2013–14 Ligue 1
The 2013–14 Ligue 1 was the 76th season since its establishment. The season began on August 9, 2013 and ended on May 17, 2014. Paris Saint-Germain were the defending champions. As in the previous years, Adidas provided the official ball for all matches, with a new Adidas Pro Ligue 1 model to be used throughout the season for all matches.
On 7 May, Paris Saint-Germain won their second straight Ligue 1 title just before losing 2–1 to Rennes.
The title was secured before PSG kicked off when Monaco drew 1–1 against Guingamp.
Teams
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
| Club | Location | Venue | Capacity | Av. Att. |
| Ajaccio | Stade François Coty | 10,660 | 6,297 | |
| Bastia | Stade Armand Cesari | 16,480 | 13,647 | |
| Bordeaux | Stade Chaban-Delmas | 34,462 | 18,833 | |
| Annecy | Parc des Sports | 15,660 | 10,919 | |
| Guingamp | Stade du Roudourou | 18,126 | 15,001 | |
| Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Stade Pierre-Mauroy | 50,186 | 38,662 | |
| Lorient | Stade du Moustoir | 18,890 | 15,160 | |
| Lyon | Stade de Gerland | 41,842 | 34,414 | |
| Marseille | Stade Vélodrome1 | 48,000 | 38,662 | |
| Monaco | Stade Louis II | 18,500 | 8,906 | |
| Montpellier | Stade de la Mosson | 32,939 | 14,679 | |
| Nantes | Stade de la Beaujoire | 38,285 | 28,169 | |
| Nice | Allianz Riviera | 35,624 | 24,186 | |
| Paris | Parc des Princes | 48,712 | 45,420 | |
| Reims | Stade Auguste Delaune | 21,684 | 15,558 | |
| Rennes | Stade de la Route de Lorient | 31,127 | 19,523 | |
| Saint-Étienne | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard2 | 37,384 | 30,595 | |
| Montbéliard | Stade Auguste Bonal | 20,005 | 14,388 | |
| Toulouse | Stadium Municipal3 | 24,092 | 14,994 | |
| Valenciennes | Stade du Hainaut | 25,172 | 14,354 |
- 1The Stade Vélodrome is currently undergoing renovation in preparation for UEFA Euro 2016. The current capacity is 48,000, a decrease from the original capacity of 60,031. The capacity will be slightly extended in December 2013 following the completion of a new stand.
- 2The Stade Geoffroy-Guichard is currently undergoing renovation in preparation for UEFA Euro 2016. The current capacity is 26,747, a decrease from the original capacity of 35,616. The capacity will be slightly extended in August 2013 following the completion of a new stand.
- 3The Stadium Municipal is currently undergoing renovation in preparation for UEFA Euro 2016. The current capacity is not published yet but is a decrease from the original capacity of 35,470.
Personnel and kits
| Team | Manager1 | Captain1 | Kit Manufacturer1 | Main Sponsor1 |
| Ajaccio |  | | Macron | |
| Bastia | | | Kappa | :fr:Oscaro|Oscaro |
| Bordeaux | | | Puma | Kia |
| Evian | | | Kappa | Pilot |
| Guingamp | | | Patrick | Celtigel |
| Lille | | | Nike | Groupe Partouche |
| Lorient | |  | Macron | La trinitaine |
| Lyon | | | Adidas | Hyundai |
| Marseille | | | Adidas | Intersport |
| Monaco |  | | Macron | Fedcom |
| Montpellier | |  | Nike | Dyneff |
| Nantes |  | | Erreà | Synergie |
| Nice | | | BURRDA | Mutuelles du Soleil |
| Paris Saint-Germain | | | Nike | Emirates, Qatar Investment Fund |
| Reims | | | Hummel | Sanei, Caillot |
| Rennes | | | Puma | Samsic |
| Saint-Étienne | | | Adidas | Winamax |
| Sochaux | |  | Lotto | Peugeot |
| Toulouse | | | Kappa | Triangle Interim |
| Valenciennes |  | | Uhlsport | GDE Recyclage |
1Subject to change before the start of the season.
Managerial changes
League table
Positions by round
Results
Number of teams by regions
Statistics
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
| 1 |  Zlatan Ibrahimović | Paris Saint-Germain | 26 |
| 2 |  Vincent Aboubakar | Lorient | 16 |
| 2 | Wissam Ben Yedder | Toulouse | 16 |
| 2 |  Edinson Cavani | Paris Saint-Germain | 16 |
| 2 | André-Pierre Gignac | Marseille | 16 |
| 2 |  Salomon Kalou | Lille | 16 |
| 7 | Alexandre Lacazette | Lyon | 15 |
| 8 | Rémy Cabella | Montpellier | 14 |
| 8 | Bafétimbi Gomis | Lyon | 14 |
| 10 | Cheick Diabaté | Bordeaux | 12 |
| 10 |  Mevlüt Erdinç | Saint-Étienne | 12 |
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