Match Report
In the standings it was Chasselay MDA 14th on 38 points, Épinal 17th on 33 — separated by 5. On the form table Chasselay MDA stood 8th over the last five rounds, despite being 14th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.26/1.38 for Chasselay MDA and 1.15/1.5 for Épinal (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.27.
Defeat had followed defeat for Épinal — four in succession.
Stade Ludovic Giuly in Chasselay staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,000. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.