Stade Brestois 29 (commonly referred to as Stade Brest or Brest) is a French football club based in Brest. Brest currently plays in Ligue 1, the top division in French football following its promotion from Ligue 2 at the end of the 2009/10 season. The club has had an impressive start to the 2010/11 season and currently sits in fifth position in Ligue 1 after eight matches played.