The 2022-23 campaign delivered a season of immediate and agonizing ambition for Bordeaux, marking the club's hard-fought return to the second division since 1991. Les Girondins mounted a genuine challenge for promotion back to Ligue 1, ultimately securing a respectable 3rd-place finish under the guidance of David Guion. Spearheading the attack was the prolific forward Josh Maja, whose 16 league goals proved vital in a campaign built on renewed hope. However, the season is tragically defined by the final match against Rodez, which was abandoned due to fan trouble, leading to a forfeit loss and the crushing end of their promotion dreams.