AARAU, Switzerland (Interstat) — Aarau defeated Neuchatel Xamax 1-0 in a Swiss Challenge League match Saturday at Stadion Brügglifeld.

The decisive goal came in the 55th minute from Elias Filet, assisted by defender Marcin Dickenmann. Dickenmann received a yellow card in the 41st minute, as did Neuchatel Xamax’s Shkelqim Vladi in the 47th.

The victory solidifies first-place Aarau’s strong season, improving its league record to 20 wins, five losses and two draws. Neuchatel Xamax, mid-table, fell to 10-12-5.

Aarau, heavily favored pregame, controlled proceedings to secure a narrow win, continuing its domestic dominance.