Annecy secured a 1-0 victory over Puy at home in the opening round of Ligue 2's regular season on 8 August 2026. The away side took all three points despite dominating possession being turned against them on the pitch.
Annecy's efficiency proved decisive. They registered three shots on target from six attempts, converting one into the winner. Puy managed two shots on target from ten attempts, failing to find the net despite enjoying 70 per cent of the ball.
The result extends Annecy's strong start to the campaign. They sit second in the table on ten points from five matches, with three wins and one draw. Puy remain twelfth with five points, having won one, drawn two and lost two of their opening five games.
Annecy's away performance carried discipline. They committed ten fouls compared to Puy's eleven, and while the visitors received a red card, the home side accumulated three yellow cards without seeing any dismissals. The away team made fewer passes but completed 182 of 253 attempts, covering 30 per cent possession against 70 per cent for the hosts.
The victory builds on Annecy's recent form, which includes a 4-0 win over Zin and a 1-1 draw with Nancy. Puy's results have been mixed, with victories over Tarbes and Real Sociedad contrasting with heavy defeats to Real Sociedad B and Espanyol. The away win moves Annecy further clear of the mid-table pack while Puy continue to search for consistency.