The Division 2 season 1997/1998, organised by the LNF was won by AS Nancy and saw the promotions of AS Nancy, FC Lorient and FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, whereas CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, Sporting Toulon Var, FC Martigues and FC Mulhouse were relegated to National.
Recap
Promoted to L1 : AS Nancy, FC Lorient, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Relegated to L2 : EA Guingamp, LB Châteauroux, AS Cannes
Promoted to L2 : AC Ajaccio, CS Sedan Ardennes
Relegated to National : CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, Sporting Toulon Var, FC Martigues, FC Mulhouse