built in 2000. It replaced Stade Emile Albeau.-References:... |
23,189 | 8,183 | |
| Tours Tours Tours is a city in central France, the capital of the Indre-et-Loire department.It is located on the lower reaches of the river Loire, between Orléans and the Atlantic coast. Touraine, the region around Tours, is known for its wines, the alleged perfection of its local spoken French, and for the... |
Stade de la Vallée du Cher Stade de la Vallée du Cher Stade de la Vallée du Cher is a multi-use stadium in Tours, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Tours FC. The stadium is able to hold 13,500 people and was built in 1978.-External links:*... |
13,500 | 5,478 | |
| Troyes Troyes Troyes is a commune and the capital of the Aube department in north-central France. It is located on the Seine river about southeast of Paris. Many half-timbered houses survive in the old town... |
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 | 7,613 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
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Thomas Mienniel Thomas Mienniel Thomas Mienniel is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays for Amiens Sporting Club.-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:... |
Amiens Métropole |
| Angers Angers SCO Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located... |
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Grégory Malicki Grégory Malicki Grégory Malicki is a French footballer. He currently plays for Angers SCO as a Goalkeeper.-External links:*... |
Umbro Umbro Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment... |
Next Generation |
| Arles-Avignon | |
Fabien Laurenti Fabien Laurenti Fabien Laurenti is a French professional football defender, currently playing for Stade Brestois 29 on loan from RC Lens.-Career:... |
Uhlsport Uhlsport Uhlsport is a manufacturer of football equipment. Based in Germany and founded in 1948, the company's products include goalkeeper gloves, football boots, shin pads, footballs, training clothes, and kits.... |
Groupe Nicollin |
| Bastia 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... |
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Yannick Cahuzac Yannick Cahuzac Yannick Cahuzac is a French professional football player who currently plays in the Championnat National for SC Bastia.He is the grandson of famous player and coach Pierre Cahuzac.-External links:*... |
Kappa | Oscaro |
| Boulogne US Boulogne Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The... |
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 Bakary SoumareBakary Soumare Bakary Soumaré is a Malian international footballer who plays professionally for US Boulogne in France's Ligue 2, as a defender.-Early life:Born in Bamako, Mali, Soumaré grew up in Paris and New York City.-Youth and College:... |
Uhlsport | Boostyle |
| Châteauroux LB Châteauroux La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in... |
Didier Tholot Didier Tholot Didier Tholot is a retired French footballer and current manager of the Ligue 2 club LB Châteauroux.-Coaching career:... |
Romain Reynaud |
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... |
Le Seyec |
| Clermont Clermont Foot Clermont Foot Auvergne 63 is a French association football club based in Clermont-Ferrand. The first incarnation of the club was formed in 1911 and the current club was created in 1990 as a result of a merger... |
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Damien Perrinelle Damien Perrinelle Damien Perrinelle is a French football Defender currently playing for French Ligue 2 side US Boulogne.-Career:... |
Kappa | Clermont-Ferrand Clermont-Ferrand Clermont-Ferrand is a city and commune of France, in the Auvergne region, with a population of 140,700 . Its metropolitan area had 409,558 inhabitants at the 1999 census. It is the prefecture of the Puy-de-Dôme department... |
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Lionel Mathis Lionel Mathis Lionel Mathis is a French footballer. He currently plays for French third division club En Avant de Guingamp.-External links:... |
Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
Groupe Stalaven |
| Istres FC Istres Football 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... |
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Amor Kehiha Amor Kehiha Amor Kehiha is a French-Algerian footballer. He currently plays for FC Istres in the French Ligue 2.-Personal:... |
Duarig | Kertel |
| Laval Stade Lavallois Stade 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... |
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Fabrice Levrat Fabrice Levrat Fabrice Levrat, born October 18, 1979 in Bourgoin-Jallieu, Isère is a French midfielder who currently plays for Stade Laval. He has also played for AS Monaco, AC Ajaccio, Amiens SC and FC Gueugnon.-References:... |
Duarig | Lactel |
| Le Havre Le Havre AC Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France... |
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Julien François Julien François Julien François is a French footballer. He currently plays for AC Le Havre.-Career:Julien started his career at FC Metz, and also played for Gazélec Ajaccio and Grenoble, in Ligue 2. He played at Grenoble for 4 seasons before returning to FC Metz in the summer of 2006. He signed for Tours FC on... |
