Sochaux News

Two goals from Sloan Privat moved Sochaux to the brink of safety, while condemning Brest to a 2-0 defeat which leaves them on the brink of relegation to Ligue 2. Privat's second-half double subjected Brest to an eighth successive defeat which means Landry Chauvin's team are six points from safety with just two games remaining.

Veteran Sochaux defender Omar Daf will not mind if his team win ugly as they look to move a step closer to Ligue 1 survival at the expense of his former club Brest on Saturday.

Every transfer season, there is an exodus of talent from Ligue 1. Many of the players who make a move to other leagues have been the center of persistent rumors and speculation.

Sloan Privat's first-half goal allowed Sochaux to register what could prove to be a vital win in their battle to avoid relegation from Ligue 1. The striker scored with 30 minutes on the clock and, with Lorient unable to respond, Sochaux moved out of the drop zone and on to 37 points.

Lorient coach Christian Gourcuff has demanded his side retain their focus when they travel to face a Sochaux side battling to avoid relegation on Saturday.

Sochaux came back from 3-0 down to secure a point late on as Lille saw their Champions League hopes take a severe blow at the Grand Stade Lille Metropole on Friday evening.

Sochaux scored three goals in the final 11 minutes of play to salvage a point in a wild 3-3 draw with Lille at the Grand Stade Lille Metropole on Friday.

Lille threw away a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Sochaux in the French league on Friday and miss an opportunity to get back in the race for a Champions League spot.