FC Nantes earned a solid 2-0 home victory against Havre Athletic Club in French Ligue 1 on February 23, 2026. The Canaries controlled the match from the outset, scoring once in each half to secure a comfortable win and valuable three points in their league campaign. Nantes opened the scoring with a header from a corner in the 25th minute and sealed the match in the 70th minute with a clinical counter-attacking finish. Le Havre offered little threat in attack, managing only a handful of shots on target as the Nantes defense stood firm. This result provided a crucial boost for Nantes in their mid-table security, moving them further away from the relegation scrap, while it extended a difficult run for Le Havre. The match was a testament to Nantes' efficiency at both ends of the pitch in a vital six-pointer.