French clubs begin pre‑season friendlies ahead of 2026‑27 league

pre‑season friendly French football Damien Ott debut DFCO vs Sochaux Valenciennes match

On 25 July 2026, UNFP Football Club played a preparation match against Valenciennes at the Mont Houy training centre. The game marked the first on‑field appearance for the new coaching trio – head coach Damien Ott, deputy Emmanuel Desgeorges and goalkeeping coach Fabien Campioni – and featured former UNFP players now with Valenciennes, goalkeeper Jean Louchet and forward Zaïd Amir.

Later the same day, Dijon Football Club (DFCO) faced newly promoted Sochaux in Saint‑Vit, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00. The match saw both sides fielding their typical formations, DFCO in a 4‑4‑2 diamond and Sochaux in a 3‑5‑2, and ended with DFCO creating several chances before Sochaux’s keeper preserved the lead. The fixtures are part of the clubs' preparations for the upcoming French league season.

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