Championnat National 2007-08
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The 2007–08 Championnat National is the 15th edition of the 3rd division league and began play in August 2007 and is slated to end in May 2008. Clermont Foot
Clermont Foot
Clermont Foot Auvergne 63 is a French association football club based in Clermont-Ferrand. The first incarnation of the club was formed in 1911 and the current club was created in 1990 as a result of a merger...

, US Boulogne
US Boulogne
Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The...

, and Angers SCO
Angers SCO
Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located...

 were promoted to Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...

, whereas Sporting Toulon
Sporting Toulon Var
Sporting Toulon Var is a football club from Toulon, France, who currently play in the French sixth division . The club, which was founded in 1944, is presided by Jacques Jayet and managed by Luigi Alfano.- History :...

, US Raon-l'Étape
US Raon-l'Étape
Union Sportive Raonnaise is a French association football team founded in 1921. They are based in Raon-l'Étape, Lorraine, France and are currently playing in the fourth-tier CFA. They play at the Stade Paul-Gasser in Raon-l'Étape, which has a capacity of 4,000....

, SO Châtellerault
SO Châtellerault
Stade Olympique Châtellerault is a French association football team founded in 1914. They are based in Châtellerault, Poitou-Charentes, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France amateur 2, Groupe G...

, and AS Yzeure
AS Yzeure
AS Yzeure is a French football club based in Yzeure, founded in 1938. They play at the Stade de Bellevue in the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth highest tier of French football.-Current squad:As of November 2009....

 were relegated to the CFA
Championnat de France Amateurs
The Championnat de France amateur, commonly referred to as simply CFA and formerly known as National 2, is a football league competition. The league serves as the fourth division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1, Ligue 2, and the Championnat National...

.

Promoted from the CFA
Championnat de France Amateurs
The Championnat de France amateur, commonly referred to as simply CFA and formerly known as National 2, is a football league competition. The league serves as the fourth division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1, Ligue 2, and the Championnat National...

 were Calais RUFC
Calais RUFC
Calais Racing Union FC is a French football club based in Calais, France.-The Club:The club was founded 1902 as Racing Club de Calais and was in the year 1974 renamed in Calais Racing Union Football Club....

 from Groupe A, AC Arles
AC Arles
Athlétic Club Arles-Avignon is a French association football club originally based in Arles. The club was founded in 1912 as a result of a merger and was formerly known as Athlétic Club Arles, but in 2010, moved to the nearby commune of Avignon and adopted its current name...

 from Groupe B, Rodez AF
Rodez AF
Rodez Aveyron Football is a French association football club based in Rodez. The club was founded in 1929 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C, the fourth level of French football. From 1988–1993, Rodez played in Ligue 2. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Paul...

 from Groupe C, and Villemomble Sports
Villemomble Sports
Villemomble Sports is a French football club based in Villemomble . Founded in 1922, it currently plays in the Championnat de France Amateurs , holding hold home games at the Stade Georges Pompidou, which has a capacity of 1,000.Team colours are blue and white.-Honours:*Amateur Championship :...

 from Groupe D.

20 participating teams

  • AC Arles
    AC Arles
    Athlétic Club Arles-Avignon is a French association football club originally based in Arles. The club was founded in 1912 as a result of a merger and was formerly known as Athlétic Club Arles, but in 2010, moved to the nearby commune of Avignon and adopted its current name...

  • AS Beauvais Oise
    AS Beauvais Oise
    Association Sportive Beauvais Oise is a French association football club based in Beauvais. The club was formed in 1945 as a result of a merger and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Beauvais plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre Brisson located...

  • AS Cannes
    AS Cannes
    Association Sportive de Cannes Football is a French association football club based in Cannes. The club was formed 1902 as a sports club and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth division of French football. Cannes plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin...

  • Calais RUFC
    Calais RUFC
    Calais Racing Union FC is a French football club based in Calais, France.-The Club:The club was founded 1902 as Racing Club de Calais and was in the year 1974 renamed in Calais Racing Union Football Club....

  • AS Cherbourg Football
    AS Cherbourg Football
    AS Cherbourg or the Association Sportive de Cherbourg Football is a French football club currently playing in the Championnat National, which is the third division in France...

  • US Créteil-Lusitanos
    US Créteil-Lusitanos
    Union Sportive Créteil-Lusitanos Football is a French football club based in Créteil, a southeastern suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1936 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third division of French football...

