Dijon vs PAU - Ligue 2

A fascinating Ligue 2 chapter awaits on August 14, 2026 when Dijon take on PAU at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

In the Ligue 2 table, Dijon currently occupy 13th and PAU sit 15th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, W in their last five and a season win rate of just 16.67% that has the alarm bells ringing. The visitors have been enduring a wretched campaign, L in their last five and a season win rate of just 16.67% that leaves them deep in trouble. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Dijon average 1.33 per game to PAU's 0.67, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Skinner had another year to run on his contract but has decided to move on a month out from United beginning their Women’s Super League season at London City Lionesses on September 4.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Dijon will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while PAU must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. His all-action approach did not just suit the demands of Luis Enrique, it appeared to have a transformative effect on those around him, setting new standards in the forward line.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman I. Baldé — 5 goals this term — will be one to watch. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Another player reportedly of interest is Everton forward Iliman N'Diaye, while United, according to reports from France, have also made contact with Paris Saint-Germain over Ibrahim Mbaye.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. All signs point towards a home win, with Dijon favoured to come out on top by a 2-1 scoreline. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. A more central role appears likely given the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by Amadou Onana at the World Cup.