Known names:

• Division 1 Féminine

• D1 Féminine

• D1F

• D1 Arkema

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Highest league of women's football in France

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Founded: 1974

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League sponsor: Arkema

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Current champions 2021-22: Olympique Lyonnais (15th title)

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Most championships: Olympique Lyonnais (15 titles)

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2021-22 Top scorer: Marie-Antoinette Katoto (18 goals)

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2022-23 Season dates: 9 September 2022 - 27 May 2023

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Teams: 12

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Rounds: 22

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Total matches: 132

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Format: Each club plays the others twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents, for a total of 22 games. 

At the end of each season, the club with the most points is crowned champion. If points are equal between teams, the goal difference and then goals scored determine the winner. 

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Relegation / Promotion: Bottom two clubs relegate to Division 2 Féminine and and the winners of the two groups in D2 Féminine are promoted to D1 Arkema in their place.

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UEFA Women's Champions League Qualification: Top three clubs