The 2010–11 Championnat de France amateur 2 was the 13th edition since its establishment. The reserves of Metz were the defending champions. Due to the elongated appeals process involving each clubs' eligibility, the groups and fixtures were unveiled to the public on 15 July 2010 and the season began on 21 August and ended on 4 June 2011.[1][2] There were 22 promoted teams from the regional leagues of the Division d'Honneur, replacing the 22 teams that were relegated from the Championnat de France amateur 2 following the 2009–10 season. A total of 130 teams competed in the league with 22 clubs suffering relegation to the sixth division, the Division d'Honneur. All non-reserve clubs that secured league status for the season were subject to approval by the DNCG before becoming eligible to participate.[3][4]
Changes in 2010–11
Promotion and relegation
Teams relegated to Championnat de France amateur 2
On 15 June 2010, following a study of each club's administrative and financial accounts in the Championnat de France amateur, the DNCG ruled that Besançon RC, Hyères FC, CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, FC Montceau Bourgogne, EDS Montluçon, Olympique Noisy-le-Sec, and RCF Paris would be relegated to the Championnat de France amateur 2. The organization also ruled that newly promoted club Calais RUFC would be excluded from ascending to the fourth division, while SO Cassis Carnoux, which had been relegated from the Championnat National, would also be excluded from the league. The second place club in Calais' group, CMS Oissel, who was set to replace Calais was also denied promotion to the Championnat de France amateur. All clubs had the option to appeal the decision.[5]
On 7 July, Besançon, Hyères, and Oissel's appeals were heard by the DNCG Appeals Committee and, following deliberation and explanations from each club, the committee ruled in favor of Besançon, but upheld the appeals of Hyères and Oissel. The following day, the appeals committee granted both Louhans-Cuiseaux and Noisy-le-Sec appeals to stay in the fourth division.[6][7][8] The committee, however, upheld the rulings of Calais, Montceau Bourgogne, Montluçon, and Racing Paris.[9]
Updated to match(es) played on 6 June 2011. Source: French Football Federation Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated Notes:
Updated to match(es) played on 6 June 2011. Source: French Football Federation Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Updated to match(es) played on 6 June 2011. Source: French Football Federation Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Updated to match(es) played on 6 June 2011. Source: French Football Federation Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated Notes:
Updated to match(es) played on 6 June 2011. Source: French Football Federation Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated Notes:
Updated to match(es) played on 6 June 2011. Source: French Football Federation Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Updated to match(es) played on 6 June 2011. Source: French Football Federation Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated Notes:
^On 24 March 2011, Montluçon were order by a tribunal to enter liquidation and cease activity within 15 days due to the club's insurmountable debt.[10]
Updated to match(es) played on 6 June 2011. Source: French Football Federation Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes
^ Administratively relegated to the league by the DNCG.
^The DNCG is responsible for overseeing the legal and financial accounts of football clubs in France. If clubs operating in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 don't meet the DNCG's expectations, they can face sanctions, such as relegation.
^"Actualités DNCG". LFP. Ligue de Football Professionnel. 26 May 2009. Archived from the original on June 3, 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2009.