LB Châteauroux


La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1916. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football. The club has played only one season in Ligue 1; the 1997–98 season.
In 2004, Châteauroux reached the final of the 2003–04 Coupe de France. The team was defeated 1–0 by Paris Saint-Germain, but still qualified for the following season's UEFA Cup because Paris Saint-Germain finished second in the first division. Châteauroux lost in the first round to Belgian club Club Brugge.
Châteauroux plays its home fixtures at the 17,173 capacity Stade Gaston Petit in front of crowds averaging between 6,000–7,000. Visitors are directed to one end of the Credit Agricole stand. The team strip is a deep red and blue with a vertical striped shirt and blue shorts. The club president was Michel Denisot and is currently Patrick Le Seyec. The current Manager is Nicolas Usaï who took over during the 2018–19 season. Châteauroux's kit manufacturer is Nike.
Chateauroux is one of the mainstays in Ligue 2 and have played a total of 39 seasons in the division which is 2 years short of the record amount of seasons played in Ligue 2 which is currently held by Racing Besançon and AS Cannes with 41 seasons.

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Current squad

Out on loan

Reserve team

Notable players

See :Category:LB Châteauroux players

Managers