Boulogne vs Annecy - Ligue 2

A fascinating Ligue 2 chapter awaits on May 2, 2026 when Boulogne take on Annecy at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Chelsea could do with a morale-boosting win when they face AC Milan in Jakarta.

Both camps will view the Ligue 2 meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts have found wins hard to come by, D across their last five telling the story of a win rate of 0%. Annecy travel in decent nick, LWDLW in their last five and a win rate of 50% this season. The contrast in attacking output — 0.33 versus 1.33 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. In terms of net spend, Liverpool topped the table with £219.4m, followed by Ipswich (£190.7m), Spurs (£176m) and Hull (£160.5m).

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Boulogne may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Annecy have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Schalke were third bottom for possession in winning the second tier, let alone facing Bayern.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Roma relief as Manchester United turn to Brighton midfielder instead of Kone.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With positions in the Ligue 2 table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. 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.