Aubagne vs Orleans - Ligue 3

The history between Aubagne and Orleans lends this Ligue 3 fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on April 17, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Both Aubagne and Orleans will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Ligue 3. Aubagne are still searching for momentum, LDWLL in their last five and a season win rate of just 16.67%. The visitors have been a mixed bag on the road, LDLWL in their last five and a win rate of 33.33% reflecting their unpredictability. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. A young right-back is another position City are interested in adding in, while, in terms of outgoings, goalkeeper James Trafford is close to joining Leeds so will need to be replaced.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Aubagne will look to impose their style on home soil, while Orleans are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. They were slightly found out against Amorim's Milan in pre-season, with the press not quite sharp enough - the fourth goal, in particular, came from just one ball over a high-lined defence.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. More than that, he is the club's top scorer in a single European campaign.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the Ligue 3 fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.