Sochaux v Saint-Étienne, when green fever gripped Bonal in 1976

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·8 August 2026

Sochaux v Saint-Étienne, when green fever gripped Bonal in 1976

Fifty years on, memories endure of the night Saint-Étienne’s visit to Sochaux gripped Stade Bonal with intense fervour.

As reported by L'Équipe, the Stéphanois arrived on 16 May 1976, only four days after losing the European Cup final, and their presence ignited remarkable enthusiasm.

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A packed crowd watched a top-of-the-table Division 1 meeting finish 1-1.

One month later, Les Verts clinched their ninth French title, finishing five points clear of the Lionceaux in third.

The same pairing returns to Bonal on Saturday at 20:45 in Ligue 2.

Source: L'Équipe

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