Teams
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Bordeaux II
Stade Bordelais
Ussa Vertou
Brest II
UJA Maccabi Paris
Vannes OC
Lannion FC
Niort II
Angouleme
AS Cozes
La Roche VF
Sochaux II
Paris FC II
Selongey
Tours II
Angers II
Guingamp II
Creteil II
US Ivry
Pau II
Limoges
Bastia II
Saint Priest
Reims II
St-Ouen L'Aumone
Genets Anglet
Villefranche
Maccabi Paris
Dinan Lehon
Sable FC
Sénart-Moissy
Forbach
Bourges
Tourcoing
USM Senlis
Boulogne II
Vauban Strasbourg
St Pryve St Hilaire
Haguenau
Strasbourg II
The France CFA 2, officially known as the Championnat National 2, is a prominent semi-professional football league in France, serving as the fourth tier of the French football league system. Established in 2016, it plays a crucial role in the development of clubs and players aspiring to reach higher levels of competition, including Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
The league features a diverse array of teams from across the country, showcasing regional talent and fostering local rivalries. With a total of 64 clubs divided into four groups, the tournament operates on a promotion and relegation system, allowing the top teams to ascend to the Championnat National (the third tier) while the lower-performing teams face the risk of dropping to the National 3.
Matches in the CFA 2 are characterized by passionate fan support, competitive spirit, and a focus on youth development, as many clubs prioritize nurturing young talent. The league not only provides a platform for emerging players to gain valuable experience but also serves as a vital stepping stone for clubs aiming to establish themselves in the higher echelons of French football.
Throughout the season, teams compete in a round-robin format, with each club playing the others in their group. The excitement of the CFA 2 lies in its unpredictability, as clubs battle for glory, striving for promotion and the chance to make their mark in the storied history of French football.
The league features a diverse array of teams from across the country, showcasing regional talent and fostering local rivalries. With a total of 64 clubs divided into four groups, the tournament operates on a promotion and relegation system, allowing the top teams to ascend to the Championnat National (the third tier) while the lower-performing teams face the risk of dropping to the National 3.
Matches in the CFA 2 are characterized by passionate fan support, competitive spirit, and a focus on youth development, as many clubs prioritize nurturing young talent. The league not only provides a platform for emerging players to gain valuable experience but also serves as a vital stepping stone for clubs aiming to establish themselves in the higher echelons of French football.
Throughout the season, teams compete in a round-robin format, with each club playing the others in their group. The excitement of the CFA 2 lies in its unpredictability, as clubs battle for glory, striving for promotion and the chance to make their mark in the storied history of French football.