AS Saint-Étienne secured a narrow 0-1 away victory over Boulogne in a French Ligue 2 match on August 24, 2025. The historic club, Saint-Étienne, managed to grind out three important points on the road with a professional performance, decided by a single goal. The decisive strike came in the first half, and despite sustained pressure from the home side in the second period, Saint-Étienne's defense held firm to secure a clean sheet. Boulogne will rue missed opportunities, particularly a late chance that was brilliantly saved by the visiting goalkeeper, which proved to be the match's standout save. This win was vital for Saint-Étienne's promotion ambitions, keeping them near the top of the Ligue 2 table, while Boulogne was left to reflect on a game where they deserved more. The starting lineups featured Saint-Étienne's experienced core proving decisive.