Stade Lausanne-Ouchy suffered a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Étoile Carouge FC in the Switzerland Challenge League on March 1, 2026. A solitary goal was enough for Carouge to claim a vital away win, dealing a blow to Ouchy's promotion hopes and providing a massive boost to Carouge's survival bid. The only goal of a tight, tense affair came in the 32nd minute from a Carouge counter-attack, finished calmly by their forward. Ouchy dominated possession for large periods but struggled to break down a deep and organized Carouge defense. The home team's best chance came in the second half when they struck the post, but they could not find an equalizer despite relentless pressure. The result was a classic smash-and-grab victory for Carouge, whose goalkeeper was named man of the match for a series of fine saves. The Ouchy manager expressed frustration at his team's inability to convert dominance into goals, while the Carouge coach hailed a perfect away performance. Ouchy's 4-3-3 attack was stifled by Carouge's compact 5-4-1 defensive block.