Preview: US Granville Hosts Stade Poitevin in Key National 2 Clash

GRANVILLE, France (Interstat) — US Granville seeks to avenge a December defeat when it hosts Stade Poitevin in a French National 2 match on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The visitors won the previous meeting 1-0 on Dec. 5, 2025, in Poitiers. The statistical service Interstat projects a 1-1 draw for the rematch.

Stade Poitevin arrives after a difficult stretch, having lost three of its last four matches. Its most recent result was a 2-1 road loss to Les Herbiers on April 8. The club’s form has been inconsistent, with just one win in its last eight league contests dating to early February.

A bright spot for the visitors is forward Dominique Burban. He delivered a stunning performance off the bench in a 2-1 loss to Saint-Malo on April 3, scoring two goals and adding an assist in just two minutes of action. His late-game explosiveness makes him a critical player to watch.

US Granville enters with more momentum, unbeaten in its last three matches. It is coming off a 0-0 draw at Aviron Bayonnais on April 12 and a 3-0 home victory over Angoulême Charente on April 4. The team has shown a potent attack at times, but defensive consistency has been an issue, including a 4-2 loss to Dinan Léhon in March.

The matchup features teams with contrasting recent trajectories. Granville will look to leverage its home-field advantage and current form to overturn the earlier result, while Poitevin aims to rediscover its winning ways and complete a season double over its opponent.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Stade Louis Dior in Granville.