FC Metz, recently relegated from Ligue 1, is gearing up to face AS Nancy Lorraine in the 2026-2027 season. These two iconic clubs from Lorraine will clash in two highly anticipated derbies. The first match will take place on Saturday, January 2, 2027, at the Stade Saint-Symphorien, home of FC Metz. The second derby will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2027, at the Stade Marcel-Picot, where AS Nancy will host the Grenats. These matches mark a return to the historic rivalries between the two teams, after more than seven years without an official encounter. The last match in Ligue 2 saw AS Nancy win 1-0 in May 2019. Supporters from both sides are eager to relive the intensity of these Lorraine derbies.