Ligue 2 (France): Live Scores, Table & Fixtures
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Ligue 2 Standings, Live Scores, Fixtures & Play-offs 2026/27
Follow every Ligue 2 match with live scores, fixtures, results, and updated standings at ScoresLive for France’s 2026/27 second division. Tracking 18 clubs across 34 rounds, ScoresLive provides real-time score updates, final match results, league standings, upcoming fixtures, team form, head-to-head records, line-ups, and UK betting odds throughout the campaign. Stay updated on the intense battles for automatic promotion to Ligue 1, promotion play-offs, and survival in France's second tier.
Ligue 2 Table, Standings & Promotion Battle
The Ligue 2 table displays the current position of every club in France's second tier. Updated after every match, the standings detail matches played, wins, draws, defeats, goals scored, goals conceded, goal difference, and total accumulated points.
Ligue 2 table 2026/27
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | +14 | 22 | ||
| 2 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 18 | ||
| 3 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | +8 | 17 | ||
| 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 17 | ||
| 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 16 | ||
| 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 | ||
| 7 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 13 | ||
| 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 | ||
| 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | ||
| 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 11 | ||
| 11 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | -2 | 11 | ||
| 12 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 9 | ||
| 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 8 | ||
| 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 | ||
| 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 8 | ||
| 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 2 | -3 | 7 | ||
| 17 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -7 | 7 | ||
| 18 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 6 |
Because Ligue 2 is highly competitive, even a single result can shift the standings significantly. Continuous updates ensure supporters can closely follow the title race, automatic promotion places, play-off spots, and relegation battles.
- Real-time league table updates reflecting every goal, draw, and victory across the season.
- Clear tracking of automatic promotion places, play-off positions, and relegation spots.
- Comprehensive breakdowns of home and away performance trends.
Ligue 2 Season Format and Overview
The 2026/27 Ligue 2 campaign features 18 clubs competing across 34 rounds of regular season matches. Each team faces every other club once at home and once away.
| Competition Metric | Overview & Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Ligue 2 (France) |
| Season | 2026/27 |
| Participating Clubs | 18 clubs |
| Total Rounds | 34 rounds |
| Key Stakes | Automatic Promotion to Ligue 1, Promotion Play-offs, Relegation |
Ligue 2 Teams, Promotion Race & Play-Offs
The 2026/27 Ligue 2 season features 18 competing clubs, mixing big-city sides relegated from Ligue 1 with established second-tier clubs and the newcomers promoted from Ligue 3.
| # | Player | Club | Goals | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moussa Pape | Metz | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | Boakye Augustine | Saint-Etienne | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | D. Durand | Red Star 93 | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | Y. Fofana | Reims | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | I. Baldé | Rodez Aveyron F. | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | J. Ikanga A Ngele | Red Star 93 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | Tavares Júlio | Dijon | 4 | 1 |
| 8 | Thierno Ballo | Saint-Etienne | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | A. Hbouch | Boulogne USCO | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | A. Kanté | Laval | 3 | 0 |
| # | Player | Club | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I. Cardona | Saint-Etienne | 4 |
| 2 | Jakob Breum | Saint-Etienne | 4 |
| 3 | Clavreul Ethan | Laval | 3 |
| 4 | Daouda Guindo | Reims | 3 |
| 5 | P. Bellon | Dijon | 3 |
| 6 | R. Lipinski | Rodez Aveyron F. | 3 |
| 7 | A. Briançon | Pau FC | 2 |
| 8 | B. Besic | Boulogne USCO | 2 |
| 9 | Boakye Augustine | Saint-Etienne | 2 |
| 10 | I. Halifa | Red Star 93 | 2 |
The promotion race features both automatic routes and play-off paths:
- Automatic Promotion: The top two clubs in the final standings earn direct promotion to Ligue 1.
- Promotion Play-offs: Teams finishing in the play-off positions compete for the opportunity to face a Ligue 1 club in a promotion play-off tie.
- Relegation Battle: Bottom clubs face relegation to the division below, while additional teams may compete in relegation play-offs depending on competition rules.
Match Statistics, Betting Odds & Match Coverage
Every match page on ScoresLive brings together pre-match and in-play statistical data. Features include starting line-ups, goals, cards, substitutions, team form comparisons, head-to-head records, and in-game statistics.
