How is the Ligue 2 schedule structured?

Twenty clubs play 38 matches from early August through late May, pausing briefly for the winter holidays. Teams meet each opponent home and away with three points for a win.

How many clubs are relegated from Ligue 2?

The bottom four clubs drop automatically to the Championnat National, making every point vital in the relegation fight.

Where can I follow live Ligue 2 scores?

Every Ligue 2 fixture on SoccerPapi links to a dedicated match center with live scores, confirmed lineups, substitutions and minute-by-minute commentary.

Ligue 2 - Fixtures, Table & Stats

Q: How does Ligue 2 promotion work?

The top two clubs earn automatic promotion to Ligue 1. Third place enters a promotion play-off that culminates in a two-legged tie against Ligue 1's 16th-place side to determine the final berth.

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About Ligue 2

Ligue 2 stretches from Dunkirk's windswept coast to Ajaccio's island heat, so travel swings and tactical tweaks define the race for promotion. Clubs juggle young loanees, veteran anchors and grassroots budgets across 38 rounds.

Night matches in Auxerre, Saint-Étienne and Bordeaux often draw 25,000+ supporters chasing a return to Ligue 1.
Data-savvy clubs lean on low-block defenses and set-piece creativity to survive the congested midwinter calendar.
Relegated sides from Ligue 1 usually retain starlets, making early-season form spikes a key storyline.

Use this hub to compare pressing intensity, rest-defense ratings and travel miles before any decisive meeting.

Table

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form

Best Attack (GF)

Best Defense (fewest GA)

Best Goal Difference

Home Fortresses

Road Warriors

Hottest Form (last 5)

Points Per Match

Lowest GA per Match

Top Scorers

Top Assists

Most Yellow Cards

Most Red Cards

Most Shots on Target

Most Key Passes

Most Minutes Played

Most Penalty Goals

Ligue 2 FAQ

How does Ligue 2 promotion work?

The champion and runner-up climb straight to Ligue 1. Third place heads into the promotion play-offs and ultimately battles Ligue 1's 16th-place finisher over two legs.

How is the season structured?

Twenty teams play 38 matches from August through May with short pauses for international breaks and the winter holidays.

How many clubs are relegated?

The bottom four finishers drop directly to the Championnat National, so survival often goes to the wire.

Where can I see live scores and lineups?

Tap any fixture on this page to open the dedicated match center, featuring minute-by-minute events, live lineups, substitutions and player form.

Ligue 2 Live Scores, Fixtures, Table & Stats Hub