Bresse Péronnas 01 began their pre-season with a narrow defeat as Dijon came from behind to win 2-1 at the Stade Municipal de Péronnas on 23 July 2026. The International Club Friendly gave both sides valuable match sharpness: Péronnas, competing in the French Championnat National 2, pushed hard early but could not hold on against a more experienced Dijon side that now plies its trade in the third tier following relegation struggles. Dijon’s second-half rally demonstrated their superior depth and fitness as the game wore on.

Match Overview

The home side started brightly, pressing high and creating an early chance that paid off in the 14th minute. Midfielder Maxime Marquet finished a swift counterattack with a low drive past Dijon goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbé. Péronnas continued to apply pressure but failed to extend their lead. Dijon gradually settled, and just before halftime they equalised through a well-worked set piece: centre-back Loïc Brillant headed home from a corner. After the break, Dijon took control of possession and scored the winner in the 67th minute when substitute Mickaël Diallo fired in from the edge of the box.

Key Moments

• 14’ Goal (Péronnas) – Marquet slots home after a clever through ball from Anthony Castillo.
• 42’ Goal (Dijon) – Brillant’s header from a Simon Halliez corner levels the score.
• 67’ Goal (Dijon) – Diallo’s powerful strike gives Dijon the lead for the first time.
• 81’ Miss – Péronnas substitute Yannick Dumas shot wide from a promising position.

Tactical Story

Péronnas set up in a 4-3-3 with an aggressive press, aiming to disrupt Dijon’s build-up. The plan worked early, forcing errors and creating the opener. However, the high-energy approach proved unsustainable; Dijon’s patient possession game under coach Benoît Tavenot gradually wore down the hosts. Dijon shifted to a 4-2-3-1 after the break, with Holding midfielders Makan Traoré and Jordan Marié dictating tempo. The winner came from a quick transition, catching Péronnas’ tired defenders out of shape. Petites modifications d’effectif in the second half also aided Dijon’s dominance.

Standout Performers

For Dijon, Diallo’s impact off the bench was decisive, and Brillant was solid at both ends. Allagbé made a crucial save early in the second half to keep Dijon level. Péronnas’ Marquet was lively in the first half but faded, while left-back Lucas Decambron showed good overlapping runs. The home side’s lack of depth was exposed when key players were substituted.

Pre-Season Implications

For Dijon, the comeback win underlines their readiness for the upcoming Championnat National campaign, where they aim to challenge for promotion. Péronnas, who finished mid-table last season in National 2, have work to do on stamina and game management. Both teams will continue their friendly schedules with valuable lessons learned.