Troyes secured automatic promotion to Ligue 1 as Ligue 2 champions with 67 points from 34 matches, driven by a dominant home record and standout goal-scoring from Tawfik Bentayeb. Le Mans clinched the second direct promotion spot on 62 points through consistent results and defensive solidity, finishing ahead of Saint-Étienne who sit third on 60 points and advance to promotion playoffs. Recent form shows Troyes maintaining momentum into the final weeks while mid-table sides like Red Star and Rodez fell short despite late pushes. The promotion battle hinged on head-to-head results and goal difference in a tightly contested table, with no major injury disruptions reported in the closing fixtures.