The AS Saint-Étienne started its Ligue 2 season on a brilliant note by imposing 4-0 against Rodez on the second day. This victory, marked by a successful return to Geoffroy-Guichard after a three-month absence, was hailed by the fans, who flocked in numbers to support their team. The performance of the Greens was remarkable, with goals by Joshua Duffus, Jaber, Cardona and Davitashvili, demonstrating a promising defensive strength and offensive creativity. The team, driven by the enthusiasm of its audience, settled at the top of the League 2 after two days, confirming the importance of this support for its ambitions.

The passion of the Stéphanois fans is a central element of the club’s strength, as evidenced by the match attendance records and the exceptional subscription campaign for the 2025-2026 season. The atmosphere in the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, nicknamed the “Chaudrons”, is often compared to that of the largest European clubs, offering motivation and responsibility to the players. This start of the season confirms that ASSE is able to unite a faithful and numerous audience, transforming each match into a major event of French football. The club also announced that the area reserved for supporters in Hauts-De-France was already complete, stressing the extent of this support.

Before this first championship match, ASSE made an intensive summer preparation, with three friendly matches against the Servette, Standard Liège and Dijon FCO. This period was marked by the arrival of ten new recruits in order to structure a more competitive and regular group. Despite a balanced start to the match against Dijon, the team finally won 1-0 with a goal from Faustinne Bataillard. The team is about to face Thonon, MHSC and Nantes in the coming weeks, with the hope of continuing on this positive momentum and confirming its status as a rising force of French football.