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.
⚡ Balanced tactical approaches with emphasis on promotion battles and developing players.
📌 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
| # | Lag | 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 |
① Home momentum continues.
② The hosts are on an impressive winning run.
③ Confidence is high in the home dressing room.
① Visitors look dangerous.
② Away team has key players returning from injury.
③ Their counter-attacking style could be decisive.
① Classic rivalry encounter.
② Form often goes out the window in derbies.
③ Passion and intensity will define this match.
① Form favors hosts.
② Home team sits higher in the table.
③ Their recent results give them the psychological edge.
① Strong home advantage expected.
② The hosts have been dominant at home recently.
③ Expect a controlled performance from the home side.
① A tight contest is expected.
② Both teams are evenly matched this season.
③ Could go either way but slight edge to experience.
① Away form is superior.
② The visitors have won their last 3 away games.
③ Defensive fragility at home could be exploited.
① Even matchup, goals likely.
② Both attacks have been in fine form.
③ Defensive errors could lead to a high-scoring game.
① Defensive battle expected.
② Both teams prioritize organization at the back.
③ Few clear-cut chances are anticipated.