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Le Mans Wins 0-2, Promotion Threatened by Fan Violence

5/10/2026

Summary

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Le Mans beat Bastia 0-2 on the day, securing Ligue 1 promotion.
The referee halted match after Bastia fans threw flares and explosives, leaving score unconfirmed.
A commission will meet to decide if the 0-2 result stands, keeping Saint-Étienne ahead of Le Mans.
Bastia’s relegation to Championnat National coincides with Troyes winning the Ligue 2 title and promotion.
Laval will contest a relegation playoff while Red Star and Rodez join Saint-Étienne in promotion playoffs.

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Story summary

Le Mans beat Bastia 0-2 on the day, securing Ligue 1 promotion.
The referee halted match after Bastia fans threw flares and explosives, leaving score unconfirmed.
A commission will meet to decide if the 0-2 result stands, keeping Saint-Étienne ahead of Le Mans.
Bastia’s relegation to Championnat National coincides with Troyes winning the Ligue 2 title and promotion.
Laval will contest a relegation playoff while Red Star and Rodez join Saint-Étienne in promotion playoffs.