Saint-Étienne and Nice Draw 0-0, Set Shotless Record

AS Saint-Étienne and OGC Nice contested the first leg of the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 play‑offs on 26 May 2026. The encounter finished 0‑0. It produced the lowest expected‑goals ratio recorded in French professional football this season.

Both sides failed to register a single shot on target. The match therefore set a record for the fewest on‑target attempts in a French professional game this season.

The draw leaves the tie level heading into the second leg. Promotion and relegation will be decided in the return fixture.

The upcoming second leg will require either Saint‑Étienne or Nice to create scoring chances to break the deadlock.