Auxerre – Angers

Auxerre’s home defeat at the hands of Angers, 1‑3, left the hosts still stuck in 15th place with just three points from four matches, their goal deficit now standing at 5‑11. Angers, meanwhile, climbed to 11th, taking their tally to four points after securing their second win of the campaign and improving their goal difference to 4‑5. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance this season in Angers’ favour, as they have now won the sole encounter between the sides. With the league entering its fifth round, both clubs will be keen to reverse their fortunes before the winter break.