PARIS (Reuters) - Playoffs will be reinstated next season to decide promotion and relegation to and from Ligue 1, the French League (LFP) said on Thursday.
The LFP said in a statement that the playoffs would feature the club who finished 18th in the 20-team Ligue 1 standings and the team ending up third in Ligue 2.
The first leg will be played at the Ligue 2 club.
It will be the first time that playoffs will decide promotion and relegation in the French top flight since 1993.