Airness Airness Airness is a footwear trademark founded in 1999 in Saint-Denis by Malamine Koné.-Football: Benin AJ Auxerre Le Havre AC Guinea Mali... |
System U |
| Le Mans | |
Frédéric Thomas Frédéric Thomas Frédéric Thomas is a French midfielder. He currently plays for Le Mans FC after a spell at AJ Auxerre.-External links:... |
Kappa | LOUÉ |
| Lens RC Lens Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du... |
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Yohan Demont Yohan Demont Yohan Demont is a French football player who currently plays for RC Lens. He currently plays right wing back, and is renowned for his ability to turn defensive situations in a counter attack using his pace and technique.-Career:* Lens since 06/2005..... |
Adidas | Invicta Invicta (company) Invicta is an outdoor accessories trademark founded in 1906, in England and bought by a Turin enterprise in 1921.The brand is well known around the world for its schoolbags.... |
| Metz FC Metz Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its... |
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Ludovic Guerriero Ludovic Guerriero Ludovic Guerriero is a French football defensive midfielder, currently with FC Metz.-Professional club career:... |
Nike | Moselle Moselle Moselle is a department in the east of France named after the river Moselle.- History :Moselle is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790... |
| Monaco AS Monaco FC Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille... |
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Ludovic Giuly Ludovic Giuly Ludovic Giuly is a French footballer who plays for Monaco as an attacking midfielder and winger. He represented France at international level, gaining 17 caps over a five-year period, and was a member of their 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup winning squad.-Early career:After starting his career with... |
Macron Macron (sportswear) Macron is an Italian association football, basketball, baseball, rugby, handball, futsal, and volleyball sportswear manufacturer. It has links throughout Europe and its headquarters are located in Crespellano, Italy. It was founded in 1971... |
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 Matheus VivianMatheus Coradini Vivian Matheus Coradini Vivian is a Brazilian footballer. He also holds an Italian passport.-Football career:... |
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| 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... |
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Mickaël Tacalfred Mickaël Tacalfred Mickaël Tacalfred is a football defender from France who plays in the Championnat National for Stade Reims. He represented the Guadeloupe national football team 5 times at the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup.... |
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| Sedan CS Sedan Ardennes Club Sportif Sedan Ardennes, commonly referred to as CS Sedan or simply Sedan , is a French association football club based in Sedan. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Sedan plays its home matches at the Stade Louis Dugauguez located... |
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Jérôme Lemoigne Jérôme Lemoigne Jérôme Lemoigne is a French professional footballer. He currently plays in the Ligue 2 for CS Sedan Ardennes.-External links:*... |
Duarig | Invicta Invicta Networks Invicta Networks is a computer security company founded by Victor Sheymov, a former KGB officer who was exfiltrated from Moscow and brought to the United States in 1980. The company's products use a technology that shifts IP addresses, which, the company claims, makes them "impossible to hack".The... |
| Tours Tours FC Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within... |
 Peter Zeidler |
Julien Cardy Julien Cardy Julien Cardy is a midfielder in the French Football League, currently playing for Tours.notes: * = data incomplete-External links:*... |
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| 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... |
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 Eloge Enza YamissiEloge Enza Yamissi Eloge Ethisse Enza Yamissi is a midfielder currently playing for French Championnat National club Troyes AC.- Career :... |
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| Sedan CS Sedan Ardennes Club Sportif Sedan Ardennes, commonly referred to as CS Sedan or simply Sedan , is a French association football club based in Sedan. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Sedan plays its home matches at the Stade Louis Dugauguez located... |
 Landry Chauvin |
End of contract | Off-season | Laurent Guyot Laurent Guyot Laurent Guyot is French former footballer and football manager. He currently manages CS Sedan Ardennes.-Career:Guyot played as a central defender, mainly for Nantes, where he won the Ligue 1 title in 1995... |
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| Lens RC Lens Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du... |
 László Bölöni |
Mutual consent | Jean-Louis Garcia Jean-Louis Garcia Jean-Louis Garcia is a French football manager and former player.-Career:Garcia was a goalkeeper for many clubs including: AS Cannes, AS Monaco, SO Châtellerault, AS Nancy and FC Nantes Atlantique. As a player, he had quite a successful career apart from one game in Europe in 1995 against Bayer... |
