Bordeaux maintained their promotion push with a 1-0 home victory over Saint Malo in the French Championnat National 2 on February 22, 2026. A narrow win at the Matmut Atlantique or a similar home venue kept the pressure on their rivals at the top of the table. The only goal of the game came in the first half, with Bordeaux's attacking quality shining through against a resilient Saint Malo defense. The visitors fought hard and had chances to equalize, but Bordeaux's defensive unit, marshaled by experienced players, held firm to secure another clean sheet. This result underscored Bordeaux's consistency and ability to grind out results as they aimed for a return to the professional tiers.