Ligue 1 playoffs: AS Saint-Étienne to face OGC Nice, dates confirmed
Saint-Étienne is set to clash with OGC Nice in a crucial Ligue 1 promotion playoff. The initial encounter will take place at the iconic Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Tuesday, May 26, a date adjusted due to the Coupe de France final.
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Following a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Rodez, AS Saint-Étienne has now confirmed its opponent for the highly anticipated Ligue 1 promotion playoffs.
Their rival will be OGC Nice, managed by Claude Puel, who concluded the Ligue 1 season in 16th position. This year’s playoff schedule presents some changes compared to previous seasons.
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OGC Nice supporters invade the pitch, match against Metz turns chaotic at Allianz Riviera
The Coupe de France final reschedules playoffs
The upcoming Coupe de France final, scheduled for Friday, May 22, between Lens and Nice, has necessitated a postponement of the Ligue 1 playoffs until the following week.
- First Leg: ASSE will host Nice on Tuesday, May 26, at 8:45 PM at 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.
Concerns also linger regarding OGC Nice, which could face disciplinary actions, potentially including matches played behind closed doors, following the field invasion during their final regular season game against Metz.
All playoff fixtures will be broadcast live on the Ligue 1 + channel.