Saturday, August 9 marks the beginning of the 2025-2026 season in Ligue 2 with the move of ASSE to Laval, a historically difficult meeting for the Greens. After a relegation in 2023, the team sought to break a series of five seasons without victory on the first day of the championship. The ASSE came to this game with a positive dynamic, undefeated since eight matches and with only three goals conceded, but Laval, the current league leader, represents a major challenge. The game looks intense from the beginning, with opportunities on both sides, and ASSE manages to take the advantage thanks to a goal from Sissoko, confirmed by a nice intervention from Samaassa. Despite Laval’s attempts to return to the score, ASSE managed the game and won a major victory before another shock against Angers.

The arrival of ASSE in Ligue 2 is often marked by difficulties, as evidenced by the defeats in the first days of previous seasons. This year, the club invested in new recruits with the ambition to go back to League 1, a goal posted by coach Eirik Horneland. Bookmakers do not regard ASSE as the great favourite of the championship, placing Reims in the lead, but the Greens are considered a serious contender. The competition looks fierce with other teams like Bastia, Clermont and Dunkirk, who may well upset the hierarchy.

This first game in Laval is therefore crucial for ASSE, as it will give an overview of the team’s potential for the coming season. The fans hope to see the first fruits of a successful season, but the club has to face constant pressure of results in League 2. The victory in Laval would be an important first step towards achieving the objective of the climb, and the team will have to show its determination and potential to overcome the club’s competition and historical difficulties.