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Ligue 1 playoffs: ASSE to host Nice in crucial first leg at geoffroy-guichard

By nigerreport / May 18, 2026

Ligue 1 playoffs: ASSE to host Nice in crucial first leg at geoffroy-guichard

AS Saint-Étienne is set to clash with OGC Nice in the highly anticipated Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoffs. The initial match is scheduled to take place at the historic Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Tuesday, May 26, with this date specifically chosen due to the Coupe de France final.

Stade-ASSE

Following their hard-fought victory against Rodez in a penalty shootout, AS Saint-Étienne has now confirmed their adversary for the crucial Ligue 1 access playoffs. Their opponent, OGC Nice, led by coach Claude Puel, concluded the Ligue 1 season in 16th place. The playoff schedule this year presents a different structure compared to previous campaigns.

Coupe de France final prompts playoff rescheduling

The final of the Coupe de France, set for Friday, May 22, between Lens and Nice, necessitated a shift in the Ligue 1 playoff dates, pushing them back to the following week.

  • First leg: ASSE vs Nice, Tuesday, May 26 at 8:45 PM at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
  • Second leg: Nice vs ASSE, Friday, May 29 at 8:45 PM at the Allianz Riviera.

OGC Nice could potentially face disciplinary actions, such as a stadium closure, stemming from the pitch invasion during their last regular season match against Metz. Football enthusiasts can catch all the action from these pivotal matches live on the Ligue 1 + channel.

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