Chantilly vs Haguenau - National 2 - Group B

The history between Chantilly and Haguenau lends this National 2 - Group B fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on March 21, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

Both camps will view the National 2 - Group B meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. Chantilly will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Their 3-0 win over Nice takes them up to second spot in the fledgling Ligue 1 table.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Chantilly will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Haguenau's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. Everton are aware of interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, but there has been no formal approach or contact with them, and they have no appetite to sell the 26-year-old, who has three years on his deal.

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. Spurs may have leaked Arsenal links to defender to ease sale to Atletico Madrid.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".