The Group G of National 3 for the 2024-2025 season was formalized, marking a notable absence of Olympique Lyonnais 2, a first in several years that redesigned the competition. Asse 2 will therefore evolve in a group of 14 teams with various profiles, including training already known for their national level such as AJ Auxerre 2, Dijon FCO 2, and US Orléans 2. This new composition promises a championship different from the one played in Rhône-Alpes, with strong opponents, ranging from professional reserves to ambitious teams, offering tactical and physical challenges for young Stéphanois players.

The absence of OL in this group is seen as a loss, as the regional derby between ASSE and OL always had a particular dimension for the young players of Forez. This geographical separation, decided by the FFF to optimize displacement, forces ASSE 2 to focus on other interesting confrontations. The main objective for this season 2025-2026 is to confirm the progress made the previous season, continuing to develop the young talents trained in the Etrat while prioritising their individual progression towards the first team.

The new configuration of Group G offers promising encounters with clubs such as Moulins-Yzeure Foot, Hauts Lyonnais and Vierzon FC, which will bring a significant physical density and tactical requirement. ASSE 2 will have to strike the right balance between finding results and developing players, a constant challenge for reserve teams. The presence of five professional reserves in the group suggests a fierce competition at the top of the board, requiring regularity and character on the part of the Greens to prevail in this dense hen, without the emotional context of the Lyon derby.