Sochaux – Saint Etienne

Saint‑Étienne stormed into Sochaux’s Stade Auguste Bonal and walked away with a comfortable 3‑0 victory, extending their perfect home record against the Franche‑Comté side. The win lifted the champions to 15 points from six matches, a flawless five‑win run that sees them top the table with a +11 goal difference, while Sochaux linger in sixth place with nine points after two wins, three draws and a single loss. The result also widened the gap in the head‑to‑head for the season, giving Saint‑Étienne their first triumph over Sochaux after a previous defeat. Sochaux’s modest three‑goal tally this campaign remains insufficient, as they sit just three points behind the leaders despite a respectable 3‑4 goal record.