Auxerre, who this Friday drew 0-0 against Amiens, in the 37th round of Ligue 2, mathematically guaranteed promotion to the French first division, a year after being relegated.
With one round remaining in the championship, Auxerre secured the Ligue 2 title. They have 71 points and can no longer be caught by Angers (2nd), who are four points behind, nor by Saint-Etienne (3rd), who are six love us.
Saint-Etienne, a very traditional team in French football that is going through difficult times, complicated its fight for promotion by drawing 1-1 with Rodez. The team is two points behind Angers, who won 2-1 on their visit to Annecy.
The other direct access spot to the elite of French football will go to the second-placed team at the end of the next round. The third place will go to the winner of a playoff between the teams that finish between third and fifth place.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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