Neuchatel Xamax and Stade Nyonnais opened their Challenge League seasons with a 1-1 draw at the Stade de la Maladière on July 26, 2025. The match was a cagey affair typical of an early-season encounter, with both teams seemingly content to share the points. The home side, Neuchatel Xamax, took the lead from the penalty spot in the first half. Stade Nyonnais grew into the game and found a deserved equalizer in the second period through a headed goal from a corner. Neither side could find a winner in the closing stages, resulting in a fair draw that gave each team their first point of the new campaign in the second division.