A total of 72 teams competed in the league with 12 clubs suffering relegation to the fifth division, the Championnat de France amateur 2.
All non-reserve clubs that secured league status for the season were subject to approval by the DNCG before becoming eligible to participate in the competition.
[6] The organization also confirmed its refusal to allow Montceau Bourgogne and Roye-Noyon promotion to the fourth division.
On 26 June, the DNCG ruled that Agde would be relegated to the fifth division due to financial irregularities.
Sénart-Moissy's appeal was also rejected by the DNCG resulting in the club falling to the fifth division.