AS Saint-Étienne edged a thrilling five-goal encounter, defeating Stade de Reims 3-2 in French Ligue 2 on September 21, 2025, at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. In a match full of attacking intent, Saint-Étienne held off a late fightback from Reims to secure a valuable victory. The home side raced into a two-goal lead within the first half-hour, displaying clinical finishing. Reims pulled one back before halftime to make it 2-1. Saint-Étienne restored their two-goal advantage early in the second half with a powerful strike, seemingly putting the game to bed. However, Reims scored again with ten minutes remaining to set up a nervy finish, but Saint-Étienne managed the game well to see out the win. The three points were crucial for Saint-Étienne's promotion ambitions, keeping them in the hunt near the top of the Ligue 2 table, while Reims were left to rue missed chances in a entertaining contest.