Why the dates of the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 dam could be postponed because of Nice

The two promotion/relegation playoff matches are scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 21 (first leg) and Sunday, May 24 (second leg). However, the possible presence of OGC Nice could disrupt the schedule.

As the season comes to a close, Ligue 1 fans are getting used to program changes. While the LFP has already made several modifications, the dates of the promotion/relegation playoff could also be altered.

Initially, the two matches between the 16th-placed Ligue 1 team and the winner of the Ligue 2 playoffs were set for Thursday, May 21 (first leg) and Sunday, May 24 (second leg). Unless OGC Nice is involved.

French Cup final scheduled right in the middle

Currently sitting 15th in the league, Nice is still under threat from Auxerre, with only a three-point lead over AJA and a clash between the two teams coming up this Sunday in Burgundy (9 p.m., 33rd matchday of Ligue 1). The issue is that the Niçois are also qualified for the French Cup final, which will take place on Friday, May 22, right between the two playoff matches.

The LFP has informed OGC Nice that the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 playoff would be played the following week if the Azuréens are involved. While nothing has been confirmed yet, the proposed dates could be Tuesday, May 26 (first leg) and Saturday, May 30 (second leg), or even Friday, May 29 if PSG reaches the UEFA Champions League final.