Fixtures

DateRHome vs Away-
11/01 17:00 9 Blois Foot 41 vs Haguenau View
11/01 17:00 9 Chantilly vs Feignies Aulnoye FC View
11/01 17:00 9 Bieshiem vs Wasquehal View
11/01 17:00 9 St Pryve St Hilaire vs Chambly Thelle FC View
11/01 17:00 9 Dieppe vs Colmar View
11/01 17:00 9 Epinal vs FC Bastia-Borgo View
11/01 17:00 9 Furiani Agliani vs Bourges 18 View
11/01 17:00 9 Beauvais vs Thionville FC View
11/01 17:00 9 Lorient II vs Les Herbiers View
11/01 17:00 9 Locmine Saint-Colomban vs SV Wals-Grünau View
11/01 17:00 9 La Roche VF vs Voltigeurs de Chateaubriant View
11/01 17:00 9 Stade Poitevin vs Saumur Olympique View

Results

Date R Home vs Away -
10/18 17:00 8 [16] AS Montlouis vs Olga Danilovic [12] 2-0
10/18 17:00 8 [7] Aviron Bayonnais vs Lorient II [10] 2-1
10/18 16:00 8 Avranches vs FC Chauray 3-1
10/18 16:00 8 Limonest vs Istres 1-4
10/18 16:00 8 [1] Rumilly Vallieres vs Andrezieux [10] 1-1
10/18 16:00 8 Frejus vs Cannes 0-1
10/18 16:00 8 [6] Sporting Club Toulon vs Hyeres FC [9] 0-0
10/18 16:00 8 [16] Mertens/Naydenova vs US Lusitanos Saint-Maur [2] 1-0
10/18 16:00 8 Nimes vs Saint Priest 3-0
10/18 16:00 8 [6] Bordeaux vs La Roche VF [1] 3-0
10/18 16:00 8 Voltigeurs de Chateaubriant vs Stade Poitevin 0-0
10/18 16:00 8 Saumur Olympique vs Angouleme 2-1

The Championnat National 2, commonly known as National 2 and formerly known as Championnat de France Amateur (CFA), is a football league competition. The league serves as the fourth tier of French football league system behind Ligue 1, Ligue 2 and Championnat National. Contested by 48 clubs, the Championnat National 2 operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Championnat National and Championnat National 3, the fifth division of French football. Seasons run from August to May, with teams in the three groups playing 30 games each. Most games are played on Saturdays and Sundays, with a few games played during weekday evenings. Play is regularly suspended the last weekend before Christmas for two weeks before returning in the second week of January.

The Championnat de France amateur was initially founded by the French Football Federation in 1927 and was composed of the regional amateur league champions. The league served as the first division of French football until 1929 before the league was converted to the professional league that exists today in 1932. The current incarnation of the league is a simple rebrand of the CFA, which was founded in 1993 as National 2 and lasted for five years before being converted to the CFA name in 1998 and the National 2 name in 2017. Some clubs that participate in the league are semi-professional. The matches in the league attract on average between 800 and 1,000 spectators per match. However, this average is dragged down by the minuscule turnouts for the pros' home reserve matches.

History

The amateur championship of France was created in 1993 under the name National 2 as an heir to the now-defunct Division 3. The league's debut coincided with the creation of the Championnat National, the third division of French football, which is commonly known as National. For the first three years of the competition, an amateur champion was crowned in France regardless of whether the club was amateur or a reserve team. In 1998, the French Football Federation changed the competition's format creating two separate tables; one for the amateur clubs and another for the reserve teams of professional clubs. The dual tables allowed the league to declare a champion for the amateurs and the reserves with four team tournaments being held following the conclusion of league play to determine the champions. At the same time the competition was renamed Championnat de France Amateur (CFA). In 2001, the federation ended this style and reverted to the original format allowing both the amateur clubs and reserve teams to be grouped together based on their regional location. The winner of each group would then earn promotion to the Championnat National, unless the club is a reserve team. Meanwhile, the reserve teams continued to use the previous format with the best reserve teams of each group being inserted into a tournament to decide the reserves' champion.

In 2017, the FFF reorganised amateur football along the lines of the 2016 reorganisation of the Regions of France, creating Championnat National 2 and Championnat National 3 to replace CFA and CFA2. For National 2 this was in effect just a change of name, whilst National 3 saw a major restructure.

As part of the restructure of the French football leagues system between 2022 and 2026, the league was reduced from 64 teams across 4 groups in 2022–23, to 56 across 4 groups in 2023–24, and will have 48 teams across 3 groups from 2024–25.

The France National 2, officially known as National 2, is the fourth tier of professional football in France. Established in 2016, this league serves as a crucial stepping stone for clubs aspiring to reach higher levels of competition, including Ligue 2. The tournament features a diverse array of teams from across the country, showcasing a mix of established clubs and emerging talents.

National 2 is divided into several groups, each comprising teams that compete in a round-robin format. The league operates on a promotion and relegation system, with the top teams earning the opportunity to ascend to National 1, while the lower-performing teams face the risk of dropping to the regional divisions.

The tournament is known for its competitive spirit and the development of young players, as many clubs prioritize nurturing talent to prepare them for professional careers. Matches are held in various stadiums, providing fans with an exciting atmosphere and a chance to support their local teams.

With its rich history and commitment to fostering football in France, the France National 2 plays a vital role in the country's football ecosystem, contributing to the growth of the sport at all levels.