AJ Auxerre, in full Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise, is a French football club that was founded in 1905. The club grew to become a household name in French football, especially under the leadership of legendary coach Guy Roux, who was active there for more than 40 years. Auxerre won the national championship in 1996 and several cup tournaments. The club is known for its solid approach, talent development and modest character.

AJ Auxerre’s home games are played in the **Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps**, a stadium on the outskirts of the city. It was opened in 1918 and currently has a capacity of around 18,000 spectators. The stadium bears the name of Abbé Ernest-Théodore Deschamps, a priest who was involved in the foundation of the club and symbolizes its origins as a youth association.

AJ Auxerre is based in **Auxerre**, a city in eastern France, in the Burgundy region. It is a relatively small city, which makes it all the more remarkable that Auxerre has played at the highest level for so long. The club enjoys strong local support and represents the pride of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.