Angers SCO, founded in 1919 and located in Angers, in the Loire Valley region of western France, is a French professional football club. Its founder was Angevin Bessonnet. The club first competed in Ligue 1 in 1945. Angers has been inconsistent, fluctuating between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, and even relegated to Ligue 3. In 2015, they were promoted to Ligue 1 as the third-placed team in Ligue 2, marking the club's 24th promotion to the top division.
Angers has had inconsistent performances, frequently fluctuating between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, and even experienced relegation to Ligue 3. In 2015, they were promoted to Ligue 1 for the 24th time in club history, finishing third in Ligue 2.
On June 8, 2020, Angers signed Paul Bernardoni from Bordeaux for €8 million, setting a transfer record. Violations of regulations during the summer transfer windows in 2021 and 2023 led to a ban, restricting reinforcements during those periods. In the 2022-23 season, poor performance resulted in relegation after 8 years. In the 2023-2024 season, they returned to Ligue 1.