Relegation play-off re-introduced in Ligue 1

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A play-off has not decided relegation and promotion in France's top-two leagues since 1993.

The final relegation and promotion place between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 will be decided by a play-off next season, the Ligue de Football Professional (LFP) confirmed.

In a statement released by the LFP on Thursday, the French league's governing body said play-offs will be reinstated, with the 18th-placed team in the 20-club Ligue 1 to face the team who finished third in the second division.

The news comes after the LFP's failed attempt to reduce relegation from Ligue 1 from three teams to two ahead of the 2015-16 season.