For UK sports bettors, ScoresLive provides access to Ligue 2 betting odds from licensed bookmakers. Because Ligue 2 fixtures are frequently closely contested, popular betting markets include match result (1X2), draw no bet, double chance, both teams to score (BTTS), over/under 2.5 goals, correct score, promotion, and play-off qualification.
Ligue 2 Fixtures, Schedule & Match Coverage
The Ligue 2 fixtures section lists the complete French second-division schedule for 2026/27. Check kick-off times for today's matches, inspect upcoming weekend games, or review final results from previous rounds. High-interest fixtures involving former Ligue 1 clubs regularly shape the standings.
| Matchday | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Boulogne | Reims |
| 10 | Clermont | Guingamp |
| 10 | Dijon | Rodez |
| 10 | Dunkerque | Metz |
| 10 | Montpellier | Red Star |
| 10 | Nancy | Laval |
| 10 | Pau FC | Grenoble |
| 10 | Sochaux | Annecy |
| 10 | St Etienne | Nantes |
| 11 | Annecy | Montpellier |
Summary
- Real-time Ligue 2 live scores, half-time updates, full-time results, and live event tracking.
- Continuously updated 18-team standings tracking points, goal difference, and recent form.
- Complete coverage of the automatic promotion race (top two) and promotion play-off qualification.
- Dedicated team hubs for all 18 clubs in the division.
- Detailed match data covering line-ups, goal events, card discipline, substitutions, and head-to-head stats.
- Comprehensive guide to UK betting markets including 1X2, double chance, BTTS, under/over 2.5 goals, and promotion markets.
Promotion Race and the Ligue 1 Play-off Explained
Ligue 2's promotion picture is decided in two stages. The champions and runners-up go straight up, the route ESTAC Troyes and Le Mans used after finishing first and second respectively in 2025/26. The clubs finishing third to fifth then contest a mini play-off among themselves, fifth travelling to fourth first, with the winner earning the right to face third place away from home. Saint-Etienne came through that route in 2025/26 by beating Red Star and Rodez, only to lose the two-legged Ligue 1 promotion barrage 3-1 on aggregate to OGC Nice, who finished 16th in the top flight.
Relegation and the Ligue 3 Play-off
Relegation works in a similar mirror image. The bottom two clubs go down automatically, a fate that befell SC Bastia and Amiens SC after finishing 17th and 18th in 2025/26. The 16th-placed side then gets a lifeline: a two-legged play-off against the third-placed club from the division below, which was known as the Championnat National and has since been renamed Ligue 3. Stade Lavallois used that route in 2025/26 to preserve their status, beating FC Rouen 2-1 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw away in the first leg. It means every Ligue 2 club below the automatic places still has something to play for deep into May.
Who Comes Down From Ligue 1 and Up From Ligue 3
Every summer the clubs relegated from Ligue 1 arrive with top-flight squads and genuine designs on an immediate promotion push, while the clubs stepping up from Ligue 3 often bring well-supported, historically significant names back into the Ligue 2 live scores picture. At the end of 2025/26 that meant FC Nantes and FC Metz coming down, while Dijon FCO and FC Sochaux-Montbeliard stepped up as Ligue 3's top two finishers. Newly promoted sides with recent Ligue 1 pedigree of their own can be tricky opponents from the opening weekend rather than makeweights making up the numbers.
Ligue 2 Betting Guide
Promotion Outright Markets
The clubs relegated from Ligue 1 and big-city sides with recent top-flight pedigree usually head the promotion betting. Ligue 2's tight competitive balance, where the gap between second and eighth is often a handful of points, makes each-way promotion bets and top-six finishes popular markets among UK bettors following French football. For a full rundown of licensed operators and welcome offers covering French football, see ScoresLive's guide to the best UK betting sites.
Goals, Draws and Play-off Markets
Ligue 2 has a reputation for tighter, lower-scoring games than Ligue 1, which keeps the draw and under 2.5 goals markets consistently competitive prices across the division. The relegation and promotion play-offs in May add another betting angle entirely, with two-legged aggregate markets and to-qualify prices drawing extra interest once the automatic places are settled. Check ScoresLive's latest offers before kick-off to make sure you are getting the best available price on Ligue 2 matches throughout the season.
| Bookmaker | Rating | Welcome Offer |
|---|---|---|
 Ladbrokes | ★ 4.7 | Bet £10 |
 Coral | ★ 4.7 | Bet £5 |