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Le Mans FC secures promotion to Ligue 1 after seventeen-year absence
- Le Mans FC has secured direct promotion back to Ligue 1 after a seventeen-year absence from France's top flight.
- The club finished second in Ligue 2 with 62 points, powered by an 11-match undefeated run to end the season.
- This achievement completes a remarkable resurrection for a club that was liquidated and sent to the sixth division in 2013.
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Conclusion
In the final Ligue 2 standings snapshot on 2026-05-25, Le Mans finished 2nd with 62 points (16 wins, 14 draws, 4 losses, and a goal difference of +19) to earn direct promotion to Ligue 1. Their match results showed an 11-match undefeated streak (6 wins, 5 draws) from 2026-02-23 until the final matchday on 2026-05-09.