AS Saint-Étienne secured a convincing 0-3 away win against Pau FC in French Ligue 2 on March 1, 2026. The historic club put on a dominant display, scoring three unanswered goals to claim a vital three points in their push for promotion back to the top flight. Saint-Étienne took control early, netting twice in the first half-hour to silence the home crowd, and added a third goal late in the second half to put the result beyond any doubt. Pau FC struggled to cope with the visitors' intensity and quality, rarely testing the Saint-Étienne goalkeeper throughout the ninety minutes. This victory solidified Saint-Étienne's position in the promotion playoff places, applying pressure on the automatic promotion spots, while it was a setback for Pau's hopes of climbing the table. The comprehensive scoreline reflected the gulf in class on the day between a promotion contender and a mid-table side.