All league tables and results in Dutch amateur football

When we think of French football, the names of the stars of Ligue 1 and the achievements of Les Bleus immediately come to mind. But far away from the spotlight and full stadiums, thousands of amateur clubs form the true backbone of the most popular sport in France. From Normandy to the Mediterranean, amateur football is a social and sporting institution, with a rich, fascinating history and a complex pyramid structure.

The history of football in France began long before the establishment of the professional league in 1932. From the end of the 19th century, championships were already organized by various federations, such as the USFSA (Union des sociétés françaises de sports athlétiques) from 1894. For decades, amateur football developed mainly at the regional level, with local leagues such as the "Division d'Honneur" serving as the highest level.

The big turning point came in 1970, with the unification of the amateur and professional championships. This reform created a single pyramid and laid the foundation for the structure we know today. Another important evolution took place in 2017, when the French Football Federation (FFF) reorganized the competitions to align them with the new map of administrative regions in France, which provided a more coherent structure throughout the country.

The French league system is a clear pyramid in which each level is connected by a system of promotion and relegation. Directly below the two professional leagues (Ligue 1 and Ligue 2), which are administered by the LFP, the FFF takes over. The top of the national amateur level consists of the National (N1), a semi-professional league, followed by the National 2 (N2) and the National 3 (N3). These competitions form the bridge between amateur and professional football.

From the sixth level, we enter the true heart of amateur football, managed by the Ligues Régionales. Each region, such as the Ligue de Bretagne or the Ligue de Paris Île-de-France, organizes its own championships: Régional 1 (R1), Régional 2 (R2) and Régional 3 (R3). Under these regional divisions, the pyramid continues with the Districts by department. Each French department has its own district that organizes the local competitions, starting with Départemental 1 (D1), which can go up to the sixteenth level in the largest districts.

The dream of every amateur club is to climb the ladder. The system of promotion and relegation is the engine that fuels this ambition. At the end of each season, the best teams from each division are promoted to the higher level, while the lowest-ranked teams are relegated. This system creates excitement in every match, whether it's winning the title, securing promotion, or fighting for survival.

In many divisions, jump-offs (play-offs) are organized between the top-ranked teams (who have not forced direct promotion) and the low-ranked teams of the higher division. These elimination matches, often played in an away and home game, are the highlight of the season and are full of tension and emotion.

French amateur football is much more than a simple pastime. It is a complex and passionate network that unites millions of players, volunteers and supporters every weekend, and is the foundation on which the success of French football rests.

Belgium and the Netherlands have a similar football pyramid as France, with different classes in national football and also competitions per province or district.

Alle voetbaluitslagen, standen en programma's in het 🇧🇪 Belgisch voetbal

On VoetbalInBelgië.be you will find all the results, standings and fixtures of Belgian amateur football.
Read more about Belgian football

• National football
• Province of West Flanders
• Province of East Flanders
• Province of Antwerp
• Province of Limburg
• Province of Flemish Brabant
• Province of Walloon Brabant
• Province of Hainaut
• Province of Namur
• Province of Luxembourg
• Province of Liège

Alle voetbaluitslagen, standen en programma's in het 🇳🇱 Nederlands voetbal

On LiguesDeFoot.fr, you will find all the results, standings, and fixtures of French amateur football.
Read more about Dutch football

• National competitions, men’s football
• National competitions, women’s football
• District West 1
• District West 2
• District South 1
• District South 2
• District East
• District North