Istres
- Leagues Played
- France National 2 47 France National 30 France Cup 11 France National 3 9 France Ligue 2 1 France League Cup 1 Club Friendly List 1
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- Istres U19
Fixtures
| France National 2 | 10/18 16:00 | 8 |
Limonest
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Istres 
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| France National 2 | 11/01 17:00 | 9 |
Istres vs
Vallieres
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| France National 2 | 11/08 17:00 | 10 |
Frejus
vs
Istres
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| France National 2 | 11/22 17:00 | 11 |
Istres vs
Sporting Club Toulon
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| France National 2 | 12/06 17:00 | 12 |
FC 93 Bobigny
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Istres
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| France National 2 | 12/13 17:00 | 13 |
Istres vs
Grasse
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Results
| France National 2 | 10/03 18:00 | 7 |
[5] Saint Priest
v
Istres [11]
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W | 1-2 | |
| France National 2 | 09/19 17:30 | 6 |
Istres v
Asf Andrezieux
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D | 1-1 | |
| France National 2 | 09/12 17:00 | 5 |
[10] Cannes
v
Istres [11]
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D | 2-2 | |
| France National 2 | 09/05 17:00 | 4 |
[10] Istres v
Hyeres FC
[1] 
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D | 0-0 | |
| France National 2 | 08/30 13:45 | 3 |
[6] US Lusitanos Saint-Maur
v
Istres [8]
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L | 1-0 | |
| France National 2 | 08/23 17:00 | 2 |
Istres v
Rousset-Ste Victoire
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W | 4-1 | |
| France National 2 | 08/16 16:00 | 1 |
GOAL FC
v
Istres
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L | 1-0 | |
| Europe Friendlies | 07/23 16:00 | - |
Sporting Club Toulon
v
Istres
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W | 1-2 | |
| France National 2 | 04/25 17:30 | - |
Andrezieux
v
Istres
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L | 3-1 | |
| France National 2 | 04/12 16:00 | - |
Sporting Club Toulon
v
Istres
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L | 3-1 | |
| France National 2 | 04/04 17:00 | - |
Istres v
Bergerac Perigord
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L | 0-2 | |
| France National 2 | 03/22 17:00 | - |
Istres v
Grasse
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W | 4-2 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| Wins | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Draws | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Losses | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Goals for | 36 | 14 | 22 |
| Goals against | 40 | 16 | 24 |
| Clean sheets | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Wikipedia - Istres FC
Istres Football Club (French pronunciation: [istʁ]; commonly referred to as simply Istres) is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play their home matches at the Stade Parsemain in Istres, a commune in the Arrondissement of Istres.
History
SS Istréenne
| Full name | SS Istréenne | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Les Aviateurs (The Aviators) | |
| Founded | 31 March 1920 | |
| Dissolved | 30 June 1969 | |
| Ground | Stade Parsemain | |
| Capacity | 12,500 | |
| League | Unknown | |
| Website | istres-fc.fr | |
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1920-21
FC Istres was founded in 1920 by Édouard Guizonnier as SS Istréenne. They began their history in the lower leagues, usually only facing against teams from Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Bouches-du-Rhône.
Istres Sports
| Full name | Istres Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Les Aviateurs (The Aviators) | |
| Founded | 30 June 1969 | |
| Dissolved | 30 July 1990 | |
| Ground | Stade Parsemain | |
| Capacity | 12,500 | |
| League | Unknown | |
| Website | istres-fc.fr | |
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In 1969, SS Istréenne was merged into the more general sports club Istres Sports, who chose to keep Istréenne's distinctive purple and black colours. In 1977 the club made young entrepreneur Michel Aviet the club's president and ex-Yugoslav goalkeeper Georges Korac the club's manager. During the Aviet-Korac years, the club advanced from France's lower amateur regional divisions all the way up to Ligue 2.
FC Istres Ville Nouvelle
| Full name | Football Club Istres Ville Nouvelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Les Aviateurs (The Aviators) | |
| Founded | 30 July 1990 | |
| Dissolved | 30 June 2004 | |
| Ground | Stade Parsemain | |
| Capacity | 12,500 | |
| League | Ligue 2 | |
| Website | istres-fc.fr | |
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2003-04 season
They played in 2003-04 in Ligue 2 and won their first ever promotion to Ligue 1 after finishing 3rd.
FC Istres Ouest Provence
| Full name | Istres Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Les Aviateurs (The Aviators) | |
| Founded | 30 June 2004 | |
| Dissolved | 30 June 2016 | |
| Ground | Stade Parsemain | |
| Capacity | 12,500 | |
| League | Division Honneur Régionale | |
| Website | istres-fc.fr | |
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2004-05
In the 2004–05 season, the club reached Ligue 1 for the first time in their history but finished last and was relegated to Ligue 2.
2008-09
Istres returned to Ligue 2 in the 2009–10 season after winning the Championnat National 2008–09, along with AC Arles Avignon and Stade Lavallois, but on 23 June, the DNCG ruled that AC Arles-Avignon would not be allowed to play in Ligue 2 following their promotion from the Championnat National, due to irregularities in the club's financial accounts and management. On 3 July, following an appeal, the DNCG reversed its decision reinstating Arles' Ligue 2 status.
2013-14
After five seasons in Ligue 2, they were relegated at the end of the 2013–14 season after a 4–2 loss to Dijon FCO. They were briefly readmitted to Ligue 2 when Luzenac was denied promotion due to stadium requirements.
2014-15
On 11 July 2014, following the reversal of a ruling against Valenciennes, Istres' relegation was confirmed, and they returned to the Championnat National.
2015-16
In July 2015, the club was relegated to the seventh tier due to financial issues.
Istres FC (2016-2022)
| Full name | Istres Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Les Aviateurs (The Aviators) | |
| Founded | 30 June 2016 | |
| Dissolved | 20 June 2022 | |
| Ground | Stade Parsemain | |
| Capacity | 12,500 | |
| League | Championnat National 3 | |
| Website | istres-fc.fr | |
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2015-16
On 12 March 2016, it was renamed Istres Football Club, effective in June, with President of the club Alain Christmann explaining, "The entity 'Ouest Provence' no longer exists, so this change is more logical. It's not a revolution, but it needed to be done."
2016-17
In the first season under the Istres FC name and the first since 2003-04 under the Ville d'Istres logo inside their badge, they achieved promotion to the Division d'Honneur (Soon to be Régional 1).
2017-18
A second consecutive promotion in 2018 elevated the club to the Championnat National 3.
Istres FC (2022-present)
2023-24
They achieved promotion to the Championnat National 2 in 2024.
Naming history
- SS Istréenne (1920–1969)
- Istres Sports (1969–1990)
- FC Istres Ville Nouvelle (1990–2004)
- FC Istres Ouest Provence (2004–2016)
- Istres FC (2016–present)
The team plays its home matches at the Stade Parsemain, a modern facility that can accommodate around 12,000 spectators. Known for its passionate fan base, Istres has cultivated a strong local following, with supporters who are deeply connected to the club's identity and heritage.
Throughout its history, FC Istres has fluctuated between different divisions of French football, including Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, showcasing a blend of emerging talent and experienced players. The club is recognized for its commitment to developing young players through its academy, aiming to nurture local talent and integrate them into the first team.
Istres is characterized by its distinctive blue and white colors, which symbolize the club's identity. The team's style of play often emphasizes teamwork, resilience, and a strong work ethic, reflecting the spirit of the region it represents.
As a club with a storied past and aspirations for the future, FC Istres continues to strive for success on the pitch, aiming to return to the higher echelons of French football while fostering a sense of community and pride among its supporters.