Massy Essonne saw off Angers 37 to 31 in a club friendly on Friday evening. The match took place at the home ground on 8 August 2026, and the result gave the hosts a comfortable margin. It was not a competitive fixture, but the scoreline told a clear story.
Massy came out strong and built their lead early. The visitors responded at intervals but could not find a sustained rhythm. By then it was clear the home side had the better flow, and they kept their composure when the game opened up.
The recent form of both sides offered some context. Massy had lost three of their last five, including a narrow defeat to Saran and a loss against Poitiers. Angers were similarly uneven, with defeats to Saran and Vaulx-en-Velin among their last five outings.
What stood out was the way Massy managed the second half. They tightened things up after a period where Angers looked dangerous, and the difference in concentration showed in the final tally. And here's the thing — the margin of six goals was not fluke. It reflected a team that understood what they needed to do.
The result does not change any standing, as this was a friendly. But for Massy it was a chance to build momentum after a mixed run. Angers will need to work on consistency if they want to replicate their earlier successes from April.