  • FC Istres
    FC Istres
    Football Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the...

  • Stade Lavallois
    Stade Lavallois
    Stade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club is a French association football club based in Laval. The club was formed on 17 July 1902 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Laval plays its home matches at the Stade Francis Le Basser located in the city and is managed by...

  • CS Louhans-Cuiseaux
    CS Louhans-Cuiseaux
    Club Sportif Louhans-Cuiseaux is a French football club.-History:Founded in 1970 after the unification of "Club Sportif Louhannais" and "Club de Cuiseaux" , based in the villages of Louhans and Cuiseaux...

  • FC Martigues
    FC Martigues
    FC Martigues play in the Championnat National, which is the third level of football in France. The club was formed in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when the club gained promotion to the professional Second Division.The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to...

  • Nîmes Olympique
    Nîmes Olympique
    Nîmes Olympique is a French association football club based in Nîmes. The club was formed on 10 April 1937 and currently play in Championnat National, the third level of French football. The club's only achievement was winning Ligue 2 in 1950 and the Championnat National in 1997...

  • Paris FC
    Paris FC
    Paris Football Club is a French association football club based in Paris. The club was founded in 1969 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Paris plays its home matches at the Stade Charléty located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris...

  • Pau FC
    Pau FC
    Pau FC is a French football club based in Pau. The team, founded in 1904 as Bleuets Notre-Dame de Pau, are currently competing in the CFA, the fourth tier of French football. They play at the Stade du Hameau. The team plays in a yellow and blue strip....

  • Rodez AF
    Rodez AF
    Rodez Aveyron Football is a French association football club based in Rodez. The club was founded in 1929 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C, the fourth level of French football. From 1988–1993, Rodez played in Ligue 2. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Paul...

  • SO Romorantin
    SO Romorantin
    Stade Olympique Romorantinais is a French association football team founded in 1930. They are based in Romorantin-Lanthenay, Centre, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France amateur. They play at the Stade Jules Ladoumègue in Romorantin-Lanthenay, which has a capacity of 8,033...

  • L'Entente SSG
  • FC Sète
    FC Sète
    FC Sète 34 is a French football club based in Sète and founded in 1900. The club won the French league twice and the French cup also twice . In 1934 they became the first club to win the French league and cup double....

  • Tours FC
    Tours FC
    Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within...

  • Vannes OC
    Vannes OC
    Vannes Olympique Club is a French association football club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city...

  • Villemomble Sports
    Villemomble Sports
    Villemomble Sports is a French football club based in Villemomble . Founded in 1922, it currently plays in the Championnat de France Amateurs , holding hold home games at the Stade Georges Pompidou, which has a capacity of 1,000.Team colours are blue and white.-Honours:*Amateur Championship :...


  • League table

    Last updated 17 May 2008
    Pos
    Club
    Pld
    W
    D
    L
    F
    A
    GD
    Pts
    Notes
    1
    Vannes OC (C) (P)
    38
    20
    9
    9
    47
    31
    +16
    69
    Promoted to Ligue 2
    2
    Tours FC
    Tours FC
    Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within...

     (P)
    38
    18
    11
    9
    53
    31
    +22
    65
    3
    Nîmes Olympique
    Nîmes Olympique
    Nîmes Olympique is a French association football club based in Nîmes. The club was formed on 10 April 1937 and currently play in Championnat National, the third level of French football. The club's only achievement was winning Ligue 2 in 1950 and the Championnat National in 1997...

     (P)
    38
    17
    12
    9
    51
    40
    +11
    63
    4
    AS Cherbourg
    AS Cherbourg Football
    AS Cherbourg or the Association Sportive de Cherbourg Football is a French football club currently playing in the Championnat National, which is the third division in France...

    38
    17
    10
    11
    47
    37
    +10
    61
    5
    Stade Lavallois
    Stade Lavallois
    Stade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club is a French association football club based in Laval. The club was formed on 17 July 1902 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Laval plays its home matches at the Stade Francis Le Basser located in the city and is managed by...

    38
    14
    16
    8
    51
    31
    +20
    58
    6
    FC Sète
    FC Sète
    FC Sète 34 is a French football club based in Sète and founded in 1900. The club won the French league twice and the French cup also twice . In 1934 they became the first club to win the French league and cup double....

    38
    14
    14
    10
    39
    29
    +10
    56
    7
    US Créteil
    US Créteil-Lusitanos
    Union Sportive Créteil-Lusitanos Football is a French football club based in Créteil, a southeastern suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1936 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third division of French football...

