ligue 1 playoff showdown: asse to host nice at geoffroy-guichard
AS Saint-Étienne is set to clash with OGC Nice in the highly anticipated Ligue 1 promotion playoff. The initial encounter will take place at the iconic Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Tuesday, May 26. This scheduling adjustment stems from the Coupe de France final.
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- Association Sportive Saint Etienne (ASSE)
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Following their dramatic penalty shootout victory over Rodez, AS Saint-Étienne has now confirmed their opponent for the crucial Ligue 1 access playoffs.
Their challenger will be OGC Nice, managed by Claude Puel, who concluded the Ligue 1 season in 16th position. The playoff schedule this year presents a unique arrangement compared to previous seasons.
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Coupe de France final shifts playoff dates
The rescheduling of these vital Ligue 1 playoff fixtures is a direct consequence of the Coupe de France final, which saw Lens battle Nice on Friday, May 22. This pushed the playoffs to the following week.
- First Leg: ASSE will host Nice on Tuesday, May 26, at 8:45 PM at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
- Second Leg: The return match will see Nice welcome ASSE on Friday, May 29, at 8:45 PM at the Allianz Riviera.
OGC Nice could face disciplinary actions, potentially including a closed-door match (huis clos), following the pitch invasion incident during their final regular season game against Metz.
Supporters can catch all the action as both matches will be broadcast live on the Ligue 1 + channel.
