The draw for the seventh round of the Coupe de France has delivered its verdict for fixtures scheduled across the weekend of November 14 and 15, pairing regional amateur sides against professional and national heavyweights, NewsOuest reported. Clubs across Finistère, Côtes-d’Armor, and Ille-et-Vilaine discovered their paths ahead of a packed mid-November bracket.

Lannion FC Welcomes EA Guingamp in Derbies Across Côtes-d’Armor

Lannion FC (N2) earned a home fixture against EA Guingamp (L2) following a late surge past Landerneau in the sixth round. The task remains steep for the hosts, given that Guingamp’s reserve squad defeated Lannion 3-1 at René-Guillou earlier in the National 2 campaign. Elsewhere in the department, the COB Saint-Brieuc booked a gala fixture against FC Rouen 1899 (L3). Three years after Rouen played in Saint-Brieuc for a previous cup tie, they return to face the COB, who advanced by defeating Plaintel Sports 3-1 in the regional divisions.

EA Saint-Renan Prepares to Host Stade Lavallois

Thirteen years after facing FC Nantes in a narrow 1-0 defeat decided by an 87th-minute goal, EA Saint-Renan (R1) secured another high-profile home tie against professional opposition. The team will welcome Stade Lavallois (L2) to Stade Abbé Le Gall, which anticipates a capacity crowd for the visit of the Mayenne side. Meanwhile, Milizac faces another away assignment—their fourth in five rounds—traveling to face fellow National 2 side AS Vitré, who eliminated US Montagnarde in the previous phase.

Stade Pontivyen and Plabennec Clash in Morbihan

Stade Plabennec will travel to face Stade Pontivyen (R1) at the Faubourg de Verdun. The venue sits at the center of a busy weekend in Pontivy, as the GSI Pontivy (N2) prepares to host TA Rennes (N2) at the same ground, prompting scheduling discussions regarding Saturday evening fixtures.

US Perros-Louannec Hosts Vannes OC

As the final remaining Regional 3 side in the region, US Perros-Louannec advanced past US Fougères on penalties. Six years after their memorable run ended before 3,000 supporters against AS Vitré, the club returns to Yves Le Jannou to face Vannes OC (N2).

Coupe de France 7th Round: FC Nantes and Guingamp paired in draw
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FC Tinténiac Saint-Domineuc Greets US Concarneau After Clean Sweep

The amateur club left a lasting impression at Le Moros by thoroughly cleaning their visiting locker room and collecting all tribune cups, ensuring a festive atmosphere when the Thoniers arrive.

Stade Castelbourgeois Welcomes FC Nantes for Historic Tie

Stade Castelbourgeois (R1), placed in Group H, celebrated a historic pairing as four-time cup winners FC Nantes (L2) emerged from the draw. Châteaubourg, competing in local divisions as recently as the mid-2010s, prepares for a fortnight of anticipation ahead of the professional side’s visit. Nearby, CPB Bréquigny (R1) remains at home to host Montluçon, a club with historical Division 2 experience from the 1980s.

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