    38
    12
    15
    11
    47
    35
    +12
    51
    8
    AC Arles
    AC Arles
    Athlétic Club Arles-Avignon is a French association football club originally based in Arles. The club was founded in 1912 as a result of a merger and was formerly known as Athlétic Club Arles, but in 2010, moved to the nearby commune of Avignon and adopted its current name...

    38
    12
    15
    11
    37
    35
    +2
    51
    9
    AS Beauvais
    AS Beauvais Oise
    Association Sportive Beauvais Oise is a French association football club based in Beauvais. The club was formed in 1945 as a result of a merger and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Beauvais plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre Brisson located...

    38
    13
    12
    13
    44
    44
    0
    51
    10
    Paris FC
    Paris FC
    Paris Football Club is a French association football club based in Paris. The club was founded in 1969 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Paris plays its home matches at the Stade Charléty located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris...

    38
    12
    14
    12
    52
    53
    -1
    50
    11
    FC Istres
    FC Istres
    Football Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the...

    38
    13
    11
    14
    39
    42
    -3
    50
    12
    L'Entente SSG
    38
    15
    5
    18
    46
    52
    -6
    50
    13
    AS Cannes
    AS Cannes
    Association Sportive de Cannes Football is a French association football club based in Cannes. The club was formed 1902 as a sports club and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth division of French football. Cannes plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin...

    38
    12
    14
    12
    41
    49
    -8
    50
    14
    Rodez AF
    Rodez AF
    Rodez Aveyron Football is a French association football club based in Rodez. The club was founded in 1929 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C, the fourth level of French football. From 1988–1993, Rodez played in Ligue 2. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Paul...

    38
    14
    6
    18
    42
    49
    -7
    48
    15
    Calais RUFC
    Calais RUFC
    Calais Racing Union FC is a French football club based in Calais, France.-The Club:The club was founded 1902 as Racing Club de Calais and was in the year 1974 renamed in Calais Racing Union Football Club....

    38
    11
    14
    13
    39
    41
    -2
    47
    16
    CS Louhans
    CS Louhans-Cuiseaux
    Club Sportif Louhans-Cuiseaux is a French football club.-History:Founded in 1970 after the unification of "Club Sportif Louhannais" and "Club de Cuiseaux" , based in the villages of Louhans and Cuiseaux...

    38
    12
    9
    17
    40
    61
    -21
    45
    17
    Villemomble
    Villemomble Sports
    Villemomble Sports is a French football club based in Villemomble . Founded in 1922, it currently plays in the Championnat de France Amateurs , holding hold home games at the Stade Georges Pompidou, which has a capacity of 1,000.Team colours are blue and white.-Honours:*Amateur Championship :...

     (R)
    38
    9
    14
    15
    29
    38
    -9
    41
    Relegated to
    CFA
    Championnat de France Amateurs
    The Championnat de France amateur, commonly referred to as simply CFA and formerly known as National 2, is a football league competition. The league serves as the fourth division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1, Ligue 2, and the Championnat National...

    18
    Pau FC
    Pau FC
    Pau FC is a French football club based in Pau. The team, founded in 1904 as Bleuets Notre-Dame de Pau, are currently competing in the CFA, the fourth tier of French football. They play at the Stade du Hameau. The team plays in a yellow and blue strip....

     (R)
    38
    12
    5
    21
    39
    61
    -22
    41
    19
    FC Martigues
    FC Martigues
    FC Martigues play in the Championnat National, which is the third level of football in France. The club was formed in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when the club gained promotion to the professional Second Division.The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to...

     (R)
    38
    9
    13
    16
    40
    48
    -8
    40
    20
    SO Romorantin
    SO Romorantin
    Stade Olympique Romorantinais is a French association football team founded in 1930. They are based in Romorantin-Lanthenay, Centre, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France amateur. They play at the Stade Jules Ladoumègue in Romorantin-Lanthenay, which has a capacity of 8,033...

     (R)
    38
    8
    13
    17
    31
    47
    -16
    37'


    Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points

    Top goalscorers

    Last updated 10 May 2008
    Position Player's name Nationality Club Goals
    1 Hamado Ouedraogo
    Hamado Ouedraogo
    Hamado Kassi Ouédraogo is a footballer from Burkina Faso, who last played for US Orléans in the French Championnat National.- Career :Ouédraogo began his career with ASFA Yennega and was 2003...

