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]
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]
Mulhouse were relegated by the DNCG for financial reasons and subsequently entered receivership.[19][20]
Narbonne were relegated by the Occitanie league after receiving a points deduction for not fielding junior teams in competitions as required by the regulations..[21][22]
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.
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:
^ abThe 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.[26]
^ abThe 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]
^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.[28]
^ abHead 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.
^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]
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:
^ abHead to head, Avoine Chinon vs Tours: Avoine Chinon 6 points, Tours 0 points.
^ abThe 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.
^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 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]
^ abHead to head, Saran vs Châteauroux (res): Saran 6 points, Châteauroux (res) 0 points.
^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]
^ abHead to head, Dreux vs Montargis: Dreux 6 points, Montargis 0 points.
Expelled 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:
^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.
^ abHead to head, Corte vs Marseille (res): Corte 4 points, Marseille (res) 1 point.
^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.
^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.
^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.[28]
^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]
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:
^ abThe 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]
^ abHead to head, Jura Dolois vs Dijon (res): Jura Dolois 4 points, Dijon (res) 1 point.
^ abOn 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 respectively.[39][40]
^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.[41]
^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.[42] 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.[43]
^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.[28]
^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]
^ abHead to head, Champigneulles vs Illkirch-Graffenstaden: Champigneulles 3 points, +1 goal difference, Illkirch-Graffenstaden 3 points, -1 goal difference.
^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]
^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.
^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]
^ abHead to head, Compiègne vs Vimy: Compiègne 4 points, Vimy 1 point.
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:
^ abThe 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]
^ abThe 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.
^ abHead to head, Ivry vs Entente SSG: Ivry 4 points, Entente SSG 1 point.
^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]
^ abHead to head, Blanc-Mesnil vs Le Mée: Blanc-Mesnil 4 points, Le Mée 1 point.
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:
^ abHead to head, Clermont (res) vs Vaulx-en-Velin: Clermont (res) 6 points, Vaulx-en-Velin 0 points.
^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]
^ abHead 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.
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:
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]
Subject to any appeals to be enacted, reprieves are required due to the following administrative decisions:
Poissy and Évreux were excluded from National competitions by the DNCG, and will not take their place in National 3, having been relegated from 2022–23 Championnat National 2.[57] Poissy appealed unsuccessfully against the decision.[58]
C'Chartres Football were administratively relegated to Régional 1, in addition to being relegated from 2022–23 Championnat National 2.[59] The decision was confirmed on appeal.[58]
FC Sète 34 were placed into receivership, which automatically triggered an administrative relegation. Due to finishing in the 2022–23 Championnat National 2 relegation places, they will therefore be relegated at least to Régional 1.[60]
Cherbourg were excluded from National competitions by the Ligue de Normandie, and will be relegated to Régional 3.[61][62]
Sedan were excluded from national competition by the DNCG appeals committee, after unsuccessfully appealing their demotion from 2022–23 Championnat National.[63]
Additionally:
Canet Roussillon FC were initially administratively relegated to Régional 1, in addition to being relegated from 2022–23 Championnat National 2, but successfully appealed the decision.[64][58]
