2022–23 Championnat National 3

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Championnat National 3
Season 2022–23
Dates28 August 2022 to 4 June 2023
Champions Cannes [1]
Promoted12 teams
See Season outcomes section
Relegated60 teams
See Season outcomes section
Top goalscorer25 Matar Diagne, Mâcon
Biggest home win Sochaux (res) 10–1 Quetigny
Group E, Game week 23, 6 May 2023
Feignies Aulnoye 10–1 Lambres-lez-Douai
Group I, Game week 23, 6 May 2023
Biggest away win Quetigny 1–11 Sochaux (res)
Group E, Game week 11, 10 December 2022
Highest scoring Quetigny 1–11 Sochaux (res)
Group E, Game week 11, 10 December 2022
2023–24
All statistics correct as of 17:06, 7 June 2023 (UTC).

The 2022-23 Championnat National 3 is the sixth season of the fifth tier in the French football league system in its current format. The competition is contested by 168 clubs split geographically across 12 groups of 14 teams. The teams include amateur clubs (although a few are semi-professional) and the reserve teams of professional clubs. The competition starts on 28 August 2022 and is scheduled to end on 4 June 2023. [2]

Contents

Teams

On 13 July 2022, the FFF ratified the constitution of the competition, and published the groups, although there were still some issues to be resolved at the time of publishing. [3]

Changes from 2021 to 2022 season were as follows:

Teams joining the division
Teams promoted to Championnat National 3
RegionTeamMethod of qualification
Nouvelle-Aquitaine Guéret Champion, R1 Group A [5]
Portes Entre-Deux-Mers Champion, R1 Group B [6]
Pau (res)Champion, R1 Group C [7]
Pays de la Loire Saint-Nazaire Champion, R1 Group A [8]
La Roche-sur-Yon Champion, R1 Group B [8]
Beaucouze Best runner-up [9]
Centre-Val de Loire Tours Champion, R1 [10]
Dreux Second, R1 [11]
Chambray Third, R1 [11]
Corse FC Balagne Champion, R1 Corse [8]
Méditerranée Carnoux Champion, R1 Méditerranée [8]
EUGA Ardziv Second, R1 Méditerranée [12]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Cosne-sur-Loire Champion, R1 Group A [13]
Mâcon Champion, R1 Group B [6]
Quetigny Champion, R1 Group C [14]
Grand Est Reims Sainte-Anne Champion, R1 Group A. Promoted via playoffs. [15]
Jarville Champion, R1 Group C. Promoted via playoffs. [16]
Champigneulles Champion, R1 Group B. Promoted via playoffs. [16]
Occitanie Bagnols Pont Champion, R1 Group A [15]
Union Saint-Jean Champion, R1 Group B [7]
Onet-le-Château Champion, R1 Group C [7]
Hauts-de-France Longueau Champion, R1 Group A [14]
Lambres-lez-Douai Champion, R1 Group B [14]
Compiègne Champion, R1 Group C [17]
Normandy Gonfreville Champion, R1 Group A [6]
Grand-Quevilly Champion, R1 Group B [6]
Mont-Gaillard Best Runner-up [18]
Brittany US Montagnarde Champion, R1 Group A [8]
Cesson Champion, R1 Group B [7]
Dol-de-Bretagne Champion, R1 Group C [7]
Paris Île-de-France Montrouge Champion, R1 Group A [18]
Vitry-sur-Seine Champion, R1 Group B [18]
Le Mée Best Runner-up [18]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Domérat Champion, R1 Group A [7]
Feurs Champion, R1 Group B [14]
Aix-les-Bains Champion, R1 Group C [14]
Teams leaving the division
Other changes

Promotion and relegation

If eligible, the top team in each group is promoted to Championnat National 2. If a team finishing top of the group is ineligible, or declines promotion, the next eligible team in that group is promoted.

