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.
๐ League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | +15 | 42 | |
| 2 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 1 | +21 | 42 | |
| 3 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | +19 | 42 | |
| 4 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | +7 | 36 | |
| 5 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 35 | |
| 6 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | +7 | 32 | |
| 7 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | +5 | 31 | |
| 8 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 29 | |
| 9 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | -1 | 28 | |
| 10 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | -7 | 26 | |
| 11 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 26 | |
| 12 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | -7 | 26 | |
| 13 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | -9 | 25 | |
| 14 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 8 | -7 | 19 | |
| 15 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -11 | 18 | |
| 16 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -15 | 18 | |
| 17 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -16 | 14 |
โ Home momentum continues.
โก The hosts are on an impressive winning run.
โข Confidence is high in the home dressing room.
โ Visitors look dangerous.
โก Away team has key players returning from injury.
โข Their counter-attacking style could be decisive.
โ Classic rivalry encounter.
โก Form often goes out the window in derbies.
โข Passion and intensity will define this match.
โ Form favors hosts.
โก Home team sits higher in the table.
โข Their recent results give them the psychological edge.
โ Strong home advantage expected.
โก The hosts have been dominant at home recently.
โข Expect a controlled performance from the home side.
โ A tight contest is expected.
โก Both teams are evenly matched this season.
โข Could go either way but slight edge to experience.
โ Away form is superior.
โก The visitors have won their last 3 away games.
โข Defensive fragility at home could be exploited.
โ Even matchup, goals likely.
โก Both attacks have been in fine form.
โข Defensive errors could lead to a high-scoring game.
โ Defensive battle expected.
โก Both teams prioritize organization at the back.
โข Few clear-cut chances are anticipated.