On May 2, 2025, Rodez Aveyron suffered a 4-1 defeat to FC Metz on matchday 33 of Ligue 2 BKT. This match, originally reported by TNT Sports, was defined by a hat-trick from Metz striker Pape Fall.
Fall opened the scoring in the 9th minute, giving Metz an early lead. Rodez responded through Clément Issanchou, who equalised in the 36th minute. But hope was short-lived. Joseph Deminguet restored Metz's advantage in the 40th minute, and Fall added two more goals before the hour mark, in the 43rd and 59th minutes, to complete his hat-trick.
What is Rodez's current standing in Ligue 2?
Nearly a year and a half after that fixture, Rodez Aveyron's league position has evolved. As of September 7, 2026, the club holds a strong 4th place in the Ligue 2 table. They have 7 points from two wins, one draw, and one loss across four games, with a recent form of DWLW. The team has scored 10 goals and conceded 7, for a positive goal difference of +3. They sit five points behind leaders Saint-Étienne. Fans can check the full situation in our standings section.
How have recent derbies against Metz unfolded?
The May 2025 clash was part of a series of meetings between the two clubs in Ligue 2. They had already faced each other earlier in the same 2024-2025 season, on August 23, 2024, on matchday 2. Previous encounters dated back to earlier campaigns: January 31, 2023 (matchday 21) and August 30, 2022 (matchday 6). These fixtures show a regular rivalry within the French second tier.
What's next on the schedule for Rodez?
Focus now shifts to the immediate future. Rodez Aveyron's next challenge is a home fixture against Grenoble, scheduled for September 11, 2026. This match at the Stade Paul-Lignon represents an opportunity to solidify their position in the upper part of the table against an opponent currently in 13th place. The full schedule of matches is available on our fixtures page.
To prepare for this game, the team can build on encouraging offensive performances at the start of the 2026-2027 season. Their scoring ability, evidenced by the 10 goals netted, will be a major asset. The technical staff has access to all individual data on the site's stats page to refine their tactics. The aim will be to maintain the positive momentum and capitalise on the home game against Grenoble to stay in the race for the top spots.
