The 2016-17 campaign delivered a season of stabilization and cup drama for Sochaux, as Les Lionceaux secured a respectable 12th-place finish in Ligue 2. Leading the charge was the Malagasy forward Faneva Imà Andriatsima, whose 14 league goals proved decisive, especially during his explosive start to the season when he briefly led the league's scoring charts. The campaign was built on an unforgettable run to the Coupe de la Ligue Quarter-finals, which included dramatic penalty shoot-out victories over both Dijon and Ligue 1 giants Marseille, providing the Stade Bonal faithful with defining moments of ecstasy. It was a season that showcased the club's enduring competitive spirit and remains a solid chapter in Les Lionceaux's modern history.