The wait is palpable around the derby between AS Saint-Étienne and Olympique Lyonnais, scheduled for April 20, which will be a major event for the Stéphanois club. The marketing of the last available places was extremely fast, reflecting an unprecedented enthusiasm. As soon as the ticket office opened ten days ago, the 20,307 ASSE subscribers showed a massive interest, quickly exhausting the tickets for the most popular stands, including the North and South Kops as well as the lower Henri Point stand. This frenzy extended to areas usually less requested, confirming the particular importance attached to this meeting.

The sales phase reserved for premium members and ticket holders for Ligue 2 matches confirmed this effervescence, with the entire Geoffroy-Guichard stadium displaying complete in less than three days, without even resorting to a general public sale. This enthusiasm far exceeds that of a simple championship meeting and illustrates the crucial importance of the derby against Olympique Lyonnais in the heart of the Stéphanois supporters. The ban on travel imposed on Lyon fans allowed the Stéphanois club to open the gallery usually reserved for visitors, thus offering an additional opportunity to fill the stands.

The 40 000 spectators should therefore be easily crossed, setting a new record for the season and allowing the Greens to receive unwavering support in their den. This record would surpass even the crowd recorded during the meeting against Paris Saint-Germain, which amounted to 37,108 spectators. The AS Saint-Étienne will be able to count on a full stage to tackle this derby, crucial for regional supremacy and carrying an intense emotion for the supporters.