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F.C. Sochaux-Montbéliard
Full name Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard
Founded 1928
Ground Stade Auguste Bonal
Ground Capacity 20,005
Chairman Alexandre Lacombe
Manager Éric Hély
League Ligue 1
2012/13 Ligue 1, 15th

F.C. Sochaux-Montbéliard is a well-known football club from France. They were founded in 1928, which means they have a long history in French football. The team plays their home games at the Stade Auguste Bonal stadium. Currently, they play in Ligue 2, which is the second-highest football league in France.

Winning the League

F.C. Sochaux-Montbéliard has won some important titles in French football. Winning a league means they finished first in their division for that season.

  • They won the top French football league, then called Division 1, two times:
    • 1934/35 season
    • 1937/38 season
  • They also won the second division, now called Division 2, two times:
    • 1946/47 season
    • 2000/01 season

Team Performance in Recent Years

A team's league position shows how well they did in the competition each season. A lower number means they finished higher up the league table.

Here's a look at F.C. Sochaux-Montbéliard's performance in the top French league, Ligue 1, and the second division, Ligue 2, since the year 2000:

Historical League Positions

F.C. Sochaux-Montbéliard has played in the top French league for many years. They have often finished in the top half of the table, showing they are a strong team. For example, they finished 2nd in the 1979/80 season and 3rd in several other seasons, like 1967/68 and 1981/82. They have also had seasons where they finished lower, which is normal for any football club.

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