Rouen – Orleans

Rouen, perched at the summit of the table with 14 points from four wins and two draws and a dominant 12‑2 goal difference, head into the clash as clear favourites against bottom‑half Orleans, who sit 14th with seven points after two victories, a draw and three defeats, their goal tally lagging at six for and eight against. The home side will look to extend their unbeaten run and widen the gap at the top, while Orleans will be desperate to claw back into the safety zone and close the six‑point deficit to the nearest rivals. Both teams have met only sparingly this season, making the encounter a crucial test of Rouen’s consistency and Orleans’ resilience. A win for Rouen could seal their position at the summit, whereas a surprise point for Orleans might spark a late‑season revival.