Match Report
Montlucon went into the game 14th in the table on 10 points; Lyon Duchere II sat 13th on 20 — a 10-point gap. Lyon Duchere II had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 8th in the league over the last five rounds against 13th overall. In league terms the two rates read 0.65/2.58 for Montlucon and 1.04/1.77 for Lyon Duchere II (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.37.
Montlucon had been beaten in six straight games. Lyon Duchere II entered with eight losses in a row.
Stade Dunlop in Montluçon staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,200. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Lyon Duchere II led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 0-5.