Troyes vs Paris FC – News and Probable Lineups

Troyes will face Paris FC on Saturday at Stade de l’Aube in the Grand Est region of France, marking their first foray into Ligue 1 since 2023.

Last season, ESTAC topped Ligue 2 to secure promotion, while Paris finished 11th in Ligue 1 during the same campaign.

Match overview

The fortunes of football clubs can shift rapidly, a reality that has recently been felt by Troyes.

After relegating to the third tier in 2023-24, this squad has made significant strides to return to the top division, temporarily maintaining their place in Ligue 2 due to Bordeaux’s administrative relegation.

Their strong home performances in Ligue 2 last season greatly contributed to their promotion, with the team suffering only two league defeats at Stade de l’Aube.

For head coach Stephane Dumont, Saturday represents his inaugural Ligue 1 match at the helm, having gone unbeaten in pre-season friendlies.

This weekend could see them secure their first win in this competition since edging past Strasbourg in a thrilling encounter in 2023 (3-2).

Moreover, Troyes has a perfect record against Paris FC in the top division, having triumphed in both meetings during the 1973-74 season.

For Paris FC, last season was more successful than anticipated during their first season back in the top flight in over four decades.

Now, it falls upon Liam Rosenior to maintain that positive momentum, having taken over from interim head coach Antoine Kombouare in July.

This change surprised many, considering Kombouare had only lost twice in Ligue 1 from March until the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Rosenior, arriving with a point to prove after a challenging season at Chelsea, has experience in Ligue 1, having led Strasbourg to a seventh-place finish and a European spot at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

In this season, Paris have dropped points in only two away fixtures but faced a setback with a loss against Rennes in May (2-1).

While they have yet to record a victory over Troyes in top-flight competitions, Paris have remained unbeaten in their last five clashes in Ligue 2, having won the last two encounters at Stade de l’Aube.

Team News

Early this week, Troyes secured the services of Hugo Picard on loan from Columbus Crew, with Patrick Beach anticipated to make his Ligue 1 debut after recently joining from Melbourne City and representing Australia at this summer’s World Cup.

Amar Abdirahman Ahmed, coming off a successful loan at Dundee United, is expected to contribute more goals this time around for the French club, particularly with Ligue 2 Golden Boot winner Tawfik Bentayeb linked to a transfer to Anderlecht in Belgium.

A knee injury may sideline Jean-Philippe Krasso for Paris FC on the opening matchday, while Omar Sissoko is also considered a doubt due to an ankle issue.

Lassine Sinayoko, who scored 12 times for Auxerre in Ligue 1 during the 2025-26 campaign, is among the new signings expected to lead the attack this season, alongside Pablo Pagis from Lorient.

Troyes probable starting XI:

Beach; Titi, Monfray, Diaz, Ouzenadji; Gomis, Diop; Odede, Ifnaoui, Picard; Ahmed

Paris FC probable starting XI:

trap; Camara, Coppola, Otavio, De Smet; Lees-Melou, Kill; Pagis, Kebbal, Koleosho; Sinayoko

Paris FC has effectively bolstered their squad with experienced attacking players, which should benefit them in combating a Troyes side eager to establish themselves but may require time to adapt to top-flight football.