AS Saint-Étienne starts the 2026-2027 Ligue 2 season with a challenge against Sochaux. The club must adapt to the new season and find its rhythm. The match will take place on August 1, 2026 at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. AS Saint-Étienne finished the previous season in 12th place in the standings. The club lost 10 matches and won 5 matches. The 2026-2027 season will be a new opportunity for AS Saint-Étienne to strengthen and qualify for the Ligue 2 playoffs. The club has already started working on its budget and recruiting new players. AS Saint-Étienne has also announced that the new coach, Gérard Houllier, will be at the head of the club for the 2026-2027 season. Houllier has already started working with the players and preparing the season. The 2026-2027 season will be a new adventure for AS Saint-Étienne and the club is ready to face the challenges that await it.