Troyes and Le Mans have secured automatic promotion to Ligue 1 after finishing atop the 2025-26 Ligue 2 table with 67 and 62 points respectively. Troyes clinched the title through consistent results across the campaign, while Le Mans capitalized on a strong late surge and a decisive final-day win over Bastia, despite the match being abandoned amid crowd disturbances. Saint-Étienne, despite holding a promotion spot for much of the season, dropped three consecutive matches late and now faces the promotion playoffs against Red Star and Rodez. Recent form, goal difference, and head-to-head results in the closing weeks shaped the final standings, with playoff outcomes still able to determine the third promoted side.