EUROPE · DOMESTIC LEAGUE

Ligue 1 API

France's premier football league featuring Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique Marseille, and AS Monaco. A breeding ground for world-class talent.

28
Seasons
18
Teams
France
Country
5
Competition ID
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Sample Ligue 1 API call

Fetch Ligue 1 matches with competition_id=5. The same ID works across every endpoint.

GET /football/matches?competition_id=5

Request
GET https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches
  ?competition_id=5
  &season=2025
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
JSON response
{
  "data": [
    {
      "match_id": "mt_50481",
      "competition_id": 5,
      "competition": "Ligue 1",
      "season": "2025/26",
      "status": "finished",
      "kickoff_utc": "2025-09-14T14:00:00Z",
      "home": { "name": "Paris Saint-Germain", "score": 2 },
      "away": { "name": "Olympique Marseille", "score": 1 },
      "xg": { "home": 1.84, "away": 0.97 },
      "odds": { "home": "2.10", "draw": "3.40", "away": "3.30" }
    }
  ],
  "meta": { "page": 1, "per_page": 25, "total": 380 }
}
Use competition_id=5 for Ligue 1 in fixtures, standings, player-stats and odds requests.

What data is available for Ligue 1

Match fixtures and results
Final scores and live status
Historical seasons back to 1998
Match events (goals, cards, substitutions)
Player statistics (goals, assists, minutes, cards, shots)
Team season stats (possession, shots, passes, corners)
Pre-match odds from Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange & Kambi
Expected goals (xG) per match and per shot

What you can build with Ligue 1 data

Stats dashboards

Power a live Ligue 1 table, fixtures, and form widgets with a single endpoint.

Betting & prediction models

Train models on 28 seasons of results, xG, and closing odds.

Fantasy & content apps

Fetch player stats and match events to drive fantasy scoring and editorial content.

Research & analytics

Bulk-export historical Ligue 1 data for academic and commercial analysis.

TheStatsAPI provides Ligue 1 data including match results, player statistics, and historical records across 28 seasons. Access comprehensive Ligue 1 data alongside 1,195 other competitions through a single REST API, with plans starting at $50/month and a 7-day free trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does TheStatsAPI cover Ligue 1?

Yes. TheStatsAPI provides full coverage of Ligue 1 including match fixtures, results, player statistics, team data, and historical records across 28 seasons.

How many seasons of Ligue 1 data are available?

TheStatsAPI has 28 seasons of Ligue 1 data, going back to the 1998 season, including match results, player stats, and team performance data.

Can I get player stats for Ligue 1?

Yes. Player statistics for Ligue 1 include goals, assists, appearances, minutes played, yellow cards, red cards, and shots, available for all players across all 28 seasons.

Are betting odds available for Ligue 1?

Yes. Pre-match odds for Ligue 1 are available from Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi across 1X2, over/under, BTTS, and Asian handicap markets, joined to fixtures by match ID.

How do I get a Ligue 1 API key?

Sign up for a 7-day free trial, generate an API key from your dashboard, and call the matches endpoint with competition_id=5. Every plan includes all endpoints and all competitions.

What does Ligue 1 data cost?

Ligue 1 data is included on every TheStatsAPI plan, starting at $50/month with a 7-day free trial. There are no per-competition add-ons.

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