Ligue 2: Amiens 0-2 Troyes – ESTAC Takes League Lead

Troyes reclaimed the top spot in Ligue 2 on Monday with a 2-0 victory over Amiens at the Stade de la Licorne. Goals from Kandel Diawara in the 52nd minute and Tawfik Bentayeb eight minutes later secured the win for the visitors, according to reports from Ouest-France.

The match marked Troyes’ second consecutive league win, a welcome return to form after a recent slump that saw them stumble through January with three straight defeats and a goalless draw against Bastia. Prior to that, they had secured a remarkable 4-3 victory over Pau on February 21st, as detailed by FootInsights.

Troyes dominated the second half, breaking the deadlock through Diawara’s well-placed strike. Bentayeb then extended their lead, scoring his 13th league goal of the season and further cementing his position as a key player for the club. SoccerTips.ai noted Bentayeb’s influence, highlighting his assist on the opening goal in addition to his own strike.

With the win, Troyes now lead Ligue 2 with 48 points, two points ahead of AS Saint-Étienne. Reims, Le Mans, and Red Star are closely behind, all tied on 41 points. Amiens, meanwhile, remain in 16th place – a relegation play-off position – with 23 points, as reported by Sofascore.

The victory comes as Troyes navigate a tightly contested Ligue 2 season, with several teams vying for promotion. The match between Amiens and Troyes was played on March 2, 2026, at 19:45 UTC, according to Sofascore.