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| Nantes | Philippe Anziani Philippe Anziani Philippe Anziani is a French former football striker and manager.-Coaching career:He has managed SC Bastia for the season 2009–10. and on 26 November 2009 SC Bastia's club officials have fired the coach Philippe Anziani due to poor results. He was named FC Nantes manager in March 2011.-External... |
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| Angers Angers SCO Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located... |
Jean-Louis Garcia Jean-Louis Garcia Jean-Louis Garcia is a French football manager and former player.-Career:Garcia was a goalkeeper for many clubs including: AS Cannes, AS Monaco, SO Châtellerault, AS Nancy and FC Nantes Atlantique. As a player, he had quite a successful career apart from one game in Europe in 1995 against Bayer... |
Joined Lens RC Lens Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du... |
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| Tours Tours FC Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within... |
Daniel Sanchez Daniel Sanchez (French footballer) Daniel Sanchez is a French former football striker currently managing Ligue 1 team Valenciennes.-References:* *... |
Joined Valenciennes Valenciennes FC Valenciennes Football Club is a French association football club based in Valenciennes. The club was founded in 1913 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Valenciennes plays its home matches at the recently-built Stade du Hainaut located within the city... |
Peter Zeidler |
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| Monaco AS Monaco FC Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille... |
Laurent Banide Laurent Banide -Coaching career:He coached Monaco, Umm-Salal and Al-Kuwait. In February 2010 the French coach has left Al Dhafra Club Abu Dhabi to join Al-Nasr SC, who replaces German colleague Frank Pagelsdorf.-References:... |
Sacked | 17th | Marco Simone Marco Simone Marco Simone is an Italian former professional football player in the striker or winger position. He most prominently played for AC Milan, with whom he won four Italian Serie A championships, as well as French clubs Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco. He played four games for the Italian national... |
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| Arles-Avignon |  Faruk Hadžibegić |
Sacked | 19th | Thierry Laurey Thierry Laurey Thierry Laurey is a retired French professional football defender and manager. He is currently without a club.... |
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League table
Results
Top goalscorers
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| 1 | Jean-François Rivière Jean-François Rivière Jean-François Rivière is a French football striker currently playing for French side Clermont Foot Auvergne 63.His previous clubs include Chamois Niortais, Stade Lavallois, Amiens SC, Besançon RC and AC Ajaccio.... |
Clermont Clermont Foot Clermont Foot Auvergne 63 is a French association football club based in Clermont-Ferrand. The first incarnation of the club was formed in 1911 and the current club was created in 1990 as a result of a merger... |
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| 2 | Gaëtan Charbonnier Gaëtan Charbonnier Gaëtan Charbonnier is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for Angers SCO.-External links:*... |
Angers Angers SCO Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located... |
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| 3 |  Kamel GhilasKamel Ghilas Kamel Fathi Ghilas is an Algerian footballer who plays for Stade de Reims on loan from Hull City as a striker. He has been capped by the Algeria national team.-Early career:... |
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| Mathieu Duhamel Mathieu Duhamel Mathieu Duhamel is a French football player who plays for French club Metz. He plays as a striker and is a former graduate of the Clairefontaine academy. Duhamel has played for a host of semi-professional and amateur clubs before securing a move to professional club Troyes ahead of the 2010–11... |
Metz FC Metz Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its... |
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 David PolletDavid 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:*... |
Lens RC Lens Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du... |
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| 6 | Abdoulay Diaby |
Sedan CS Sedan Ardennes Club Sportif Sedan Ardennes, commonly referred to as CS Sedan or simply Sedan , is a French association football club based in Sedan. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Sedan plays its home matches at the Stade Louis Dugauguez located... |
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| Alexis Allart Alexis Allart Alexis Allart is a French football forward who currently plays for French team US Boulogne.-References:*... |
Boulogne US Boulogne Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The... |
