The disciplinary committee of the French Professional Football League (LFP) has officially confirmed the 0-0 draw between Nantes and Toulouse following the incidents that led to the definitive interruption of the match on the final day of Ligue 1. The Canaris, now relegated to Ligue 2, have also been handed a penalty of one match behind closed doors.
The decision, made on May 27, validates the scoreline recorded at the time the game was halted. “After reviewing the investigation report, the committee has decided to officially confirm the score recorded on the field at the time of the definitive interruption of the match (0-0),” stated the LFP in an official statement. “Additionally, the committee has imposed the following sanctions: one match behind closed doors at the Stade de la Beaujoire, followed by the closure of the Loire Tribune for two further matches.“
what happened during the match?
On May 17, as Nantes was already certain of relegation to Ligue 2, their match against Toulouse in the 34th round of the season was interrupted following the throwing of smoke flares and the invasion of the pitch by supporters from the Loire Tribune. The situation escalated before the Nantes fans eventually returned to their section after the intervention of the riot police (CRS). The match referee, Stéphanie Frappart, then announced the definitive interruption of the game “on the prefect’s decision for safety reasons.”
As Nantes prepares to return to Ligue 2, the club will play its first home match without spectators. The restrictions imposed by the LFP reflect the seriousness of the incidents and underscore the league’s commitment to maintaining order and safety in stadiums.