There are three promoted teams from
Ligue 2, replacing the three teams that were relegated from Ligue 1 following the
2012–13 season. A total of 20 teams currently compete in the league with three clubs suffering relegation to the second division, Ligue 2. All clubs that secured Ligue 1 status for the season were subject to approval by the
DNCG before becoming eligible to participate.
Brest was the first team relegated after a 2–0 home defeat to
Sochaux on 11 May 2013 after 3 years in the top flight.
Nancy followed one week later after a 2–1 home defeat to
Bastia on 18 May 2013 ending 8 years of top-flight tenure. Finally
Troyes were relegated from the top level after a 2–1 away defeat to
Valenciennes on 26 May 2013. These relegated team were replaced by Ligue 2 champions
Monaco, runners-up
Guingamp, and third-placed
Nantes. Monaco clinched the second division title on 11 May 2013 with two matches to spare after defeating Nîmes 1–0 at away. Monaco made its return to the first division after a two-year absence. Guingamp and Nantes became the second and third clubs, respectively, to earn promotion to Ligue 1 alongside the champion Monaco. Both clubs achieved promotion with one game to spare following league victories on 17 May 2013. Guingamp returned to the first division after nine years. During its nine-year spell outside the first division, Guingamp also played in
Championnat National in the 2010–11 season. Finally, Nantes, eight-time league champions, returned to top level after a four-year absence.
Stadia and locations Personnel and kits Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under
FIFA eligibility rules. Players and managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. 1Subject to change before the start of the season.
Managerial changes == League table ==