In front of a hot Geoffroy-Guichard, AS Saint-Étienne won a precious victory (2-1) against Olympique Lyonnais during the 126th derby. This victory revives the hope of maintaining and confirms the importance of the Chaudron in the struggle for maintenance. More than 40,000 fans responded present for this derby, offering an electric atmosphere from the first moments. The players of Saint-Étienne, carried by this atmosphere, delivered a performance full of commitment, rewarded by a victory that placed them on a tie of points (27) with Le Havre, 17th.

However, this party could have consequences. The AS Saint-Étienne remains under the threat of a sanction following the match against Paris Saint-Germain on 29 March, where the massive use of pyrotechnics was observed. During the derby, the beginning of the meeting was marked by the use of fumigants, slightly delaying the start. But it was shortly before half-time that a more serious incident occurred: an individual threw a coin at the assistant referee, causing the match to be interrupted for several minutes.

The club responded quickly by stating that it identified the alleged perpetrator of the projectile, who was arrested at the exit of the stadium and placed in custody. With two home matches still to be played, AS Saint-Étienne knows that she will have to rely on the support of her supporters to ensure her continued existence. The PSL Discipline Commission will decide the penalty at the end of its meeting on Wednesday, May 7.