AS Saint-Étienne delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Annecy in a French Ligue 2 match at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on March 22, 2026. The comprehensive win significantly boosted Les Verts' promotion hopes, as they dominated from start to finish against a visiting Annecy side that struggled to cope with the intensity. The home side took an early lead and never looked back, adding three more goals in a ruthless second-half display that showcased their attacking quality. Key moments included a clinical finish from a counter-attack and a well-worked team goal that put the result beyond doubt. The match result sees Saint-Étienne climb the Ligue 2 table, applying pressure on the automatic promotion spots, while Annecy's defeat leaves them looking nervously over their shoulder near the lower reaches of the division. Post-match, the Saint-Étienne manager praised his team's focus and execution, stating the performance was exactly what was needed for the final push of the season. The starting XI for Saint-Étienne featured a strong lineup including Larsonneur in goal and key attackers like Cardona and Mbuku, while Annecy set up in a defensive 5-3-2 formation that ultimately could not withstand the pressure.