FC Bayeux vs Olympique Marseille Coupe de France Match Set for January 12 at Stade Michel-d'Ornano

The Coupe de France Round of 16 match between FC Bayeux and Olympique Marseille (OM) has been rescheduled to Monday, January 12, 2026, due to the Trophée des Champions final on January 8, featuring PSG and OM. FC Bayeux president Luis Ferreira Pavesi remains optimistic about the change despite preferring a weekend fixture to better accommodate players’ work commitments.

The match will be held at stade Michel-d'Ornano in Caen, which can hold approximately 21,000 fans—six times the capacity of Bayeux’s usual ground, stade Henry Jeanne. The larger venue access was assured by Ziad Hammoud, the president of Caen, allowing Bayeux to comfortably manage the financial aspects of hosting a high-profile game against OM. The match is expected to draw a full crowd, highlighting the community’s excitement for this significant event.

Pavesi commented, "No, the date will not spoil the celebration; we have the chance to be here, and we see only positives," emphasizing the club’s enthusiasm despite the weekday scheduling challenge. This fixture presents a major opportunity for FC Bayeux to face one of France’s top teams in front of a sizeable audience, underscoring the importance of this Coupe de France encounter.