This season, five teams will be relegated from each group to their respective top regional league, subject to reprieves, as a result of the restructuring of the French leagues. [24] Extra teams are relegated from a group if more than one team is relegated to that group from Championnat National 2. In the case that no teams are relegated to a group from Championnat National 2, one less team is relegated from that group to the regional league. [25]

Reserve teams whose training centres are categorised as category 2B or lower cannot be promoted to Championnat National 2 by the rules of the competition.

League tables

Group A: Nouvelle-Aquitaine

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Libourne (P)2617635215+3757Promotion to National 2
2 Anglet 2615834024+1653
3 Chauvigny [lower-alpha 1] 2615834727+2053
4 Pau (res) [lower-alpha 2] 2513664925+2445
5 Châtellerault 26124104241+140
6 Lège Cap Ferret 26115103339638
7 Bayonne 26114113932+737
8 Niort (res) [lower-alpha 3] 26123114939+1037
9 Poitiers [lower-alpha 2] 259973327+636
10 Bordeaux (res) [lower-alpha 1] 2696113130+132
11 Portes Entre-Deux-Mers (R)26851328431529Relegation to Regional 1
12 Neuville (R)26491332501821
13 Guéret (R)26351822613914
14 Mont-de-Marsan (R)2614211963447
Updated to match(es) played on 3 June 2023. Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head results; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play points; 7) draw
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 The match between Bordeaux (res) and Chauvigny, which took place on 7 May 2023, and ended with a 5–1 victory for Bordeaux (res), was subject to a challenge and sent for review by the league. Following the review, Chauvigny were awarded a 1–0 victory, and Bordeaux (res) were deducted a penalty point after they were found to have fielded a player who played for the senior team a day earlier. [28]
  2. 1 2 The match between Poitiers and Pau (res), scheduled for 27 May 2023, did not take place, because the bus carrying Pau (res) broke down. The league will make a decision about whether the match is rescheduled. [27]
  3. The match between Niort (res) and Poitiers on 12 February 2023, which ended 0–2, was subject to a challenge and was sent for review by the league. Following the review, Poitiers were awarded a 3–0 win, and Niort (res) were deducted a penalty point.

    On 28 April 2023, the FFF announce a penalty of 2 points for Niort (res), under the rules relating to qualification of football managers and coaches. [26]

Group B: Pays de la Loire

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 La Roche (P)2615655126+2551Promotion to National 2
2 Vertou 2613856537+2847 [lower-alpha 1]
3 Challans 2613854322+2147 [lower-alpha 1]
4 Sablé 2612685340+1342
5 Laval (res)2611873728+941
6 Poiré-sur-Vie 2611693736+139
7 Fontenay 2691072820+837 [lower-alpha 2]
8 Saint-Nazaire 2691073137637 [lower-alpha 2]
9 Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu 26941333431031
10 Le Mans (res) (R)2679104142130Relegation to Regional 1
11 La Roche-sur-Yon (R)26771231451428 [lower-alpha 3]
12 Beaucouzé (R)26771232501828 [lower-alpha 3]
13 Changé (R)26471529593019
14 Pouzauges [lower-alpha 4] (R)26541731572618
Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head results; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play points; 7) draw
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head to head, Vertou vs Challans: Vertou 4 points, Challans 1 point.
  2. 1 2 Head to head, Fontenay vs Saint-Nazaire: Fontenay 4 points, Saint-Nazairt 1 point.
  3. 1 2 Head to head, La Roche-sur-Yon vs Beaucouzé: La Roche-sur-Yon 3 points, 0 goal difference. Beaucouzé 3 points, 0 goal difference. Head to head decided by overall goal difference.
  4. The match between Pouzauges and La Roche-sur-Yon on 11 February 2023, which finished 1–1, was subject to a challenge and was sent for review by the league. On 22 February 2023, the league announced that Pouzages were penalised for fielding a suspended player. La Roche-sur-Yon were awarded a 3–0 victory and Pouzauges were deducted a penalty point. [29]

