FC Annecy secured a valuable away win at Grenoble on Friday, a result that temporarily lifts them to second place in the Ligue 2 table. The club is also reportedly involved in transfer talks for Tunisian-French forward Fares Bousnina.

FC Annecy claimed a last-gasp 2-1 victory at the Stade des Alpes. Manager Laurent Guyot's side needed their substitutes to make the difference. Thibault Rambaud broke the deadlock in the 66th minute, before Paul Venot secured the three points in stoppage time, after Samba Diba had pulled a goal back for Grenoble.

This win in a tense derby delivers three important points. It confirms the team's positive momentum, having now won three of their opening five matches. The club sits second in the standings with 10 points, just five behind leaders Saint-Étienne.

The victory at Grenoble pushes FC Annecy to second place in the championship. Their record after five games is three wins, one draw, and one loss, with a goal difference of +2 (7 goals for, 5 against). This performance places the Annecy side among the early frontrunners this season.

The team's recent form, recorded as WDLWW, shows good consistency. The next challenge is an away trip to face Guingamp, scheduled for September 12th. The full upcoming schedule can be found in our fixtures.

The fifth round of Ligue 2 was also positive for Red Star. The Audonian side won 2-1 at Laval with first-half goals from Samuel Renel and Damien Durand. This victory helps Red Star bounce back after a heavy home defeat in the previous round.

However, the other Friday evening fixtures ended in draws, including Dunkerque's 1-1 with Clermont and Pau's 1-1 with Sochaux. These results contribute to a logjam in the middle of the table, in contrast to the successful nights for Annecy and Red Star.

FC Annecy is linked with a move for Tunisian-French forward Fares Bousnina. The 20-year-old currently plays for Bologna's U20 team in Italy, where he is under contract until June 2027. Born in La Seyne-sur-Mer, he was developed at OGC Nice before moving abroad.

Bousnina has yet to make an appearance for Bologna's Primavera side this season. His current market value is listed at €100,000. A move to Annecy would represent a return to France for the young striker, who is eligible to play for either Tunisia or France. The current Annecy squad list is available on our squad page.

FC Annecy now prepares for its away fixture at Guingamp on September 12, 2026, looking to solidify its place on the podium.