About AJ Auxerre

AJ Auxerre is a French professional football club based in Auxerre, founded in 1905 by Abbé Ernest Deschamps. The team plays its home matches at the Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps and is known for its white kit. For many years, the club developed steadily in regional and amateur competitions before eventually rising to national prominence.

Auxerre reached the top division of French football in 1980 and remained there for over three decades. The club’s most successful era came under long-time manager Guy Roux, who led the team to major achievements, including its first Coupe de France title in 1994 and a historic league and cup double in the 1995–96 season. During this period, Auxerre also became known for its strong youth academy, producing many notable international players.

After relegation in 2012, the club spent several years outside the top tier before returning to Ligue 1 in the 2020s. Despite fluctuations in performance, AJ Auxerre remains respected for its tradition, development of young talent, and its role as one of the most successful clubs from a smaller French city.