AS Saint-Étienne secured a 2-1 home victory over Nancy in French Ligue 2 on November 23, 2025. The win at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard keeps Saint-Étienne firmly in the promotion hunt, as they overcame a stubborn Nancy side in a heated derby atmosphere. Saint-Étienne took control with two first-half goals, but Nancy made a game of it with a second-half strike, setting up a tense finale. The match was played at a high intensity, with both teams creating chances, but Saint-Étienne's quality in the final third proved decisive. This result strengthens Saint-Étienne's position near the top of the league table and deals a blow to Nancy's hopes of climbing out of the lower half. The Saint-Étienne coach praised the fans for their incredible support throughout the 90 minutes.