Preview: VF Beaujolais Hosts Rouen in Tight National 1 Clash

PARIS (Interstat) — A closely contested National 1 fixture is on tap Friday as VF Beaujolais hosts Rouen, with the recent head-to-head history favoring the home side.

The match, scheduled for April 3, 2026, pits two sides looking to solidify their standing in France’s third division. VF Beaujolais enters following a 0-0 draw at Orleans last Friday. Rouen arrives after a 2-0 loss at FC Sochaux-Montbeliard on the same date.

Recent encounters between these teams have been decisive, with the home team winning the last three meetings. VF Beaujolais earned a 2-1 victory at Rouen on Jan. 30. Rouen took a 2-1 home win last Nov. 1, and VF Beaujolais secured a 2-1 home win last Aug. 22.

Form has been inconsistent for both clubs. Rouen’s last five league matches show a draw, two losses and two wins. Their most recent result, the loss to Sochaux, snapped a brief two-game unbeaten run.

VF Beaujolais has struggled for consistency, with just one win in its last five outings — a 1-0 victory over La Berrichonne de Châteauroux on March 13. They have been held scoreless in two of their last three matches.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw.

For Rouen, forward momentum has been an issue; the team has been shut out in three of its last five matches across all competitions. VF Beaujolais will look to capitalize on home pitch advantage, where they won the most recent fixture in this series.

Following this match, VF Beaujolais travels to face Stade Briochin on April 10. Rouen’s next fixture is at home against Valenciennes, also on April 10.

Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. local time at Stade de Bellevue in Villefranche-sur-Saône.