For the 18th day of R1, the Mendois will face, this Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 3 p.m., at the Jean-Jacques-Delmas stadium, the team coached by former professional player Geoffrey Dernis.
It’s a major challenge awaiting the players of Avenir Foot Lozère (AFL) this Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Jean-Jacques-Delmas stadium. Montpellier Atlas Paillade, today’s opponent, is indeed the undisputed leader of this pool A in Regional 1. After 17 match days, the Pailladins have won fourteen times, drawn twice, and only suffered one defeat.
The recent defeat came on March 7, on the Grau-du-Roi field, with a score of 3-1. However, this loss does not prevent the Hérault team from leading the championship with 42 points and a seven-point lead over their closest pursuer, Lunel. The Paillade players have one more game to play compared to Lunel. With nine match days left, all signs point to the Pailladins securing promotion to National 3. This promotion slipped away from the Montpellier players last season after a defeat against Tarbes in the promotion playoffs.
Positive Dynamics
This year, there will be no playoffs, and it seems they are determined to secure their promotion as quickly as possible. The Mendois will have a tough challenge ahead, but they can rely on a positive dynamic. They are unbeaten in five matches (three wins, two draws) and have not lost since February 1st, when they were defeated by Frontignan.
To approach this match with confidence, they can also rely on their home victories against Lunel (2nd, 1-0) and Grau du Roi (3rd, 2-1). This means that Nabil Zanina’s players can defeat anyone in this championship. Engaged in their fight for survival, they currently have 22 points and a seven-point lead over the first relegation spot. A positive result this weekend would be a significant step towards securing their place in R1.
