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. Additionally, the winners met in a two-legged championship play–off. The victor was crowned champion and awarded the trophy. Meanwhile, the runners-up of both groups faced each other in a two-legged play-off, with the victor claiming the last promotion spot. On the other hand, the bottom three clubs of each group were relegated to the , while

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abandoned its professional status and joined them. The season began on 1 July 1973 and ended on 5 June 1974. The winter break was in effect from 22 December 1973 to 12 January 1974. Two points were awarded for a win, with no points for a loss. If the match was drawn, each team received one point. Likewise, this season was the first time that bonus points were awarded: any team scoring three or more goals in a match received an additional point. During the play–offs, if the aggregate score was tied after two legs, the match was decided by

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and/or

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League tables

Group A

Group B

Championship play-offs

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Promotion play-offs

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References

External links

France - List of final tables (RSSSF)
{{DEFAULTSORT:1973-74 French Division 2 Ligue 2 seasons

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