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Le Mans Promotion Decision Delayed After Bastia Match Is Abandoned

A pending league ruling will determine if Le Mans return to Ligue 1.

Smoke rises after lit flares were launched on the pitch by Bastia fans during a French Ligue 2 match against Le Mans

Overview

  • On the final day of France’s second division, the game at Bastia was abandoned after flares and smoke bombs were thrown from the stands.
  • Referee Ruddy Buquet stopped play, sent players to the dressing rooms, and about an hour later confirmed the match would not restart.
  • Le Mans led 2-0 when play was halted, with Erwan Colas scoring earlier and Milan Robin adding a 91st‑minute goal.
  • The result remains uncertified while the French professional league reviews the incident, and reports suggest Bastia could receive a 3-0 forfeit loss.
  • A confirmed forfeit would promote Le Mans for the first time since 2010 and leave Bastia facing Ligue 3 after Laval’s 2-1 win over Boulogne‑sur‑Mer put them in the drop zone.