Lower-division teams secure sixth-round spots in dramatic Cup clashes
Multiple lower-division teams advanced to the Coupe de France sixth round through decisive victories and penalty shootouts.
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Coupe de France 2026
French Cup fifth round matches held October 10-11, 2026, featuring competitive performances across multiple regions with lower-division clubs advancing through regular play and penalty shootouts.
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2026-10-12 to 2026-10-29 · UTC publication dates
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FC Chalon advances to sixth round of Coupe de France after penalty shootout
FC Chalon, the last-placed team in N2 division with zero points at the time, advanced to the sixth round of the Coupe de France on October 11, 2026. They defeated Semur Epoisses (Departmental 1) after a match that ended 1-1, with Aït Fana scoring first for Chalon and Theo Didier Jamette equalizing for Semur at the 90th minute. Chalon won the penalty shootout 6-7 despite an inconsistent performance.
Riviera FC advances to sixth round of French Cup after penalty shootout
Riviera FC qualified for the sixth round of the Coupe de France after defeating AS Cagnes/Le Cros in a penalty shootout on October 11, 2026. The match ended 0-0 after full time. Goalkeeper Mathis Poleri Alunno made two crucial saves during the penalty shootout to secure the victory 6-5. This is Riviera FC's first appearance in the sixth round since 2022. They will face Istres (N1) at home in the next round.
AS Paray qualifies for Coupe de France sixth round after dramatic derby victory
AS Paray defeated US St-Sernin in a dramatic Saône-et-Loire derby on October 11, 2026 to advance to the sixth round of the Coupe de France. The match remained 0-0 until the 80th minute when Martins opened scoring for St-Sernin. Paray equalized with a goal from Lois Brivet, forcing a penalty shootout. Paray won the shootout after goalkeeper Barnet saved a shot and the ball rebounded off the crossbar. Off-field incidents and supporter clashes occurred during the tense finale.
Fifth round of French Cup completed in Brittany with four lower-division teams advancing
The fifth round of the Coupe de France was completed on October 10-11, 2026 in Brittany with 30 matches. Four lower-division teams from different Breton departments qualified for the sixth round: US Perros Louannec (R3) defeated Entente Pontrieux 3-1, Hermine Concarneau (R3) won 2-1 against Relecq-Kerhuon, Moréac won 3-2 over Quessoy (R1), and US Janzé defeated Plescop (R3) 2-1. Notable upset performances demonstrated competitive balance across divisions.
FC Koetzingue defeats AS Ramonchamp 4-0 in Coupe de France fifth round
FC Koetzingue (R1) defeated AS Ramonchamp (D1) 4-0 on October 11, 2026 in the fifth round of the Coupe de France. Ramonchamp, making its first appearance at this stage, conceded three goals in the first half by Migale (35'), Litim (36'), and Diallo (45'+2). Junker added a fourth goal in the 88th minute. The three-division difference between the teams was evident on the pitch.
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