This Saturday's Ligue 1 fixture between Paris FC and Olympique Lyonnais at Stade Jean-Bouin has been officially designated a high-risk match by French authorities. The National Division for the Fight Against Hooliganism (DNLH) has rated the Week 4 clash a level 4 out of 5 on its risk scale.
The DNLH fears potential clashes between supporters and has noted the possible presence of Paris Saint-Germain fans in the stadium. This classification comes after Lyon faced incidents this summer during their home match against Le Havre at the Groupama Stadium. A significant police presence is therefore expected for this top-of-the-table clash.
A key sporting context
The security announcement arrives as Paris FC, sitting second in the table with seven points, enjoys a strong start to the season. The club is coming off a notable 2-3 away win at Marseille last time out, with Lassine Sinayoko's hat-trick leading the way. The Parisians currently share an identical points total and goal difference (+4) with their Lyon opponents, setting the stage for a tight contest.
The club will be without the sidelined Emmanuel Mbemba, Nhoa Sangui, and Otávio.
