On May 2, 2026, ESTAC Troyes will host Stade Laval at the Stade de l'Aube for a 2025-26 Ligue 2 showdown. This match promises to be crucial for both teams, with Troyes looking to solidify their position at the top of the table and Stade Laval fighting for survival in the division.

Troyes approaches this encounter with strong confidence, boasting an impressive record of 19 wins, 7 draws, and only 6 losses, accumulating 64 points. The team has demonstrated a prolific attack with 56 goals scored and a goal difference of +24, highlighting their dominance. Tawfik Bentayeb leads their charge with 18 goals, well supported by Martin Adeline (9 goals, 9 assists) and Renaud Ripart (5 goals).

In contrast, Stade Laval is experiencing a difficult season, with a record of 5 wins, 14 draws, and 13 losses, totaling 29 points. Their offense has struggled, scoring only 28 goals, while their defense has conceded 43 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -15. Mamadou Camara is Laval's top scorer with 8 goals, followed by Ethan Clavreul (5 goals) and Malik Sellouki (4 goals, 2 assists).

Individual duels will be key. For Troyes, Martin Adeline is not only a goal scorer but also a crucial playmaker with 9 assists, accompanied by Mathys Detourbet (5 assists). On the Laval side, Malik Tchokounte and Thibaut Vargas have each provided 3 assists, showing their ability to create chances despite the team's difficulties.

The recent head-to-head history between the two clubs in Ligue 2 is balanced. In their last two confrontations, Troyes won one match 1-0 on November 21, 2025, while Stade Laval secured a 1-0 victory on January 24, 2025. These tight results promise a closely contested match.

This clash at the Stade de l'Aube is therefore more than just a league match. For Troyes, it's an opportunity to confirm their promotion ambitions, while for Stade Laval, every point is vital in the race to avoid relegation from Ligue 2. Fans can expect an intense and strategic encounter.