Ligue 1 results: SCO Angers held by RC Strasbourg as relegation battle intensifies

Angers SCO and RC Strasbourg shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw on Saturday

The result leaves Angers SCO 19th in the Ligue 1 standings, three points from safety, while RC Strasbourg are 12th.

Sofiane Boufal gave Angers SCO the lead in the 16th minute, but Habib Diallo equalised for RC Strasbourg just before half-time.

Both teams had chances to win the game in the second half, but neither side could find a winning goal.

Angers SCO frustrated by Strasbourg’s resurgence

Angers SCO were looking to build on their recent win over Montpellier HSC, but they were left frustrated by RC Strasbourg’s spirited display.

The hosts took the lead through Boufal, but Diallo’s goal just before half-time gave RC Strasbourg a lifeline.

Angers SCO had the better chances in the second half, but they were unable to find a way past RC Strasbourg goalkeeper Matz Sels.

Strasbourg’s draw boosts survival hopes

RC Strasbourg’s draw was a valuable point in their quest to avoid relegation.

The visitors are now six points clear of the relegation zone, and they have a game in hand on their rivals.

RC Strasbourg will be hoping to build on this result when they face Montpellier HSC next weekend.

Key stats

• Angers SCO have won just one of their last seven Ligue 1 games.
• RC Strasbourg are unbeaten in their last three Ligue 1 games.
• Boufal’s goal was his fourth of the season.
• Diallo’s goal was his sixth of the season.