AJ Auxerre, seeking a vital Ligue 1 lifeline, host Le Mans FC as both teams bid to avoid relegation. Auxerre have shown resilience with three consecutive draws, while Le Mans face the prospect of an eighth consecutive loss. The match pits former France U-20 World Cup winner, Jean-Kévin Augustin's, goal-scoring prowess against the resilience of Auxerre's emerging talent.