Match Report
In the standings it was Bourg-en-Bresse 18th on 36 points, Niort 15th on 42 — separated by 6. In league terms the two rates read 1.32/2.29 for Bourg-en-Bresse and 1.24/1.58 for Niort (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.36.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Bourg-en-Bresse. Bourg-en-Bresse had banked 9 of the last 15 points on offer; Niort, 3.
Stade Marcel-Verchère in Bourg-en-Bresse staged the fixture, a ground that holds 11,400. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.


