Ajaccio’s winless streak reached five matches, and in the last round they lost to Metz on their field and did it rather weakly. Already in the 30th minute the guests opened the score, so there was plenty of time to get back, but the hosts were closer to concede the second. The path of Ajaccio down the table continued and has already reached the relegation zone.
Laurent Batlle became the new head coach of Clermont. His work with Saint-Etienne last season did not impress: he was sacked in December last year and without him the team managed to make it to Ligue 1. However, Clermont won their first match under his leadership, and even against Lorient, who are in second place.