Angers SCO secured a narrow but crucial 1-0 home victory over Metz at the Stade Raymond Kopa on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, in Ligue 1. This match result provided Angers with vital points in their battle to move up the table, while Metz's struggles on the road continued. The only goal of the game came in the first half from a well-rehearsed set-piece, with a towering header finding the net. Metz pushed for an equalizer in the second period, creating several half-chances, but they found the Angers goalkeeper in inspired form, making two critical saves to preserve his clean sheet. The match was a tense, physical affair with few clear-cut opportunities, ultimately decided by a moment of defensive concentration from Metz and clinical execution from Angers. The three points lifted Angers away from immediate danger, while Metz remained entrenched in the lower reaches of the league table. The Angers manager highlighted his team's defensive solidity as the foundation for the win, and the Metz coach lamented his side's inability to capitalize on their periods of possession in the final third.