Match Report
The table gap was wide: 28 points between Laval (4th, 54 pts) and Drancy JA (18th, 26 pts). Laval had been under-performing their position — 10th on five-round form against 4th in the table. Against a league average of 1.09 goals per team per game, Laval ran at 1.5 scored and 1.26 conceded, Drancy JA at 0.62 and 1.18.
A win had eluded Drancy JA for 8 matches.
Stade Francis Le Basser, capacity 18,739, hosted the game. Laval led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 4-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Laval: Sekou Keita (82'), Sekou Keita (87'), Sekou Keita (45'), B. Dembélé (43') · Drancy JA: G. Khous (54'), D. Koné (49'), C. Cabaton (36')
Key stats
Possession: Laval 59% · Drancy JA 41% · On target: 9-5 · Corners: 6-6