Group C: Centre-Val de Loire

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Avoine Chinon (P)2618534719+2859 [lower-alpha 1] Promotion to National 2
2 Tours 2618535921+3859 [lower-alpha 1]
3 Ouest Tourangeau 2617546427+3756
4 Châteauneuf-sur-Loire [lower-alpha 2] 2612683734+342
5 Montlouis-sur-Loire [lower-alpha 3] 2612593734+341
6 Orléans (res)26113122928+136
7 Bourges Foot 18 (res) [lower-alpha 4] 2697103229+333
8 Saran 26951233451232 [lower-alpha 5]
9 Châteauroux (res)2688103737032 [lower-alpha 5]
10 Chambray [lower-alpha 2] 26681220321226 [lower-alpha 6]
11 Saint-Jean-le-Blanc (R)26751432461426 [lower-alpha 6] Relegation to Regional 1
12 Chartres (res) (R)26551627542720
13 Dreux [lower-alpha 7] (R)26661419422318 [lower-alpha 8]
14 Montargis (R)26391428532518 [lower-alpha 8]
Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head results; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play points; 7) draw
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head to head, Avoine Chinon vs Tours: Avoine Chinon 6 points, Tours 0 points.
  2. 1 2 The match between Châteauneuf-sur-Loire and Chambray on 18 September 2022 was abandoned after 11 minutes due to an injury, with the score 1–0. [30] The match was replayed on 29 October 2022.
  3. The game between Bourges Foot 18 (res) and Montlouis-sur-Loire on 23 October 2022, which finished 2–1, was subject to a challenge and was sent for review by the league. On 3 November, the league announced that Bourges Foot 18 (res) were penalised for fielding a suspended player. Montlouis-sur-Loire were awarded a 3–0 win and Bourges Foot 18 (res) were deducted a penalty point. [31]
  4. The game between Bourges Foot 18 (res) and Montlouis-sur-Loire on 23 October 2022, which finished 2–1, was subject to a challenge and was sent for review by the league. On 3 November, the league announced that Bourges Foot 18 (res) were penalised for fielding a suspended player. Montlouis-sur-Loire were awarded a 3–0 win and Bourges Foot 18 (res) were deducted a penalty point. [31]
    The game between Dreux and Bourges Foot 18 (res) on 2 April 2023, which finished 2–2, was subject to a challenge and sent for review by the league. On 6 April, the league announced that Dreux were penalised for fielding a suspended player. Bourges Foot 18 (re) were awarded a 3–0 win and Dreux were deducted a penalty point. [32]
  5. 1 2 Head to head, Saran vs Châteauroux (res): Saran 6 points, Châteauroux (res) 0 points.
  6. 1 2 Head to head, Chambray vs Saint-Jean-le-Blanc: Chambray 4 points, Saint-Jean-le-Blanc 1 point.
  7. On 16 December it was announced that the league had penalised Dreux five points due to an incident which happened during a pre-season friendly. [33]
    The game between Dreux and Bourges Foot 18 (res) on 2 April 2023, which finished 2–2, was subject to a challenge and sent for review by the league. On 6 April, the league announced that Dreux were penalised for fielding a suspended player. Bourges Foot 18 (re) were awarded a 3–0 win and Dreux were deducted a penalty point. [32]
  8. 1 2 Head to head, Dreux vs Montargis: Dreux 6 points, Montargis 0 points.

