2016–17 Championnat National

The 2016–17 Championnat National season was the 19th season since its establishment. The fixtures were announced on 15 July 2016.

Teams

There are 18 clubs in the league, with four promoted teams from Championnat de France Amateur replacing the four teams that were relegated from National following the 2015–16 season. All clubs that secured National status for the season were subject to approval by the DNCG before becoming eligible to participate.

Team changes

As of 14 July 2016, the following teams have mathematically achieved qualification for the 2016–17 season. Evian Thonon Gaillard, who were relegated from Ligue 2, was sent administratively to CFA due to financial troubles. As a result, Épinal were added back to National.

Stadia and locations

League table

Play-offs

The 2016–17 season saw the return of a relegation play-off between the 18th-placed Ligue 2 team and the 3rd-placed team in the Championnat National in a two-legged confrontation. The Championnat National team hosted the first game.

Orléans won 2–0 on aggregate.

Top scorers

As of end of season

References

1. 2016–17 Guinée Championnat National
2. 2016–17 Martinique Championnat National
3. 2016–17 Championnat de France Amateur
4. Championnat National
5. 2016–17 Gabon Championnat National D1
6. 2016–17 Togolese Championnat National
7. Guinée Championnat National
8. 2016–17 Championnat LNA season
9. CA Bastia
10. Martinique Championnat National
11. 2016–17 Championnat de France Amateur 2
12. Paris Saint-Germain Academy
13. US Quevilly-Rouen Métropole
14. Malang Sarr
15. Championnat National U17
16. RC Strasbourg Alsace
17. Togolese Championnat National
18. Jonathan Clauss
19. UEFA Euro 2016
20. Youssef Abdelli