[1][2] PSG played their home league games at the Parc des Princes in Paris, registering an average attendance of 19,507 spectators per match.

Following a run of seven defeats in eight games, Gérard Houllier took a step back and became the club's sporting director in October 1987.

[7] Erick Mombaerts was named manager but he also failed to steer the ship and PSG finished the year in the relegation zone, prompting Houllier's return in February 1988 for the second half of the campaign.

[1][4][7] Paris reached its lowest point in late April 1988, when they lost 0–4 against Nice at the Parc des Princes.

[7][8] They rallied up just in time, though, Daniel Xuereb scoring the only goal of the game away to Le Havre on the final matchday to avoid the drop with a dramatic 15th-placed finish.

[4] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.