Group D: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur-Corsica

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Cannes [lower-alpha 1] (P)2419324615+3160Promotion to National 2
2 Rousset 24131104235+740
3 AC Ajaccio (res)249963527+836
4 FC Balagne 249873224+835
5 Corte 249783639334 [lower-alpha 2]
6 Marseille (res)249784534+1134 [lower-alpha 2]
7 Lucciana 249693837+133
8 Cannet Rocheville [lower-alpha 3] 2485113542729 [lower-alpha 4]
9 Istres [lower-alpha 5] 247982835729 [lower-alpha 4]
10 EUGA Ardziv 24771028431528 [lower-alpha 6]
11 Carnoux (R)2478925351028 [lower-alpha 6] Relegation to Regional 1
12 Nice (res) [lower-alpha 7] (R)2474134348521
13 Marignane GCB (res) (R)24441635541916
14 Gazélec Ajaccio [lower-alpha 8] 00000000Expelled from the league, with all results annulled.
Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head results; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play points; 7) draw
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. The game between Cannes and Cannet Rocheville on 3 December 2022, was abandoned after 53 minutes due to rain making the pitch unplayable. The FFF ordered it to be replayed. [34] The match was replayed on 7 January 2023.
  2. 1 2 Head to head, Corte vs Marseille (res): Corte 4 points, Marseille (res) 1 point.
  3. The game between Cannes and Cannet Rocheville on 3 December 2022, was abandoned after 53 minutes due to rain making the pitch unplayable. The FFF ordered it to be replayed. [34] The match was replayed on 7 January 2023.
    The game between Cannet Rocheville and Carnoux on 25 February 2023, which ended 1–1, was subject to a challenge and sent for investigation by the FFF. The FFF awarded the game 3–0 to Cannet Rocheville and deducted a penalty point from Carnoux. No explanation has yet been published.
  4. 1 2 Head to head, Cannet Rocheville vs Istres: Cannet Rocheville 6 points, Istres 0 points.
  5. The game between FC Balagne and Istres on 1 April 2023 finished 1–2, however the result was subject to a challenge and sent for investigation by the FFF. The FFF awarded the game 3–0 to FC Balagne and deducted a penalty point from Istres. No explanation has yet been published.
  6. 1 2 Head to head, EUGA Ardziv vs Carnoux: EUGA Ardziv 3 points, +1 goal difference, Carnoux 3 points, -1 goal difference.
  7. On 31 March 2023, the Commission Fédérale du Statut des Educateurs of the FFF penalised Nice (res) with the deduction of five points, after judging that the team had not had a sufficiently qualified coach for five matches in February and March 2023. [35] This was later increased to six points. [26]
  8. The match between Lucciana and Gazélec Ajaccio scheduled for 21 January 2023 did not take place due to ongoing court action against Gazélec Ajaccio. The club also suspended training for its senior teams. Lucciana were awarded the match 3–0 and Gazélec Ajaccio were deducted a point for forfeiting the game. On 23 January 2023, the Tribunal de Commerce (Commercial Court) ruled that Gazélec Ajaccio should be placed into liquidation, a decision confirmed on 30 January 2023, which resulted in their removal from the league and annulment of all their results. [36] [37]

Group E: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Mâcon [lower-alpha 1] (P)2617546126+3556Promotion to National 2
2 Pontarlier 2617274827+2153
3 Jura Dolois 2613944938+1148 [lower-alpha 2]
4 Dijon (res)2614664925+2448 [lower-alpha 2]
5 Is-Selongey [lower-alpha 3] 2615384135+645
6 Sochaux (res)2612596931+3841
7 Besançon Football [lower-alpha 1] 2612595131+2040
8 Cosne-sur-Loire 26106103635+136
9 Gueugnon 2697103534+134
10 Morteau-Montlebon [lower-alpha 4] (R)26791030421230Relegation to Regional 1
11 Grandvillars (R)26911636491328
12 Saint-Apollinaire (R)26761335491427
13 Montceau [lower-alpha 5] (R)26461620503017
14 Quetigny [lower-alpha 3] (R)26102527115883
Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head results; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play points; 7) draw
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 The game between Mâcon and Besançon Football on 13 May 2023, which finished 1–1, was subject to a challenge and was sent for review by the league. On 26 May 2023, the league announced a loss by penalty for Besançon Football, deducted a penalty point, and awarded Mâcon a 1–0 win. [38]
  2. 1 2 Head to head, Jura Dolois vs Dijon (res): Jura Dolois 4 points, Dijon (res) 1 point.
  3. 1 2 On 18 January 2023, the league published penalties of three points for Is-Selongey and six points for Quetigny, for having first-team coaches without sufficient qualifications for three and six games respecitvely. [42] [43]
  4. The game between Morteau-Montlebon and Montceau on 5 November 2022, which finished 0–1, was the subject of a challenge and was sent for review by the league. The result was removed from the table whilst the review took place. On 23 November 2022 the league rejected the challenge, and the result was re-instated. [39]
  5. The game between Pontarlier and Montceau on 25 February 2023, which finished 0–1, was subject to a challenge and was sent for review by the league. The initial review focussed on a potential suspension of a Montceau player. [40] On 23 March 2023, the league announced a loss by penalty for Montceau, deducted a penalty point, and awarded three points for a win to Pontarlier. [41]

