Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Dunkerque 1st with 62 points, Châteauroux 10th with 44, 18 apart. Recent form told a different story for Châteauroux: only 16th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 10th. Against a league average of 1.25 goals per team per game, Dunkerque ran at 1.47 scored and 0.94 conceded, Châteauroux at 1.21 and 1.35.
Dunkerque were winless in 5. From the last five rounds, Dunkerque held 2 points of 15 and Châteauroux 10.
The venue was Stade Marcel-Tribut, with room for 5,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Dunkerque: Rayan Ghrieb (80')
Key stats
Total shots: 10-8 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 7-4