The third day of Ligue 2 started with several major meetings. The ASSE took the lead after a 4-0 win over Rodez, confirming a good start to the season. Other teams such as Le Mans and Annecy also won their games outside, while Dunkirk beat AS Nancy-Lorraine, temporarily taking the lead in the championship. Grenoble and Clermont Foot also scored home victories. In the general standings, AS Nancy-Lorraine is in the lead with 7 points, followed by Clermont with 5 points and ASSE with 4 points, waiting for their next match in Boulogne.

Zuriko Davitashvili, who arrived at ASSE in the summer of 2024, quickly established himself as a key player. His adaptation was remarkable, with 9 goals and 8 assists in 33 Ligue 1 matches, which led to his being elected Player of the Month. His offensive presence boosted the Stéphanois attack, despite an irregularity sometimes criticized. He is also nominated for the Purpose of the Season in Ligue 1 for his achievement against Auxerre, which he finally won. The ASSE relies on him to build his attack and does not want to separate itself from it, despite the interest of clubs like Beşiktaş and West Ham.

ASSE prepares to receive Pau on Tuesday 28 October as part of the 12th day of Ligue 2. This meeting will allow the Greens to find familiar players such as Noha Raveye, Anthony Briançon and Luis De Sousa, who all have a past within the club. The two previous matches between ASSE and Pau in Ligue 2 were played at the Chaurodon, with an ASSE win in the 2022-2023 season and a more recent loss at the beginning of the season. The game will be aired by Bein Sports.