Rodez AF experienced a mixed weekend with a defeat at Metz and transfer rumours surrounding their striker. The Aveyron club, currently eighth in the Ligue 2 table with seven points, must now focus on their next home fixture.

What channel is the Grenoble match on?

Rodez supporters can follow the 6th matchday fixture against Grenoble Foot 38 this Friday, September 11th. Le Dauphiné Libéré reports the match will be broadcast on beIN Sports Max 6. This home game represents an opportunity for the Aveyronnais to return to winning ways after their setback in Lorraine.

Rodez hosts a struggling Grenoble side, ranked 15th with just four points. The context is therefore favourable for Laurent Peyrelade's men, who will play in front of their home crowd. You can check the full schedule of matches on our fixtures page.

What happened in the defeat at Metz?

Rodez AF suffered a clear 4-1 defeat at the FC Metz stadium this Saturday, September 5th, as reported by ici.fr. The hat-trick from Metz striker Pape Moussa Fall made the difference in this 5th round Ligue 2 encounter. The Ruthénois had managed to equalise in the first half through Issanchou, capitalising on a defensive error.

This equaliser seemed to wake up the Lorraine side, who then scored three times without reply. The match confirmed Rodez's defensive difficulties this season, having now conceded eleven goals in five matches. The club has a zero goal difference, having also scored eleven times. The current standings are available on our standings page.

Is Lorient really tracking Ibrahima Baldé?

French-Senegalese striker Ibrahima Baldé is on the radar of FC Lorient, according to a report from Africasoccer.com. The 23-year-old has scored five goals in four Ligue 2 appearances this season, attracting the attention of the Breton club playing in the top flight. Baldé joined Rodez in July 2024 from Lens.

The forward's contract runs until June 30, 2028, meaning any transfer would require an agreement between the two clubs. His current market value is estimated at two million euros. Baldé, right-footed and standing 1.85 metres tall, is an undisputed starter in the Rodez attack this season. The squad list can be viewed on our squad page.

Rodez AF now trails the leader, Saint-Étienne, by eight points. The recent form sequence (L D W L W) shows a certain inconsistency that the team will need to correct. The next challenge is the home fixture against Grenoble this Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Stade Paul-Lignon.