Boulogne completed a remarkable double over a top opponent, defeating AS Saint-Étienne 0-1 away on February 1, 2026. This stunning away victory in French Ligue 2, following their win over Montpellier, marks a significant turnaround in form for a team fighting at the bottom of the table. The match was decided by a solitary goal in the second half, as Boulogne executed a perfect counter-attack, catching the Saint-Étienne defense off guard. The home side, expected to dominate, piled on the pressure in search of an equalizer but was repeatedly thwarted by a heroic performance from the Boulogne goalkeeper and his defense. Saint-Étienne hit the post in the dying minutes, but Boulogne held on for a priceless three points. This result sends shockwaves through the league, boosting Boulogne's survival hopes and dealing a blow to Saint-Étienne's promotion ambitions. The Boulogne coach described it as a perfect away performance built on resilience and belief.