AS Saint-Etienne is on the verge of making history in Ligue 2. The club, currently battling for automatic promotion to Ligue 1, has drawn an average of 31,446 fans to the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard this season, setting a new attendance record for the French second division. The previous best had stood since the 2013-14 campaign, a testament to the renewed passion surrounding Les Verts.
The record will be officially sealed this Saturday at 20:00 local time when Saint-Etienne hosts Amiens, the bottom-placed team already relegated to the third tier. For this match, the club expects nearly 40,000 spectators, which would mark the highest single-game attendance of the 2025-26 season. The atmosphere at Le Chaudron is expected to be electric as the team pushes for promotion.
Saint-Etienne boasts more than 20,000 season-ticket holders, a remarkable figure for a Ligue 2 club. The sustained support has been a driving force behind the team's strong campaign, keeping them in contention for a direct return to the top flight. The club's resurgence has reignited the fervor of the Stéphanois faithful, who have packed the stadium week after week.
The upcoming match against Amiens presents an opportunity not only to secure the attendance record but also to take another step toward the promotion goal. With just a few games remaining, every point matters, and the crowd's energy could prove decisive. The team's form has been solid, and the supporters are eager to see their side climb back to Ligue 1.
The Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, known for its intimidating atmosphere, has not seen such high average attendance levels in over a decade. The 2013-14 season marked the last time the stadium regularly drew crowds of this magnitude. This revival underscores the deep connection between the club and its community.
As the season reaches its climax, Saint-Etienne's attendance record stands as a symbol of the club's revival. Whether the team achieves promotion remains to be seen, but the unwavering support of the fans has already made this campaign memorable. The final home game against Amiens promises to be a celebration of the club's enduring spirit.
Based on reporting from Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu.
