Clermont Foot vs Reims, 8 August 2026, Ligue 2: form, head-to-head and match facts

Clermont Foot were held to a goalless draw at home against second‑placed Reims, leaving the visitors firmly on course for a top‑four finish while the hosts remain mired near the bottom. The point lifts Reims to 12 points from six matches – three wins and three draws – with a respectable +6 goal difference, whereas Clermont sit 15th with five points from eight games, having failed to register a win all season. Both sides have now met twice this campaign and each encounter has ended in a stalemate, underlining the tight defensive balance between them. The stalemate means Clermont’s fight to escape the relegation zone remains uphill, while Reims maintain pressure on the leaders with just two matches left to secure European qualification.