League-position context
Saint Etienne rank3rd
Auxerre rank1st
Saint Etienne points65
Auxerre points74
Saint Etienne: #3 Β· 65 pts Β· GD +17
3 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Auxerre: #1 Β· 74 pts Β· GD +36
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.