League-position context
Auxerre rank2nd
Sochaux rank4th
Auxerre points75
Sochaux points72
Auxerre: #2 · 75 pts · GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sochaux: #4 · 72 pts · GD +14
3 pts off the top 2. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.