Laval – Nantes

Laval eked out a 2‑1 victory over Nantes at home, nudging the hosts up to 18th place with four points from six games, while the visitors remain 17th on the same tally. Both sides have struggled this season, each recording only one win and one draw amid four defeats, and their goal differences sit at –9 for Laval (7‑13) and –5 for Nantes (7‑12). The win also gave Laval the edge in their head‑to‑head this campaign, having secured the sole triumph in the two meetings so far. With the three points, Laval inches closer to the safety zone, whereas Nantes must quickly regroup to avoid slipping further down the table.