Group F: Grand Est

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Biesheim (P)2616735421+3355Promotion to National 2
2 Raon-l'Étape 2615565829+2950
3 ESTAC Troyes (res)2614664427+1748
4 Prix-lès-Mézières 2613764430+1446
5 Thaon 2612954130+1145
6 RC Strasbourg (res)2613585439+1544 [lower-alpha 1]
7 Sarre-Union 26111145535+2044 [lower-alpha 1]
8 Reims Sainte-Anne 2610885737+2038
9 Nancy (res) [lower-alpha 2] 2611783331+236
10 Schiltigheim (R)26104125552+334Relegation to Regional 1
11 Épernay (R)2676133541627
12 Champigneulles [lower-alpha 3] (R)2637162057378 [lower-alpha 4]
13 Illkirch-Graffenstaden [lower-alpha 5] (R)2631221666508 [lower-alpha 4]
14 Jarville [lower-alpha 6] (R)2613221889715
Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head results; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play points; 7) draw
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head to head, RC Strasbourg (res) vs Sarre-Union: RC Strasbourg (res) 3 points, +1 goal difference, Sarre-Union 3 points, -1 goal difference.
  2. On 28 April 2023, the FFF announce a penalty of 3 points for Nancy (res), under the rules relating to qualification of football managers and coaches. [26]
  3. On 3 May 2023, the FFF announced a penalty of 8 points for Champigneulles, under the rules relating to qualification of football managers and coaches, for two of their staff. The penalty is subject to appeal. [44]
  4. 1 2 Head to head, Champigneulles vs Illkirch-Graffenstaden: Champigneulles 3 points, +1 goal difference, Illkirch-Graffenstaden 3 points, -1 goal difference.
  5. Illkirch-Graffenstaden were penalised regarding the match on 27 August 2022 against Raon-l'Étape. The original score was 0–0. Raon-l'Étape were awarded a 3–0 win, and Illkirch-Graffenstaden were deducted a penalty point.

    Illkirch-Graffenstaden were penalised again regarding the reverse fixture on 3 June 2023, when the match had to be abandoned after they had started the game with just 8 players, one of whom suffered an injury after less than 2 minutes. Raon-l'Étape were again awarded a 3–0 win, and Illkirch-Graffenstaden were deducted another penalty point. [45]

  6. The match between Jarville and Épernay on 18 September 2022 was not played, because the officials deemed the pitch unplayable. [46] Subsequently, Épernay were awarded a 3–0 win, and Jarville were deducted a penalty point.

