Football. FC Nantes: The Season in Four Matches, According to Nicolas Chabot
Le Havre – Nantes (Matchday 1, 0-1)
For their first match in the Elite league, FC Nantes traveled to Stade Océane on Nicolas Chabot’s 30th birthday. “It was a special context for the club and for me,” he said. Manon Uffren’s stunning goal (6′), voted the most beautiful goal of the season in Première Ligue, gave FCN a grand entrance. “It’s a date etched forever. We played a quality match that will remain one of the most beautiful days of the season.”
Nantes – PSG (Matchday 4, 0-1)
La Beaujoire discovered that FC Nantes also has a women’s team. 16,847 supporters came to cheer on the players for this match, chosen for prime-time broadcast. “It’s probably the most media-covered event in the club’s history. We delivered an incredible performance to hold our own against PSG. This gave the players a lot of confidence in our game plan. That night, the team captivated the Nantes public, and especially connoisseurs of women’s football in France.”
Nantes – Guingamp (Matchday 12, 2-1)
This was the first match of the second half of the season against the bottom-ranked team. A win would bring FC Nantes closer to securing their spot in the league. But most importantly, it was an opportunity to win their first home match. “We knew it was a key moment in the season. We handled it well, and it allowed us to restart in January and join the battle with Fleury, Montpellier, and Dijon.”
Nantes – Montpellier (Matchday 18, 2-2)
FC Nantes was undefeated in the league in 2025 but had a streak of five consecutive draws. Ultimately, this streak extended to six. This point officially secured the “Canaries'” place in D1! “The draw was deserved with a great scenario that we’ve mastered at home for two seasons. With four matchdays remaining, we validated a super season.”