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Ligue 1Season 2025Form (last 5)
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Ligue 1
Le Havre AC
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Toulouse FCLe Havre ACStandings
Ligue 1 standings for the 2025/2026 season.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  Paris Saint-Germain FC | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | +45 | 76 |
| 2Qualification |  Racing Club de Lens | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | +31 | 70 |
| 3Qualification |  Lille OSC | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | +15 | 61 |
| 4Qualification |  Olympique Lyonnais | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | +13 | 60 |
| 5 |  Olympique de Marseille | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | +18 | 59 |
| ··· | |||||||
| 14 | Le Havre AC | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | -12 | 35 |
Recent Results
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Angers SCOLe Havre ACHistory of Le Havre
Founding and Early Years
Le Havre AC is traditionally presented as the oldest club in French football, founded in 1872, though this date is contested by historians: the multi-sport club is more likely to date from 1884, its football section from 1894, with the 1872 date probably originating from an error in a 50th-anniversary book published in 1952.
Club Evolution
Nicknamed "Les Ciel et Marine" (Sky-and-Navy), after its traditional colours, the club have played since 2012 at the Stade Océane, which replaced the former Stade Jules-Deschaseaux.
Great Managers
Luka Elsner led the club to the 2022-23 Ligue 2 title and a return to Ligue 1 after 15 years away. Didier Digard, in charge since 2024, has since stabilised the club in the top flight across two full seasons.
Iconic Players
Jean Saunier remains the club's all-time top scorer. Le Havre's academy has stood out for developing numerous talents who became internationals elsewhere, including Steve Mandanda, Benjamin Mendy, and Lassana Diarra.
Major Achievements
Le Havre AC won the Coupe de France in 1958-59 while playing in the second division, an achievement that stood alone for 50 years, along with six Ligue 2 titles, without ever winning Ligue 1.
The Club Today
Led by Didier Digard and chaired by Jean-Michel Roussier, under the majority ownership of American fund Blue Crow Sports Group since 2025, Le Havre AC finished 14th in Ligue 1 in 2025-26, confirming their regained stability in the top flight.
Overall record
Based on the last 34 matches played
FC Lorient✈️Olympique de Marseille✈️Recent Arrivals
No recent arrivals recorded.
Frequently asked questions
When is Le Havre AC's next match?+
Le Havre AC face AS Monaco FC on 23 August 2026.
What is Le Havre AC's current standing?+
Le Havre AC are currently 14 in Ligue 1 with 35 points.
Is Le Havre AC really the oldest club in France?+
The club is traditionally presented as such, founded in 1872, though this date is contested by historians.
What unique feat did Le Havre achieve in 1959?+
Winning the Coupe de France while playing in the second division, a feat that stood alone for 50 years.
Which great players came through Le Havre's academy?+
Steve Mandanda, Benjamin Mendy, and Lassana Diarra.
When did Le Havre return to Ligue 1?+
In 2023, after winning the Ligue 2 title, ending a 15-year absence.
What is Le Havre AC's home stadium?+
The Stade Océane, their home since 2012.
Who is Le Havre AC's current head coach?+
Didier Digard, since 2024.
Who owns Le Havre AC?+
American fund Blue Crow Sports Group, since 2025.