AS Saint-Étienne secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Rodez Aveyron in a French Ligue 2 match played on August 17, 2025. The comprehensive win at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard provided a significant boost for Les Verts in their push for promotion back to the top flight. The home side took control early and never looked back, with the first goal coming inside the opening twenty minutes to settle any nerves. They added a second before halftime to take a commanding lead into the break. The second half saw Saint-Étienne continue their offensive pressure, netting two more goals to complete the rout. The match result was never in doubt after the first goal, with Rodez struggling to create meaningful chances against a disciplined Saint-Étienne defense. This result would have moved Saint-Étienne up the Ligue 2 table, strengthening their position among the promotion contenders, while leaving Rodez to contemplate a heavy defeat on the road.