FC Annecy secured a valuable point against FC Metz this weekend, solidifying their top-ten position in the Ligue 2 championship. The 1-1 draw comes as the Savoyard club sits 6th in the table with 7 points from four matches, five points behind leaders Saint-Étienne.
FC Annecy conceded the opening goal in the 24th minute through a strike from Téji Savanier for FC Metz. The Savoyards reacted quickly, with Kadan Young restoring parity just nine minutes later in the 33rd minute. This goal allowed Annecy to leave with a point from the fixture.
Match statistics show an evenly contested encounter. Annecy finished with a slight edge in possession (51%) and created more chances, with 14 attempts on goal compared to Metz's 8. This result allows the club to maintain positive momentum, with a recent form of two wins, a draw, and a loss from their last four official matches.
Hugo Ekitike, the Liverpool and France forward, attended the match between Stade de Reims and FC Annecy on Monday, August 24th. The 24-year-old player, recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, was making his first public return to a stadium since his injury over four months ago.
A product of the Reims academy where he spent ten years, Ekitike was present at the invitation of his formative club. The striker, who has eight caps and two goals for France, even took on the role of capo to rally the Champagne crowd before kick-off. His return to action with Liverpool is hoped for before the end of the 2026 year.
Following this draw, FC Annecy holds 6th place in the Ligue 2 standings with 7 points. Their record after four matchdays is two wins, one draw, and one defeat. The team has scored 5 goals and conceded 4, claiming a positive goal difference of +1.
The leader, Saint-Étienne, already has 12 points, opening a five-point gap over Annecy. The race is therefore already on, and every point taken, like the one earned at Metz, matters for the season's objectives. The full and updated league table is available on our standings page.
The schedule offers no respite for FC Annecy, who must travel to face their Alpine neighbor, GF38 Grenoble, for matchday 5. This fixture is scheduled for Friday, September 4th, 2026. Grenoble currently occupies 13th place with 4 points.
This Alpine derby represents a significant opportunity for Annecy to confirm their good away form and close in on the top of the table. All of the team's upcoming fixtures can be found in our fixtures calendar. Preparations for this trip have already begun at the training center.
