Boulogne suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at home to Pau FC in French Ligue 2 on September 20, 2025. This comprehensive away victory for Pau FC was a statement of intent in their promotion ambitions, while Boulogne's defensive frailties were exposed in front of their own fans. Pau FC took control early, scoring their first goal from a well-worked set piece within the first quarter of an hour. Boulogne struggled to create clear chances, and Pau FC doubled their lead before halftime with a clinical counter-attack. Any hope of a comeback was extinguished early in the second half when Pau FC added a third goal, capitalizing on a defensive error. The standout performance came from Pau FC's attacking midfielder, who was involved in two of the goals and dictated the tempo throughout. This result saw Pau FC climb into the upper echelons of the Ligue 2 table, applying pressure on the automatic promotion spots, while Boulogne's position became more precarious near the relegation zone.