asse vs nice: crucial ligue 1 playoff kick-off details
The highly anticipated first leg of the Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoff sees AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) face off against OGC Nice this Tuesday evening. Football fans are eager for the clash at the legendary Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Here’s everything you need to know about the match schedule and where to catch the live action.
This pivotal first leg of the two-match series, determining a spot in France’s top football division, arrives after a slightly adjusted schedule due to the Coupe de France final. AS Saint-Étienne welcomes OGC Nice to their home ground, the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, for what promises to be an intense encounter.
In a significant development, an order issued by Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has prohibited the travel of OGC Nice football club supporters for this fixture, emphasizing security measures surrounding the event.
Broadcast information and kickoff time
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:45 PM (20h45) local time. Supporters eager to watch the action unfold can tune into Ligue 1 + and BeIn Sports, where the game will be broadcast live.
The “Chaudron,” as the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard is affectionately known, is completely sold out for this crucial playoff match, marking the eighth time this season the stadium has reached full capacity. On the team front, Ben Old is confirmed to be part of the 22-player squad for the “Verts,” despite earlier uncertainties. Conversely, Nice will be without their forward, Elye Wahi, for this important fixture.