Rodez – Laval

Rodez secured a comfortable 3‑1 victory over Laval at home, extending their tally to seven points from two wins and a draw while still bearing three defeats. The win lifted Rodez to 11th place in the table, where they sit on a narrow -1 goal difference after scoring 11 and conceding 12. Laval, now on four points after one win, one draw and four losses, remain rooted in 18th spot with a -6 goal deficit, having netted seven and let in 13. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in Rodez’s favour, giving them the sole win in their season‑long meetings.