Saint-Etienne and Nice draw in first Ligue 1 promotion play-off
Saint-Etienne and Nice played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their French Ligue 1 promotion/relegation play-off final.
The first leg of the French Ligue 1 promotion play-off final took place on the evening of May 26. The match between Saint-Etienne and Nice at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard ended in a 0-0 draw.
While the encounter was tense, neither side managed to create significant scoring opportunities. Both clubs, known for their rich traditions, have left the outcome of their quest to play in the top flight for the second leg.
For Nice, who recently suffered a 1-3 defeat in the French Cup final against Lens, this play-off represents a crucial battle to maintain their Ligue 1 status. Meanwhile, Saint-Etienne reached this final after overcoming Rodez in a penalty shootout in the previous round.
The decisive second leg, which will determine which team competes in Ligue 1 for the 2026/27 season, is scheduled for May 29 at Nice's home stadium.