Montpellier – PAU

Montpellier held on for a narrow 1‑0 victory over Pau at the Stade de la Mosson, stretching their lead to third place with 11 points from six games. The win kept their record unbeaten in ten league encounters with the south‑west side, having taken the sole head‑to‑head triumph this season. Pau remain stuck in the relegation zone at 16th, their five points coming from a solitary win and two draws while conceding six goals. Both sides’ goal differences now stand at +1 for Montpellier (5‑4) and –2 for Pau (4‑6), underscoring the fine margin separating the table’s upper and lower halves.