RC Lens women officially handed Arkema Première Ligue reprieve after Dijon decision | OneFootball

RC Lens will compete in Arkema Première Ligue next season after being officially reprieved, following Dijon FCO Féminin's decision not to appeal a DNCG ruling excluding the club from national women's competitions.

The DNCG issued its decision on 30 June, and Dijon's choice not to contest it clears the way for Lens to remain at the top tier. The club said in a statement that it had taken note of the DNCG decision.

The circumstances are harsh for Dijon, yet they hand Lens an unexpected lifeline at the elite level.

Lens finished 11th of 12 last season and went down on goal difference.

Drawing on lessons from their first year in the elite, the team will approach the new campaign with the ambition of securing survival on the pitch, while continuing structural development around its women's section. It also offered thoughts to Dijon FCO Féminin.

Source: L'Équipe