Group H: Occitanie

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Béziers 2617634016+2457
2 Toulouse (res) (P)2617454626+2055Promotion to National 2
3 Stade Beaucairois 2616554321+2253
4 Castanet 2613584129+1244
5 Montpellier (res)2611693223+939
6 Agde 2610793437337
7 Alberes Argelès 2696113639333 [lower-alpha 1]
8 Colomiers 268993032233 [lower-alpha 1]
9 Onet-le-Château 2687114250831
10 Aigues-Mortes (R)2678113234229 [lower-alpha 2] Relegation to Regional 1
11 Rodez (res) (R)2692154349629 [lower-alpha 2]
12 Balma (R)2677123339628
13 Union Saint-Jean (R)26481428471920
14 Bagnols Pont (R)26441825633816
Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head results; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play points; 7) draw
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head to head, Alberes Argelès vs Colomiers: Alberes Argelès 3 points, +1 goal difference, Colomiers 3 points, -1 goal difference
  2. 1 2 Head to head, Aigues-Mortes vs Rodez (res): Aigues-Mortes 3 points, +3 goal difference, Rodez (res) 3 points, -3 goal difference.

Group I: Hauts-de-France

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Feignies Aulnoye (P)2619346029+3160Promotion to National 2
2 Lens (res)2614576430+3447 [lower-alpha 1]
3 Valenciennes (res)2614574529+1647 [lower-alpha 1]
4 Olympique Marcquois [lower-alpha 2] 2613584129+1243
5 Croix 2611873729+841
6 Lille (res)2611784130+1140
7 Compiègne 2611693940139 [lower-alpha 3]
8 Vimy 26123113440639 [lower-alpha 3]
9 Chantilly 26115104846+238
10 Maubeuge (R)2610794044437Relegation to Regional 1
11 Amiens SC (res) (R)2695124346332
12 AC Amiens (R)26611930522219
13 Lambres-lez-Douai (R)26531819614218
14 Longueau (R)26332018543612
Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head results; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play points; 7) draw
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head to head, Lens (res) vs Valenciennes (res): Lens (res) 3 points, +1 goal difference, Valenciennes (res) 3 points, -1 goal difference.
  2. The match between Vimy and Olympique Marcquois, which finished 2–1, was the subject of a challenge and was referred to the league to review. On 15 March 2023, the league penalised Olympique Marcquois for fielding a suspended player. Vimy were awarded a 3–0 win, and Olympique Marcquois were deducted a penalty point. [47]
  3. 1 2 Head to head, Compiègne vs Vimy: Compiègne 4 points, Vimy 1 point.

Group J: Normandy

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Vire (P)2618536629+3759Promotion to National 2
2 AG Caen [lower-alpha 1] 2613494538+743
3 Dieppe 2612683524+1142
4 Cherbourg (R)2612593637141Administrative relegation to Régional 3
5 Le Havre (res)2611783723+1440
6 Alençon 2610974932+1739
7 Quevilly-Rouen (res)26115104544+138
8 Oissel 2610793230+237
9 Saint-Lô 261131231421136 [lower-alpha 2]
10 Dives-Cabourg 269983535036 [lower-alpha 2]
11 Gonfreville [lower-alpha 3] (R)26103133938+133Relegation to Régional 1
12 Avranches (res) [lower-alpha 1] (R)26781132501828
13 Grand-Quevilly (R)26531829562718
14 Mont-Gaillard [lower-alpha 3] (R)26361719523314
Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head results; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play points; 7) draw
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 The match between Avranches (res) and AG Caen on 6 May 2023, which ended 2–0, was subject to a challenge. Avranches (res) were found to have fielded a suspended player. AG Caen were awarded a 3–0 victory and Avranches (res) were deducted a penalty point. [48]
  2. 1 2 Head to head, Saint-Lô vs Dives-Cabourg: Saint-Lô 4 points, Dives-Cabourg 1 point.
  3. 1 2 The match between Mont-Gaillard and Gonfreville on 6 May 2023, which ended 2–2, was subject to a challenge. Gonfreville were awarded a 3–0 victory and Mont-Gaillard were dedcuted a penalty point.

