Valenciennes continued their strong form with a 2-0 home win against Villefranche in a French Championnat National fixture on September 27, 2025. The victory at the Stade du Hainaut demonstrated Valenciennes' quality and their status as one of the leading contenders in the division. Valenciennes controlled the tempo from the outset, scoring a goal in each half to put the game beyond a resilient Villefranche side. The home team's midfield dominance and sharpness in attack were the key factors in a comfortable performance. The result solidified Valenciennes' position near the top of the Championnat National league table, keeping the pressure on the direct promotion spots, while Villefranche remained in a battle to move clear of the relegation zone. The Valenciennes manager would have been delighted with a professional job done and another clean sheet.