LFP Investigates Bastia Stadium Incidents After Le Mans Victory
LFP investigates Bastia stadium flare incident following Le Mans' 2-0 victory; ruling expected May 13.
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Ligue 2 Bastia Le Mans Promotion Dispute
A Ligue 2 match between SC Bastia and Le Mans FC ended 2-0 for Le Mans on May 9, 2026, but flares thrown onto the field in the 91st minute led to an LFP disciplinary investigation into the match's validity and its consequences for both clubs' league status.
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2026-08-17 to 2026-11-14 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Match interruption due to flares at Bastia stadium
The Ligue 2 match between Bastia and Le Mans was stopped indefinitely in the 91st minute of play when flares were thrown onto the field immediately after Le Mans scored their second goal. The referee made the decision to halt the match, which never resumed.
Le Mans defeats Bastia 2-0 in decisive Ligue 2 match
Le Mans FC secured a 2-0 victory over SC Bastia in the 34th and final matchday of Ligue 2 at Stade Furiani. This result ensured Le Mans' promotion to Ligue 1 after 16 years of absence and confirmed Bastia's relegation to Ligue 3.
LFP disciplinary commission opens investigation into Bastia incidents
The LFP's disciplinary commission announced on May 10 that it was opening an investigation into the incidents that occurred during the Bastia-Le Mans match. The investigation concerns both clubs, as it affects both Le Mans' promotion and Bastia's relegation.
LFP disciplinary ruling scheduled for May 13
The LFP's disciplinary commission announced it would issue its ruling on the Bastia-Le Mans incident incidents on May 13 due to the urgency of ensuring proper competition scheduling. The decision will determine the final status of both Le Mans' promotion to Ligue 1 and Bastia's relegation to Ligue 3.
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