Auxerre – Estac Troyes

Auxerre host a struggling Troyes side in what promises to be a pivotal Ligue 1 showdown. The home team sit 15th with just three points from a win and three defeats, having scored five and conceded eleven, while Troyes sit a little higher in 12th place on four points, their record featuring one win, one draw and two losses and a 4‑9 goal tally. Both clubs will be desperate to close the gap to safety, and the head‑to‑head record this season adds extra urgency, as Troyes have the edge in points despite playing away. A win for either side could reshape the lower half of the table, making the encounter a potential turning point in their campaigns.