Four days after their crucial 2-0 victory over Bastia on May 9, the promotion of Le Mans FC to Ligue 1 has been officially confirmed. The disciplinary committee of the French Professional Football League (LFP) validated the match result on Wednesday, May 13, ensuring the club’s return to the top tier for the first time in 16 years.

The final whistle never came on the pitch. Referee Ruddy Buquet had already abandoned the match in the stoppage time after smoke bombs were thrown onto the field following Le Mans’ second goal. Though the game was abandoned, the disciplinary body took charge of determining the final outcome and any sanctions against Bastia’s supporters, whose actions disrupted the proceedings.

Key consequences of the decision:

• The Sporting Club de Bastia faces two closed-door matches and one suspended game at the Armand-Cesari stadium as punishment for the fan behavior.
• The 2-0 victory stands, securing Le Mans FC’s second-place finish in Ligue 2’s 2025-2026 season.
• The club’s return to Ligue 1 marks the culmination of an exceptional season for the promoted team.