Ligue 1 is unheard of!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ligue 1 is unheard of!

This season, Ligue 1 recorded a record attendance after 17 days despite the increase to 18 clubs.

This Friday, Ligue 1 resumes its rights after three weeks of interruption due to the winter break and the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France. For the recovery, theOlympic Marseille receives Strasbourg for a match where the atmosphere will unfortunately be duller than usual since three groups from the Virage Nord at the Stade Vélodrome will be absent. A hard blow for the Stade Vélodrome which has more than 60,000 spectators on average this season, helping OM to be undefeated at home.

A record with 17 fewer matches

The Marseillais den also contributes to a historic record for the French Ligue 1 championship. Which has in fact broken its cumulative attendance record after the first 17 days, as indicated by the LFP this Friday, with 4,091,572 spectators in total in Ligue 1 stadiums. An even more impressive record since with the move to 18 clubs compared to 20 last season, there were 17 fewer matches.

The average stadium occupancy rate also breaks a record since it stands at 84% compared to 80.5 last season. RC Lens (99%), Paris Saint-Germain (98%) and Stade Brestois (97%) are the best students in this area.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.