Sporting Club de Bastia (commonly referred to as SC Bastia or simply Bastia) is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Ligue 2, the second division of French football. Bastia previously had a stint in Ligue 1. The club primarily plays its home matches at the Stade Armand Cesari located within the city. Bastia is managed by Frédéric Hantz and captained by midfielder Yannick Cahuzac.

Bastia's main historical success include reaching the final of the 1977–78 edition of the UEFA Cup. The team was defeated by Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. Domestically, Bastia won the second division of French football in 1968 and were winners of the Coupe de France in 1981. During the club's infancy, it was league champions of the Corsican league 17 times. They are the local rivals of AC Ajaccio.

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As of 15 January 2012Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Coordinates: 42°42′03″N 9°27′01″E / 42.7008°N 9.4503°E / 42.7008; 9.4503

Bastia (French pronunciation: [bas.tja], French and Corsican: Bastia) is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France located in the northeast of the island of Corsica at the base of Cap Corse. It is also the second-largest city in Corsica after Ajaccio and the capital of the department.

Bastia is the principal port of the island and its principal commercial town, especially famous for its wines. According to the 2006 census, Bastia has 43,577 inhabitants. Approximately 10% of the population are immigrants. The unemployment rate in the commune has persistently been one of the highest in France, standing at over 20% in 2004.

Before the occupation of Corsica by the Genoese, Cardo was a large city. Around the city were little villages where the fishermen of Cardo lived. This little port was called Porto Cardo, meaning "the port of Cardo."

The Genoese felt the need for shelter from the sea storms and in 1380 began to construct, under Governor Leonello Lomellini, a bastiglia, Italian for stronghold or citadel. With time, the bastiglia (Bastia) became more prosperous and important than Cardo. Bastia was the capital of Corsica until 1791.

Frédéric Hantz (born 30 May 1966 in Rodez, France) is a football manager, currently managing SC Bastia.

Formerly coached FC Sochaux who had a playing career before coaching. On 18 December named as new Head Coach by Le Havre AC and was after the end of his contract on 30 June 2010 released. On 20 May 2010 the 43-year old French head coach replaces Faruk Hadzibegic as SEC Bastia coach.