Le Puy Foot – Valenciennes

Le Puy Foot head into the clash at home perched in 13th place with seven points from two wins, one draw and three defeats, their goal tally sitting at a narrow 5‑6. Valenciennes travel in from 15th, having gathered five points after one victory, two stalemates and three losses, and a less flattering 5‑9 record on the scoresheet. Both sides will be desperate to claw points and move away from the lower reaches of the table, and the narrow margin between them – just two points – adds a clear incentive for Le Puy to consolidate their modest home form while Valenciennes aim to close the gap and climb out of the relegation scrap. The encounter promises a tightly contested battle, with each club keen to improve their standing before the winter break.