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 Ryan Mendes da GraçaRyan Mendes da Graca Ryan Isaac Mendes da Graça is a Cape Verdean football winger who plays for Le Havre AC in the Ligue 2.-Career:Mendes da Graça began his career with Batuque FC and was in summer 2008 sold from Le Havre AC, who played his European debut on 25 match day of the Ligue 1 on 13 May 2009 against AS... |
Le Havre Le Havre AC Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France... |
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| Marcos Marcos Roberto Pereira dos Santos Marcos Roberto Pereira dos Santos, usually known as Marcos is a Brazilian football striker. He currently plays for Troyes AC.He has also played for Club Athletic Bizertin and Espérance.... |
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... |
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Clermont Clermont Foot Clermont Foot Auvergne 63 is a French association football club based in Clermont-Ferrand. The first incarnation of the club was formed in 1911 and the current club was created in 1990 as a result of a merger... |
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Last updated: 26 November 2011
Source: Official Goalscorers' Standings
Assists table
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| 1 | Akim Orinel Akim Orinel Mickaël Akim Orinel is a French football player who is currently playing for Ligue 2 side LB Châteauroux.-Club career:... |
Châteauroux LB Châteauroux La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in... |
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| Thibault Giresse Thibault Giresse Thibault Giresse is a French football midfielder who currently plays for En Avant Guingamp.He signed a 2 year contract at En Avant de Guingamp on 15 June 2009.He is the Alain Giresse's son.-References:* at L'Equipe.fr... |
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 Diego GómezDiego Gómez Diego Sebastián Gómez is an Argentine professional footballer. He currently plays in the Ligue 2 for Angers SCO.-External links:... |
Angers Angers SCO Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located... |
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| 4 | Clément Tainmont Clément Tainmont Clément Tainmont is a French football player who currently plays for French club Reims in Ligue 2. He plays as midfielder and began his career with professional club Valenciennes under the tutelage of former manager Daniel Leclercq. Tainmont previously played for amateur club Dunkerque and Amiens... |
Stade Reims | 4 |
 Mounir ObbadiMounir Obbadi Mounir Obbadi is a French-Moroccan professional footballer, who plays for Troyes AC in the Championnat National.- Career :... |
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... |
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| 6 | Ghislain Gimbert Ghislain Gimbert Ghislain Gimbert is a French football striker. He currently plays for Laval.- External links :... |
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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| Amor Kehiha Amor Kehiha Amor Kehiha is a French-Algerian footballer. He currently plays for FC Istres in the French Ligue 2.-Personal:... |
Istres FC Istres Football 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... |
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| Amara Baby Amara Baby Amara Baby is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for LB Châteauroux.-External links:*... |
Châteauroux LB Châteauroux La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in... |
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| Virgile Reset Virgile Reset Virgile Reset is a French football midfielder, who currently plays for US Boulogne.- Career :Reset began his career with Lorient and joined than in summer 2006 to Sion. On 21 July 2009 the 24 year old forward has left FC Sion to sign a three year deal with Vannes OC.-External links:* *... |
Boulogne US Boulogne Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The... |
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| Valentin Eysseric Valentin Eysseric Valentin Eysseric is a French football player who currently plays for Monégasque club Monaco in Ligue 2. He plays as an attacking midfielder and began his career playing for a host of youth clubs before settling at his current club in 2007... |
Monaco AS Monaco FC Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille... |
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Last updated: 11 November 2011
Source: Official Assists' Table
Scoring
- First goal of the season: Yoann Tougzhar for Amiens against Troyes (29 July 2011)
- First own goal of the season: Nicolas PalloisNicolas PalloisNicolas Pallois is a French professional footballer who plays for Laval, on loan from Valenciennes, as a defender.-Career:...
for Clermont against Laval (29 July 2011) - Highest scoring game: 6 goals – Boulogne 3–3 Angers (5 August 2011)
- Widest winning margin: 4 goals
- Nantes 4–0 Guingamp (22 August 2011)
- Guingamp 4–0 Monaco (17 October 2011)
- Most goals scored in a match by a single team: 4 goals
- Nantes 4–0 Guingamp (22 August 2011
- Guingamp 4–0 Monaco (17 October 2011)
Discipline
- Worst overall disciplinary record (1 pt per yellow card, 3 pts per red card):
- Tours – 36 points (24 yellow & 4 red cards)
- Best overall disciplinary record: 12 points
- Lens (12 yellow & 0 red cards)
- Most yellow cards (club): 24
- Tours
- Most red cards (club): 4
- Tours
- Istres