8 April 2025
Long before he set up shop on the edge of the FCR pitch for matches and training sessions, Bernard’s eye was watching from the stands, particularly on a certain evening in April 1977!
His story.
“It was exactly 48 years ago that the attendance record for the Stade Robert Diochon was set for the first leg of the Coupe de France, 8th final, between FC Rouen and AS St Etienne: 23532 spectators officially, but…more unofficially!!! With people sitting right on the pitch, and the linesman stepping over them to officiate! I can vouch for that. I think I can safely say that this record will never be beaten in the stadium’s current configuration.
An extraordinary atmosphere, which could be described as hellish for the opposing teams. Every time FC Rouen went on the attack, the Shell (now Lenoble) stand shook! What’s more, this crowded stand was located above a Shell service station, hence the name, with gasoline tanks… A bygone era. Completely unthinkable now!
That evening in April 1977 remains an unforgettable memory to this day for those who lived through it.”
From left to right: Christian Lopez (ASSE), Daniel Horlaville (FCR), Jacques Santini (ASSE), Gilbert Carrié (FCR), Oswaldo Piazza (ASSE), Abdel Bourebbou (FCR), Ivan Curkovic (ASSE).
8 April 2025
FCR take on Bourg Péronnas on Saturday, a match scheduled for 18:00. Here’s a look at the stats ahead of this match on day 29 of the French National League. 3 FCR face Bourg Péronnas for the fourth time in their history, a perfect record so far for the Red Devils with 3 wins from […]
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9 April 2025
A few historical facts about FC Rouen and Football Bourg en Bresse Peronnas 01, ahead of this Saturday’s clash at the Stade Robert-Diochon. The Red Devils have won 3, drawn 0 and lost 0. The last home success dates back to 2013, when our Rouennais took three points, 1-0, thanks to a Zahir Zerdab strike. […]
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26 March 2026
Here’s everything you need to know before heading to Diochon tomorrow: Gates at Diochon open at 6:00 PM. This match is expected to draw a huge crowd, so we recommend arriving as soon as the gates open! New Diochon Entrance To access the Horlaville Stand = Entrance on Rue Pierre Lefrançois. To access the Lenoble […]
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26 March 2026
Check out some historical background ahead of the match between FC Rouen and Stade Malherbe Caen. The head-to-head record favors the Red Devils, with 20 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses in league play. The last victory dates back to 1987, when our Rouen team won 2-1 thanks to a brace by Patrick Martet. 𝙇𝙚𝙨 […]
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26 March 2026
Check out the weekend schedule for our women’s senior teams and the club’s other teams. Saturday, March 28 U18 R1: Away game at Quevilly at 3:15 p.m. U16 R2: Home game against Gasny at 3:00 p.m. U14 R1: Away game at La Maladrerie at 12:30 PM. Sunday, March 29 Senior R1F: Home game against Ifs […]
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