Saint-Étienne lead Ligue 2 with 28 points, three clear of the chasing pack.
Saint-Étienne hold a three-point advantage at the summit on 28 points, setting the benchmark for the chasing clubs.
The division's 18 clubs are all competing in a league table where the leader's three-point margin makes every fixture a potential swing.
With the top spot contested and the table still open, Saint-Étienne's lead means the chasing sides must keep pace to stay in the promotion conversation.