LFFP Cup Matches Postponed Amidst Severe Weather, Quarterfinal Draw Set for January 9th
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The final stages of the LFFP Cup are facing disruption as inclement weather has forced the postponement of two crucial elimination phase matches. The draw for the competition’s quarterfinal pairings is still scheduled to proceed as planned on Friday, January 9th.
Originally slated for Wednesday, January 7th, the contests between FC Metz and RC Strasbourg Alsace, and Stade de Reims against Dijon FCO, have been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 21st, with a 3:00 p.m. kickoff. A statement from Dijon FCO confirmed the postponement of their match against Stade de Reims, sharing the news via social media: https://twitter.com/DFCO_Officiel/status/1743449999999999999.
Despite the delays, the outcome of these matches is not expected to alter the current standings in Group A. Dijon FCO has already secured its advancement to the next round of the competition.
Quarterfinalists Confirmed
The teams vying for the championship have been determined. The following clubs have qualified for the quarterfinals:
Arkema Premier League: OL Lyonnes, Paris Saint-Germain, Paris FC, RC Lens, Olympique de Marseille, FC Nantes, and Dijon FCO.
Second League: Thonon Évian Grand Geneva OL Lyonnes, Paris SG, Paris FC, and either RC Lens or Dijon FCO, depending on the results of the January 21st matches.
Seeding for the next phase will prioritize teams from the Second League, with Thonon Évian Grand Geneva OL Lyonnes, Paris SG, Paris FC, and either RC Lens or Dijon FCO hosting their initial quarterfinal matches.
Draw Details and Schedule
The draw to determine the quarterfinal, semifinal, and final matchups will be held on Friday, January 9th, at 11:30 a.m. at the headquarters of the French Football Federation. The event will be broadcast live on Youtube APL.
Aline Riera, a member of the FFF Executive Committee, president of the LFFP sports organization commission, and a former French international player, will conduct the draw.
The confirmed schedule for the remaining stages of the competition is as follows:
- Quarter-finals: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Semi-finals: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Finale: Saturday, March 14, 2026
The LFFP Cup continues to captivate fans, and the rescheduled matches promise exciting competition as teams battle for a place in the final.