Group K: Brittany

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Dinan-Léhon (P)2616915221+3157Promotion to National 2
2 Milizac 2613764024+1646
3 Vitré 2611965437+1742
4 Fougères 26101153732+541
5 Saint-Colomban Locminé 2610884032+838
6 Lannion 2610794234+837
7 TA Rennes 26106103036636
8 Stade Briochin (res)2697103233134
9 Plabennec 2679104652630 [lower-alpha 1]
10 Pontivy 26791032431130 [lower-alpha 1]
11 Cesson (R)2686123438430 [lower-alpha 1] Relegation to Regional 1
12 Brest (res) (R)2678113535029
13 Dol-de-Bretagne (R)26721729633423
14 US Montagnarde (R)26561525482321
Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head results; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play points; 7) draw
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 3 Head to head, Plabennec vs Pontivy vs Cesson: Plabennec 5 points, +3 goal difference, Pontivy 5 points, -1 goal difference, Cesson 5 points, -2 goal difference.

Group L: Île-de-France

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Aubervilliers (P)2612864540+544Promotion to National 2
2 Linas-Montlhéry 2612683433+142
3 Drancy 2612594634+1241
4 Vitry-sur-Seine 2681353936+337
5 Les Mureaux 269894545035 [lower-alpha 1]
6 Montrouge 269893841335 [lower-alpha 1]
7 Brétigny 26112132832435 [lower-alpha 1]
8 Ivry 2681082729234 [lower-alpha 2]
9 Entente SSG 2681082725+234 [lower-alpha 2]
10 Les Ulis (R)2671273328+533Relegation to Regional 1
11 Paris FC (res) (R)2688104544+132
12 Paris Saint-Germain (res) (R)2679103130+130
13 Blanc-Mesnil [lower-alpha 3] (R)26781127381128 [lower-alpha 4]
14 Le Mée (R)26771228381028 [lower-alpha 4]
Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head results; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play points; 7) draw
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 3 Head to head, Les Mureaux vs Montrouge vs Brétigny: Les Mureaux 9 points, Montrouge 6 points, Brétigny 3 points.
  2. 1 2 Head to head, Ivry vs Entente SSG: Ivry 4 points, Entente SSG 1 point.
  3. Blanc-Mesnil were penalised for fielding a suspended player in the match at Linas-Montlhéry on 27 August 2022. The original scoreline was 2–3. Linas-Montlhéry were awarded a 2–0 win, and Blanc-Mesnil were deducted a penalty point. [49]
  4. 1 2 Head to head, Blanc-Mesnil vs Le Mée: Blanc-Mesnil 4 points, Le Mée 1 point.

Group M: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Bourgoin-Jallieu (P)2615924115+2654Promotion to National 2
2 Rumilly-Vallières 2616464717+3052
3 Saint-Étienne (res)2614574524+2147
4 Clermont (res)2612595142+941 [lower-alpha 1]
5 Vaulx-en-Velin [lower-alpha 2] 2612684134+741 [lower-alpha 1]
6 Hauts Lyonnais 26124102827+140
7 Limonest 26123114732+1539
8 Ain Sud 2691073635+137 [lower-alpha 3]
9 Feurs 2691073332+137 [lower-alpha 3]
10 Chambéry 26106103533+236
11 Domérat (R)26761327451827Relegation to Regional 1
12 Aix-les-Bains (R)26571423492622
13 Lyon La Duchère (res) (R)26551627461920
14 Montluçon (R)26242017675010
Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head results; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play points; 7) draw
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head to head, Clermont (res) vs Vaulx-en-Velin: Clermont (res) 6 points, Vaulx-en-Velin 0 points.
  2. The match between Vaulx-en-Velin and Clermont (res) on 28 August 2022 was abandoned by the referee in the 91st minute after he was hit by a bottle thrown from the crowd. The scoreline was 1–0 at the time. [50] Clermont (res) were awarded a 3–0 win and Vaulx-en-Velin were deducted a penalty point. [51]
  3. 1 2 Head to head, Ain Sud vs Feurs: Ain Sud 3 points, 0 goal difference, Feurs 3 points, 0 goal difference. Head to head resolved via overall number of goals scored.

