Épinal lost leading position after its first defeat in the season, 1:2 against Martigues. Previously, the played draw at home, 2:2 against Nimes. In that match visitors have advantage 2:0 in the first half, but Épinal leveled it in the second part of the game. There is no doubt that this team has been in a small crisis. However, despite this defeat, Épinal is still in the top of the table, they have big ambitions this season and is expected to return to the path of victories. The coach of this team is a former striker Fabien Tissot and his determination is offensive football, to win. Épinal is without defeat at home, but with even three tie matches and only two wins. Defender Christophe Diedhiou is still injured, but Yoann Oswald will play after suspension. He is also defender. On the other hand, Cherbourg was good away, with one win, two tie matches and one defeat. They lost their last match five rounds ago, at home against Rouen. So, they are in great form, five matches without defeat, but they have very big problems with injuries. Even eight players can't play because of injury. It is indeed a huge problem for their coach, Jean-Marie Huriez, who was once a defender of this team. In other circumstances I would expect an extension crisis of Épinal, however, given the large number of injured players, this is a great opportunity for the host to begin a new series of victories. GL.