Clermont

Ajaccio Ligue 2 side Ajaccio had a narrow escape against lower-league opposition in the Coupe de France, though Angers were not so lucky.

Clermont Helena Costa does not want her appointment as Clermont's first-team coach to be regarded as anything other than a "normal thing".

Ajaccio Ajaccio will look to put themselves back among Ligue 1 company as they enter the Coupe de la Ligue at the second-round stage on Tuesday.

CA Bastia almost embarrassed Auxerre and Ligue 2 leaders Metz were eliminated on a lively night of action in the Coupe de la Ligue.

Clermont Corinne Diacre claimed her maiden win as Clermont coach as the Ligue 2 side beat Istres 1-0 in the first round of the Coupe de la Ligue.

Clermont Clermont coach Corinne Diacre became the first woman to take charge of a men's professional football team in a competitive match in France.

Clermont Clermont have announced that Helena Costa has gone back on her decision to take over as coach of the Ligue 2 club.