Red Star - Sochaux

Red Star begin their Ligue 2 campaign at home to Sochaux, having started with a victory away at Nantes on 8 August. Sochaux, meanwhile, suffered a heavy defeat at home to Saint-Etienne on the opening day of the season, also on 8 August.

This fixture echoes a Ligue 2 encounter from 3 May 2019, where Red Star secured a 2-1 away win. Both sides will be looking to build momentum in the early stages of the season, with Red Star aiming to build on their opening day success and Sochaux seeking to recover from their significant loss.