ES Saintes v Girondins de Bordeaux in doubt over security costs

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·18 September 2026

The Coupe de France third-round tie between ES Saintes and Girondins de Bordeaux faces uncertainty over security costs.

According to L'Équipe, the Saintes vice-president said on Thursday he did not wish to host Bordeaux for financial reasons.

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The match is scheduled for Sunday.

Whether it proceeds on that date remains unresolved.

Further details have not been disclosed.

Source: L'Équipe

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