Grenoble fell to a disappointing 1-3 home defeat against Annecy in a French Ligue 2 fixture on September 20, 2025. This match result was a significant boost for Annecy's survival hopes, while Grenoble's inconsistent form at their home stadium continued to be a concern. Annecy started brightly and were rewarded with an early goal, catching the Grenoble defense off guard. Grenoble managed to pull level before halftime from a scrappy set-piece situation, giving the home fans hope. The second half, however, belonged entirely to the visitors. Annecy retook the lead with a superb individual effort, and then sealed the victory with a third goal on the break as Grenoble pushed forward desperately. The key incident was a disallowed Grenoble goal for a marginal offside call, which could have changed the complexion of the game at 2-1. This victory propelled Annecy out of the immediate relegation places, while Grenoble's position in the middle of the table became more congested and uncertain.