Angers SCO claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over regional rivals FC Nantes in a friendly derby match on August 2nd, 2025. The closely fought encounter was decided by a single goal, giving Angers a positive result in this pre-season test against their Ligue 1 counterparts. The match was a typical friendly derby, competitive but with both managers likely rotating squads and experimenting with tactics. Angers' ability to secure a clean sheet and find a winning goal will be a welcome boost as they build momentum for their upcoming campaign.