At that time, players were supplied with red tops and black shorts and matches were played at Senelle, a district of Laval.

[2] In 1903, the club participated in the Breton championship for the first time, and the red and black strip was changed for a green and white combination.

[3] In 1930, the club began playing at the Stade Jean Yvinec, named in honour of a former player who died at the age of 26.

In 1976, Laval reached the top division of French football, thus becoming a professional team for the first time in the club's history.

[4] Despite being classed as outsiders, the club managed to stay in the top-flight division, even qualifying for the UEFA Cup in 1983 after finishing a commendable fifth in the league.

[5][6] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.