Pau - Nancy

Friday 21 August 2026 marks the third matchday of the Ligue 2 season as Pau welcome Nancy to Stade du Hameau. Both sides enter this encounter looking to establish early momentum following mixed results in their opening fixtures. Pau managed to bounce back from an initial defeat against Annecy FC by securing a narrow victory over Dijon last week, while Nancy have struggled to find the net, drawing with Boulogne before falling to Montpellier.

History between these two clubs suggests a competitive affair, with Nancy having claimed a 3-1 victory in their most recent meeting on 2 May 2026. Pau will be eager to reverse that trend and build upon their recent defensive improvement. With neither side having hit their stride in the final third, the tactical battle for control in midfield will likely determine which team secures the points in this early-season test.