Saint-Étienne chase first four-from-four start since 1973 at Dijon | OneFootball

At Dijon, Saint-Étienne can record a fourth straight win to begin the season, a feat their fans have not seen for more than 50 years. Victory would complete a perfect August and open an early gap on the pack.

According to Le Progres, the last four-from-four start dates back to summer 1973 in D1. Les Verts beat OM 0-2, Metz 2-0, Monaco 2-3 and Paris FC 4-0, then fell 4-0 at Angers.

That season ended in their seventh French title, achieved in part under a system that awarded bonus points. Saint-Étienne collected eleven of them for games in which they scored at least three goals.

Ian Cathro’s side have opened this campaign with three wins, over Sochaux 0-3, Clermont 3-1 and Grenoble 4-0. Their attack has been prolific.

A win in Dijon would match that 1973 start and sustain their early momentum. They travel with belief, looking to keep building on a flying opening.

Source: Le Progres

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