Season 2009–10 Matches played 380 | Dates 8 Aug 2009 – 15 May 2010 Goals scored 916 | |
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Europa League Similar 2010–11 Ligue 1, 2008–09 Ligue 1, 2007–08 Ligue 1, 2011–12 Ligue 1, 2012–13 Ligue 1 |
The 2009–10 Ligue 1 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Bordeaux were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and play commenced on 8 August and ended on 15 May 2010. There were three promoted teams from Ligue 2, replacing the three teams that were relegated from Ligue 1 following the 2008–09 season. A total of 20 teams competed in the league with three clubs suffering relegation to the second division, Ligue 2. All clubs that secured Ligue 1 status for this season were subject to approval by the DNCG before becoming eligible to participate. In addition, German sportswear company Puma became the official provider of match balls for the season after agreeing to a long term partnership with the Ligue de Football Professionnel.
Contents
- Promotion and relegation
- League table
- Results
- Top goalscorers
- Assists table
- Yearly awards
- Season statistics
- Scoring
- Discipline
- Miscellaneous
- Stadia
- References
The season began on 8 August 2009 under a new format with 16 clubs beginning play simultaneously followed by 4 clubs competing the following day. Under the new format, the showcase match of the opening week will contest the winners of the league the previous season and the winners of the second division the previous season. In the match this year, defending champions Bordeaux defeating second division champions Lens 4–1 at the Stade Chaban Delmas.
On 5 May 2010, Marseille defeated Rennes 3–1 to claim their 9th Ligue 1 title and their first since the 1991–92 season. Because of their Coupe de la Ligue title, Marseille claimed the league and league cup double. It is the second straight season a club has won the league and league cup double with Bordeaux achieving it last season.
Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted from 2008–09 Ligue 2
Teams relegated to 2009–10 Ligue 2
League table
Updated to games played on 15 May 2010.
Source: Ligue 1
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
1Coupe de la Ligue winners Marseille finished as champions, fulfilling a finish of at least 4th place, thus their Europa League Third qualifying round berth will go to the 5th placed team in the league.
2Coupe de France winners Paris Saint-Germain qualify for the play-off round of UEFA Europa League 2010–11.
(C) = Champion; (R) = Relegated; (P) = Promoted; (E) = Eliminated; (O) = Play-off winner; (A) = Advances to a further round.
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified to the phase of tournament indicated; (TQ) = Qualified to tournament, but not yet to the particular phase indicated; (RQ) = Qualified to the relegation tournament indicated; (DQ) = Disqualified from tournament.
Results
Updated to games played on 15 May 2010.
Source: Ligue 1 Calendar
1 ^ The home team is listed in the left-hand column.
Colours: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For coming matches, an a indicates there is an article about the match.
Top goalscorers
Mamadou Niang won the Trophée du Meilleur Buteur.
Last updated: 21 May 2010
Source: Règlement du classement des buteurs
Assists table
Lucho González won the Trophée du Meilleur Passeur.
Last updated: 7 May 2010
Source: Règlement du classement des passeurs
Yearly awards
The nominees for the Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Manager of the Year and Goal of the Year in Ligue 1. The winner was determine at the annual UNFP Awards, which was held on 9 May. The winners are displayed in bold.
Season statistics
As of 11 April 2010
Scoring
Discipline
Miscellaneous
Stadia
Updated to games played on 7 April 2010.
Source: AFFLUENCES Par Club
1 ^ The home team is listed in the left-hand column.
Colours: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.