Away supporters have been banned from football matches in France until mid-December due to security concerns following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris.

The country has been in a state of emergency since 130 people were killed by suicide bombers in six attacks across the French capital on November 13.

One of the locations targeted was the Stade de France, where the national team were playing Germany in an international friendly.

As a result of the attacks, the French Interior Ministry has placed a ban on away fans from attending Ligue 1 matches, as well as cup and European competitions.

The French League (LFP) released a statement, which read: "The Interior Ministry has issued an order banning away fans for the 15th round of Ligue 1 matches, and the 16th round of matches of Ligue 2, this weekend.

"Another order, with the same provisions, will be issued very soon regarding the 16th, 17th, 18th rounds of Ligue 1, the 17th and 18th rounds of Ligue 2, the eighth round of the French Cup and the round of the Europa League (December 8 and 10).

"These decisions are justified by the lack of police forces available in a period of the state of emergency and by the organisation of the COP21 (Climate Summit)."

Last week, it was declared that France would be in a state of emergency for three months.