FC Annecy Eyes Improvement Amid Stadium Renovations for 2025-2026 Season

FC Annecy is gearing up for its fourth consecutive season in Ligue 2, starting with a match against Pau on August 9, 2025. Coach Laurent Guyot has outlined the club's ambitions, acknowledging the challenge of integrating new players while also emphasizing the goal of bettering last season's sixth-place finish, the best in the club's history. "Playing for maintenance does not prevent having ambitions," Guyot stated, indicating a dual focus on retaining league status and striving for higher achievements.

A significant challenge this season includes ongoing renovations at their home ground, Parc des sports, which will prevent the team from playing there until the end of September, potentially impacting their early performances. Guyot expressed concerns that the disruption might hinder the integration of new members into the squad. Despite these obstacles, the coach remains optimistic about capitalizing on last season's momentum and improving the team's overall performance in the league.