FC Nantes handed closed-door match following pitch invasion against Toulouse in final Ligue 1 fixture
Disciplinary measures imposed by LFP after incidents at final Ligue 1 fixture
The Ligue de Football Professionnel’s disciplinary board has handed down a series of sanctions against FC Nantes following the pitch invasion that marred their final Ligue 1 match against Toulouse on May 17. The club will play their next home game behind closed doors at the Stade de la Beaujoire, with the Loire stand also suspended for two matches.
The decision comes after Nantes supporters stormed the pitch in protest following their relegation to Ligue 2. The match was abandoned by the referee after the incidents, and the disciplinary board has now confirmed the score at the time of abandonment (0-0) as final.
Key sanctions explained
- Closed-door match: Nantes will host their next home fixture without spectators
- Tribune Loire closure: The popular Loire stand will be shut for two consecutive games
- No point deduction: The club avoided losing league points for the season
Club’s disciplinary record
Nantes escaped the most severe punishment of a points deduction, which would have further complicated their transition to Ligue 2. The club’s management is expected to implement stricter fan control measures ahead of their debut in the second division.
Club officials have not yet commented publicly on the sanctions, but internal discussions are reportedly underway to prevent similar incidents in future matches.
