Brest and Auxerre were separated by only a small point before the meeting. The Bretons struck a big blow by winning against the Burgundians (1-0) The Trojans have sunk and find Ligue 2, two years after leaving it.
Montpellier and Lorient challenged each other at the Mosson for a match without stakes, the two formations being maintained. The Merlus are 9th, the Pailladins 12th in Ligue 1.