    AS Beauvais
    AS Beauvais Oise
    Association Sportive Beauvais Oise is a French association football club based in Beauvais. The club was formed in 1945 as a result of a merger and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Beauvais plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre Brisson located...

    18
    2 Youssef Adnane
    Youssef Adnane
    Youssef Adnane is a French football player of Moroccan descent who currently plays for French club Évian Thonon Gaillard FC in Ligue 1.-Football career:...

    AS Cherbourg 17
    Welington
    Welington Dantas de Jesus
    Welington Dantas de Jesus is a Brazilian football player. He currently plays for KAC Kenitra.-Football career:Welington started his career at Atlético Mineiro. He signed a 5 year contract in June 2001. He moved to Aalborg Boldspilklub in summer 2004. He then returned to Brazil for Estrela do Norte...

    L'Entente SSG 17
    4 Maurice Dalé
    Maurice Dalé
    Maurice Junior Dalé is a French footballer of Ivorian descent. He is currently under contract for FC Nantes.-Career:...

    FC Martigues
    FC Martigues
    FC Martigues play in the Championnat National, which is the third level of football in France. The club was formed in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when the club gained promotion to the professional Second Division.The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to...

    14
    Olivier Giroud
    Olivier Giroud
    Olivier Giroud is a French footballer. He currently plays as a striker for the Ligue 1 side Montpellier.-Career:Giroud is one of Tours FC's 2009/2010 season discoveries, and was the team's top-scorer....

    FC Istres
    FC Istres
    Football Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the...

    14
    6 Robert Malm
    Robert Malm
    Robert Malm is a French-born Togolese football striker. He currently plays for AS Cannes.-Career:In January 2008, signed for Nîmes Olympique, formerly having terminated his contract with Montpellier HSC by mutual consent...

    Nîmes Olympique
    Nîmes Olympique
    Nîmes Olympique is a French association football club based in Nîmes. The club was formed on 10 April 1937 and currently play in Championnat National, the third level of French football. The club's only achievement was winning Ligue 2 in 1950 and the Championnat National in 1997...

    13
    7 Jean-Marie David
    Jean-Marie David
    Jean-Marie David is a French professional footballer. He currently plays in the Championnat National for FC Rouen.David played at the club level in Ligue 2 for FC Lorient.-External links:*...

    Paris FC
    Paris FC
    Paris Football Club is a French association football club based in Paris. The club was founded in 1969 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Paris plays its home matches at the Stade Charléty located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris...

    12
    Gilles Fabien
    Gilles Fabien
    Gilles Fabien is a French Guianan footballer, who is currently playing for Bergerac Foot.-External links:* at foot-national.com...

    Stade Lavallois
    Stade Lavallois
    Stade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club is a French association football club based in Laval. The club was formed on 17 July 1902 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Laval plays its home matches at the Stade Francis Le Basser located in the city and is managed by...

    12
    Tenema N'Diaye
    Tenema N'Diaye
    Tenema Ndiaye is a Malian football player.- International :He was part of the Malian 2004 Olympic football team, who exited in the quarter finals, finishing top of group A, but losing to Italy in the next round...

    Tours FC
    Tours FC
    Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within...

    12
    10 Franck Berrier
    Franck Berrier
    Franck Berrier is a French football player currently playing for Standard Liege.-Career:On 12 May 2010 the 25-year old French midfielder left S.V. Zulte Waregem to sign a three year deal with Standard Liege.-References:...

    AS Cannes
    AS Cannes
    Association Sportive de Cannes Football is a French association football club based in Cannes. The club was formed 1902 as a sports club and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth division of French football. Cannes plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin...

    11

    Managers

    ClubHead coach
    AC Arles  
    AS Beauvais Oise  
    AS Cannes  
    Calais RUFC  
    AS Cherbourg Football  
    US Créteil-Lusitanos  
    FC Istres  
    Stade Lavallois  
    CS Louhans-Cuiseaux  
    FC Martigues  
    Nîmes Olympique  
    Paris FC  
    Pau FC  
    Rodez AF  
    SO Romorantin  
    L'Entente SSG  
    FC Sète  
    Tours FC   Daniel Sanchez
    Daniel Sanchez (French footballer)
    Daniel Sanchez is a French former football striker currently managing Ligue 1 team Valenciennes.-References:* *...

    Vannes OC  
    Villemomble Sports  
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