AS Saint-Étienne suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against OGC Nice in the return leg of the L1/L2 playoffs on May 29, 2026. This result jeopardizes the club's chances of returning to Ligue 1 for the 2026-2027 season. Despite showing signs of resistance in the first half, the Greens were quickly dominated by a determined Nice side. Elye Wahi was the star of the match for Nice, scoring two crucial goals. The first came after a brilliant run where he managed to outsmart the goalkeeper with a delicate chip shot. The Greens tried to respond, notably with a powerful strike from Augustine Boakye that hit the crossbar. However, the chances were not enough to turn the tide. The penalty converted by Zuriko Davitashvili provided a moment of hope, but Nice quickly regained control of the match. ASSE's defense was overwhelmed by Nice's rapid transitions, and despite their efforts, the Greens could not reverse the trend.