Season | 2016–17 |
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Champions | Châteauroux |
Promoted |
Quevilly-Rouen Châteauroux |
Relegated |
Belfort Sedan CA Bastia Épinal |
Matches played | 306 |
Goals scored | 728 (2.38 per match) |
Top goalscorer | 18 goals (Umut Bozok, Marseille Consolat) |
← 2015–16
2017–18 →
All statistics correct as of 12:49, 25 May 2017 (UTC).
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The 2016–17 Championnat National season will be the 19th season since its establishment. The fixtures were announced on 15 July 2016.
There are 18 clubs in the league, with four promoted teams from Championnat de France Amateur replacing the four teams that were relegated from National following the 2015–16 season. All clubs that secured National status for the season were subject to approval by the DNCG before becoming eligible to participate.
As of 14 July 2016, the following teams have mathematically achieved qualification for the 2016–17 season. Evian Thonon Gaillard, who were relegated from Ligue 2, was sent administratively to CFA due to financial troubles. As a result, Épinal were added back to National.
Promoted from CFA
Relegated from Ligue 2
Relegated to CFA
Relegated to 6th tier
Promoted to Ligue 2
The 2016–17 season will see the return of a Relegation play-off between the 18th placed Ligue 2 team and the 3rd placed team in the Championnat National in a two-legged confrontation. The Championnat National team will host the first game.
Orléans win 2–0 on aggregate