Preview: Paris FC Women Visit Saint Malo Women in Coupe de France Féminine

SAINT MALO, France (Interstat) — A compelling clash of tiers awaits Sunday when Division 1 Féminine side Paris FC Women travels to face lower-division Saint Malo Women in the Coupe de France Féminine round of 32.

The match, scheduled for Jan. 25, 2026, at Saint Malo’s home ground, presents a classic cup challenge. Paris FC, a professional club competing in France’s top flight and the UEFA Women’s Champions League, will be heavily favored on paper against the amateur side from Saint Malo.

However, cup competitions often defy logic. Saint Malo enters with momentum, unbeaten in its last three matches across all competitions, including a 1-1 draw with RC Roubaix-Wervicq Féminine on Jan. 11. Its season was highlighted by a dominant 9-0 victory over FCF Rouen Plateau Est in December.

Paris FC, managed by Sandrine Soubeyrand, brings a mixed bag of recent form. The club secured a solid 2-0 away win at Racing Club de Lens in its last domestic outing on Jan. 10. But its campaign has been defined by a grueling Champions League schedule, with mixed results against Europe’s elite. A 2-0 loss to FC Barcelona in December was followed earlier in the fall by a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid and a heavy 4-0 defeat at Chelsea.

The simulation model from Interstat projects a 1-1 draw, suggesting the potential for an upset or at least a stern test for the visitors. Saint Malo will rely on a cohesive unit and home-field advantage to disrupt Paris FC’s rhythm.

For Paris FC, this match is a crucial opportunity to build consistency before returning to Champions League action next month. It faces a pivotal Group Stage rematch against Real Madrid at home on Feb. 11.

The focus for the Parisians will be on forwards like Mathilde Bourdieu and Gaëtane Thiney to unlock a disciplined Saint Malo defense. Saint Malo’s goalkeeper and back line, which has kept two clean sheets in its last four matches, will face their toughest test of the season.

Kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon local time, with a place in the Coupe de France round of 16 on the line.