National 1
National 1 is the third tier of French football, serving as the primary gateway to Ligue 2. It features 20 clubs competing in a double round-robin format across 38 rounds, with promotion to Ligue 2 and relegation to National 2. Rebranded to National 1 in 2020, the league is known for developing emerging talent and for competitive campaigns across the country.
โก Balanced tactical approaches with emphasis on promotion battles and developing players.
๐ Notable Facts
- Rebranded to National 1 in 2020.
- Season structure features 20 clubs playing 38 matches each.
- Mix of professional and semi-professional clubs from across France.
League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 1 | +22 | 46 | |
| 2 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | +14 | 45 | |
| 3 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | +21 | 45 | |
| 4 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 41 | |
| 5 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | +8 | 40 | |
| 6 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | +9 | 38 | |
| 7 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | +7 | 37 | |
| 8 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 30 | |
| 9 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | -6 | 28 | |
| 10 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | -3 | 28 | |
| 11 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | -9 | 28 | |
| 12 | 24 | 5 | 12 | 7 | -1 | 27 | |
| 13 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | -9 | 26 | |
| 14 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -14 | 21 | |
| 15 | 23 | 3 | 11 | 9 | -8 | 20 | |
| 16 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -12 | 19 | |
| 17 | 23 | 2 | 8 | 13 | -19 | 14 |
โ Defensive battle expected.
โก Both teams prioritize organization at the back.
โข Few clear-cut chances are anticipated.
โ Villefranche Beaujolais has the edge on paper after recent form.
โก Chรขteauroux will push back, but the away defense may hold.
โข A goal-filled encounter could tilt in Villefranche's favor.
โ Dijon should control the game at home.
โก Aubagne Air Bel will struggle to keep pace defensively.
โข Expect a clean sheet for Dijon and a comfortable win.
โ Fleury 91 start as favorites at home with an edge in attack.
โก Quevilly can threaten, but gaps at the back may favor the hosts.
โข Expect a competitive, goal-rich affair with Fleury clinching it.
โ Caen should assert themselves away from home.
โก Le Puy will battle but may struggle to deny the visitors.
โข Caen likely secures a clean sheet and the win.
โ Paris 13 Atletico travel with momentum to a tricky away day.
โก Orlรฉans will threaten on the counter and look to disrupt Paris' rhythm.
โข A tight, win-for-away predict could hinge on late goals.
โ Rouen look set to take advantage of home comforts.
โก Stade Briochin will push for an equaliser but may fall short late.
โข A 2-1 Rouen win is a plausible outcome.
โ Sochaux should dominate possession at home.
โก Concarneau will look to frustrate, but chances may be limited.
โข Sochaux likely to secure a comfortable 2-0 win.
โ Valenciennes and Ajaccio appear evenly matched with no clear favorite.
โก Both sides have players capable of breaking the deadlock.
โข A balanced 1-1 draw is a plausible outcome.
โ Versailles start at home with a slight edge, aided by a favorable edge in form and home advantage.
โก Bourg-en-Bresse Peronnas will look to exploit counter opportunities, but may struggle to keep pace throughout the match.
โข Expect a tight but open game with a late goal deciding the winner.