In a high-scoring match, Lorient clinched a 5-0 victory over Clermont on Sunday, but narrowly missed out on a spot in the playoffs. As a result, Lorient will join Clermont in Ligue 2 next season. Meanwhile, Angers secured their promotion to the higher league with a goalless draw against Dunkerque on the same evening, finishing in second place behind Auxerre.
With Metz, Saint-Étienne, Rodez, and Paris FC still vying for the 18th and final spot in Ligue 1, Rodez and Paris FC face each other in a pre-playoff match on Tuesday. The winner will go up against ASSE, with the ultimate goal of challenging Metz in a two-leg playoff to determine who will either stay in or join the French top-flight for the 2024-2025 season.
Troyes, on the other hand, faces certain relegation to Ligue 2, regardless of the outcome of their match against Valenciennes. This scenario marks a devastating blow for Troyes, who had only been relegated from Ligue 1 last year. Additionally, Quevilly-Rouen, Concarneau, and Valenciennes will also drop down to the lower division along with Troyes.