Top scorers

As of end of season. [52]
RankPlayerClubGoals
1 Flag of Senegal.svg Matar Diagne Mâcon 25
2 Flag of France.svg Arthur Dallois Vire 22
Flag of France.svg Walid Bouabdelli Reims Sainte-Anne
4 Flag of France.svg Sofiane Sidi Ali Marseille (res) and Rousset 20
Flag of Senegal.svg Bassirou N'Diayé Sochaux (res)
Flag of France.svg Hakim El Hamdaoui Alençon
7 Flag of France.svg Jules Varvat Saint-Jean-le-Blanc 19
Flag of France.svg Isaac Tshipamba Quevilly-Rouen (res)
9 Flag of France.svg Anthony Vermet Dinan-Léhon 18
Flag of France.svg Mathias Lopes Tours
Flag of France.svg Jean-Paul Kumbi Schiltigheim

Season outcomes

Promotion

Libourne, La Roche, Avoine Chinon, Cannes, Mâcon, Biesheim, Feignies Aulnoye, Vire, Dinan Léhon, Aubervilliers and Bourgoin-Jallieu were champions of each group, and were promoted to 2023–24 Championnat National 2. Béziers finished top of their group, but were denied promotion by the DNCG , and failed to appeal successfully. [53] [54] Toulouse (res) were promoted as runners-up.

Relegation

A total of 60 teams were initially relegated due to finishing in the bottom five places in each group. Reprieves are required to maintain the correct number of teams in the division, in light of any administrative relegations from this or higher divisions enacted by the FFF and DNCG. The relegated teams will take their place in the Régional 1 competition of their respective regional leagues:

Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Mont-de-Marsan, Guéret, Neuville, Portes Entre-Deux-Mers and Bordeaux (res)

Pays de la Loire

Pouzauges, Changé, Beaucouzé, La Roche-sur-Yon and Le Mans (res)

Centre-Val de Loire

Montargis, Dreux, Chartres (res), Saint-Jean-le-Blanc and Chambray

Corsica

None [lower-alpha 1]

Mediterranean

Marignane GCB (res), Nice (res), Carnoux and EUGA Ardziv

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Quetigny, Montceau, Saint-Apollinaire, Grandvillars and Morteau-Montlebon

Grand Est

Jarville, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, Champigneulles, Épernay and Schiltigheim

Occitanie

Bagnols Pont, Union Saint-Jean, Balma, Rodez (res) and Aigues-Mortes

Hauts-de-France

Longueau, Lambres-lez-Douai, AC Amiens, Amiens SC (res) and Maubeuge

Normandy

Mont-Gaillard, Grand-Quevilly, Avranches (res), Gonfreville and Dives-Cabourg

Brittany

US Montagnarde, Dol-de-Bretagne, Brest (res), Cesson and Pontivy

Paris and Île-de-France

Le Mée, Blanc-Mesnil, Paris Saint-Germain (res), Paris FC (res) and Les Ulis

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Montluçon, Lyon La Duchère (res), Aix-les-Bains, Domérat and Chambéry

  1. Gazélec Ajaccio were liquidated during the season and will not take a place in Régional 1.

Reprieves

Any reprieve required will initially go to the tenth placed team in Group D, EUGA Ardziv. Any reprieves required beyond this will come from the tenth-placed team with the best record against the teams placed sixth to ninth in their group. [55]

Ranking of tenth placed teams. [56]
Pos Team Pts
1 Chambray 15Reprieved
2 Pontivy 13Reprieved
3 Bordeaux (res)12Reprieved
4 Dives-Cabourg 12Reprieved
5 Chambéry 11Reprieved
6 Schiltigheim 11Relegated
7 Les Ulis 10Relegated
8 Le Mans (res)9Relegated
9 Aigues-Mortes 9Relegated
10 Maubeuge 9Relegated
11 Morteau-Montlebon 3Relegated

Subject to any appeals to be enacted, reprieves are required due to the following administrative decisions:

Additionally:

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