Pontarlier vs Chalon-sur-Saône - National 3 - Group F

A fascinating National 3 - Group F chapter awaits on May 9, 2026 when Pontarlier take on Chalon-sur-Saône at Stade Paul Robbe 1 — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Rush will take over under centre for the Falcons as they prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, with the team’s quarterback situation taking an unexpected turn heading into the season opener.

There is little to choose between Pontarlier and Chalon-sur-Saône on paper, and the National 3 - Group F encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts will hope that the Stade Paul Robbe 1 crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Leeds will not improve on their third offer but have left it on the table in case Saints reconsider their position.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Pontarlier and Chalon-sur-Saône have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Amad won possession in the PSG half before laying the ball off for Bryan Mbeumo to score.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. 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. Romelu Lukaku completes the transfer from Napoli to FenerbahceThe sale of Lukaku means that Rasmus Hojlund and Lorenzo Lucca are now the only two senior centre-forward options available in Allegri’s squad.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. Whatever the outcome, the National 3 - Group F fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.