The beginning of the 2025-2026 season of ASSE was marked by a goal-rich opening match against Laval in Mayenne, which resulted in a defeat despite a 3-2 score in favour of the Greens. This event is rare for ASSE, whose first days of championship are traditionally quieter in terms of goals. This match recalls similar season beginnings in the past, including the defeats on a gap goal suffered in the last three seasons, and further away, the 3-1 victory against Toulon in 1991, a symbolic date for the Green fans and the origin of the Magic Fans.

For their first home match in Ligue 2, the ASSE aims to turn its good intentions into three points, after letting Laval escape the victory. Coach Eirik Horneland highlighted the reconstruction of the team, marked by arrivals, departures and injury returns, and announced Maxime Bernauer’s next return. Several players are now available, including Joshua Duffus, Pierre Ekwah, Benjamin Bouchouaari, Djylian N-Guessan and Lucas Staasnin. Strahinja Stojkovic could also make her debut. On the other hand, Yvann Mason and Dylan Batubinsika are dismissed and encouraged to find a new club.

At a press conference, Horneland gave news of Maxime Bernauer, injured in Cagliari two weeks ago. The former Rennais is in phase of progressive return and should be available for competition in the coming weeks. The team will work on its preparation for the home game, while taking into account player absences and returns. The goal is to compose a competitive eleven and confirm the good intentions displayed in the game against Laval, hoping that this season will be more prolific in terms of goals than the previous ones.