The Geoffroy-Guichard stadium is preparing to host a new sold-out match: AS Saint-Étienne will face FC Nantes in Ligue2 in just over ten days. As of Tuesday evening, ASSE announced that nearly 29,000 seats had already been sold for the Nantes club's reception, even before the official opening of the ticket office to the general public. This strong demand shows the enthusiasm of Saint-Etienne supporters for a long-awaited meeting.
During the first phase of priority sales, reserved for subscribers, 1,600 tickets were sold in just twenty minutes. ASSE members will then be able to obtain their places on Wednesday, before the general opening. Ticket office figures indicate that the Cauldron could be full for this meeting, which would confirm the popularity of the club even in the second division championship.
This announcement comes as ASSE has already experienced two sold-out matches at home. The first opposition took place against Montpellier, where 39,315 spectators attended the match, followed by the match against Rodez, which saw 37,462 supporters present. The match against FC Nantes would therefore represent a third consecutive sold-out match for the Saint-Etienne club, once again highlighting the fervor of its fans.
FC Nantes, for its part, is preparing to face an opponent who has demonstrated a strong ability to mobilize its supporters. The two teams, among the most followed in French football, will therefore meet at the Chaudron for a prestigious duel in Ligue 2. The organizers anticipate an intense atmosphere, given the high demand for tickets and the recent history of sold-out ASSE matches.
As the match date approaches, both clubs will continue to finalize their preparations. Many Saint-Etienne supporters are already planning their trip, while FC Nantes is working to ensure optimal performance on the pitch. The next meeting promises to be a strong moment for French football, where the passion of the fans and the quality of the game will meet in the heart of the Chaudron.