The 2009-10 campaign delivered a devastating blow for SC Bastia as Les Bleus finished bottom of Ligue 2 in a crushing 20th place, resulting in their relegation to the Championnat National. Despite the turbulence and managerial instability, veteran forward Pierre-Yves André fought valiantly, leading the charge with a crucial 15 goals in a difficult year. It was a tumultuous and defining chapter, culminating in a dramatic battle off the pitch where the club's ultimate place in the third tier was only secured after a successful appeal against an initial DNCG ruling, marking a low point in the historic Corsican club's modern history.