Nickname(s):Les Ciel et Blanc (The Sky and Whites)
Founded:1941
Stadium:Stade Charles-Massot
Capacity:4,800
2009-2017
2017-2026
2026-Present
Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne Crest History
The first crest of Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne, introduced in 2009 following the merger that created the club, combined several symbols representing both the city and the region. A stylised blue skyline of Le Puy-en-Velay stretched across the centre, while a football and a large eagle appeared in the background. The eagle, a traditional symbol of the city, emphasised the club's local identity, while the words "Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne" highlighted both the club's name and its connection to the Haute-Loire department.
In 2017, the club adopted a cleaner, more contemporary shield. The new badge retained the club's sky blue and white colours while introducing the skyline of Le Puy-en-Velay in silhouette across the lower half. Above it, vertical stripes and the inscription "Le Puy Foot Auvergne" created a stronger football identity, while the number 43, representing the Haute-Loire department, was placed prominently at the base of the crest. The redesign modernised the club's image while maintaining its close connection to its home city.
In 2026, following the club's rebranding as Le Puy-en-Velay Football Club, a completely new circular crest was unveiled. The badge returned the eagle to the centre of the club's identity, presented in a modern geometric style with outstretched wings. A gold diamond-shaped element on the eagle's chest references the city's volcanic heritage and historic architecture, while the club's full new name encircles the emblem. The minimalist blue, white and gold design reflects the club's ambition to strengthen its identity around the city of Le Puy-en-Velay while honouring its historical symbols.
Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne Club History
Founded in 2009, Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne was created through the merger of USF Le Puy and AS Taulhac, bringing together the two principal football clubs of Le Puy-en-Velay. Although the current entity dates from 2009, it continues a football tradition that began in 1941 with the founding of Association Sportive du Puy, whose football section underwent several mergers and name changes over the decades before the creation of Le Puy Foot 43.
The club's predecessors experienced several notable achievements during the twentieth century. CA Le Puy reached the national divisions for the first time in 1948, while the Club Omnisports du Puy (COP) earned promotion to Division 2 in 1984, spending five consecutive seasons in France's second tier before relegation in 1989. Financial difficulties in the early 1990s led to a restructuring of the club, eventually resulting in the formation of USF Le Puy in 1994, which laid the foundations for the modern club.
Following the 2009 merger, Le Puy Foot 43 climbed steadily through the French football pyramid. The club earned promotion to CFA 2 in 2010, CFA in 2015, and reached the Championnat National for the first time in 2019. Although relegated after a single season, Le Puy quickly returned to the third tier in 2022, demonstrating its growing stability and ambition despite operating with one of the smallest budgets in the national divisions.
Le Puy has become particularly renowned for its performances in the Coupe de France. In 2020–21, the club eliminated FC Lorient, then a Ligue 1 side, for its first victory over a professional club. Two years later, it defeated OGC Nice in another memorable cup upset. The club's greatest achievement came during the 2023–24 Coupe de France, when Le Puy eliminated both USL Dunkerque and Stade Lavallois before reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in its history, eventually losing to Stade Rennais in front of more than 30,000 spectators at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
In 2025, Le Puy secured promotion back to the Championnat National before announcing a major rebranding as Le Puy-en-Velay Football Club, reflecting the club's long-term ambitions to strengthen its professional structure and reinforce its identity around the city.
Le Puy's principal rivalry is with Clermont Foot 63, representing the most prominent football rivalry within the Auvergne region.
