OGC Nice Faces Relegation Playoff Against AS Saint-Etienne

OGC Nice will contest a relegation playoff against AS Saint-Etienne on the final day of Ligue 1 to try to retain its top‑flight status. The tie is scheduled after the French Cup final on 22 May at the Stade de France. Nice's recent performance was a 0‑0 draw with FC Metz. The result left the club needing a playoff to secure survival. Auxerre secured a 2‑0 victory at Lille. The win ensured Auxerre's safety in Ligue 1. The upcoming playoff will decide whether Nice remains in Ligue 1. AS Saint‑Etienne will be their opponent in the two‑legged tie. The French Cup final between "the Gym" and RC Lens is set for 22 May at the Stade de France. The league playoff will be played after that fixture. The Ligue 1 schedule's final day includes these decisive matches. Both clubs know the stakes are high. Nice must deliver a positive result in the playoff to avoid relegation. The outcome will shape the composition of next season's top division.