ligue 1 promotion playoff: asse hosts nice at geoffroy-guichard, key dates revealed
Saint-Étienne is set to clash with OGC Nice in the crucial Ligue 1 promotion playoff. The initial encounter will take place at the iconic Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Tuesday, May 26. This schedule adjustment is a direct consequence of the Coupe de France final.
Following a hard-fought penalty shootout triumph over Rodez, AS Saint-Étienne has officially identified its formidable opponent for the coveted Ligue 1 promotion playoffs.
Their challenger is OGC Nice, managed by Claude Puel, who concluded their Ligue 1 campaign in 16th position. This year’s playoff schedule presents a slight variation from previous seasons.
coupe de France final impacts playoff schedule
The highly anticipated Ligue 1 playoff fixtures have been rescheduled for the subsequent week, a direct result of the Coupe de France final, set to be contested this Friday, May 22, between Lens and Nice.
- First Leg: ASSE will host Nice on Tuesday, May 26, at 8:45 PM at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
- Second Leg: Nice will welcome ASSE on Friday, May 29, at 8:45 PM at the Allianz Riviera.
Following the pitch invasion incident during their final regular season match against Metz in Nice, the Riviera-based club faces potential disciplinary actions, including the possibility of playing behind closed doors.
Fans can catch all the action as these crucial matches will be exclusively broadcast on Ligue 1 +.
