Nancy will face Metz in the Lorraine derby next season. FC Metz, relegated from Ligue 1 at the end of the 2025-2026 season, joins Nancy in Ligue 2. This confrontation marks the return of the Lorraine derbies to the Ligue 2 calendar. The two teams have already faced each other several times in the past, notably on May 10, 2019, where Nancy won 1-0. FC Metz will host the Red and Whites on Saturday, January 2 at the Saint-Symphorien stadium. As for AS Nancy Lorraine, the Grenats will be received on Saturday, May 22 at the Marcel-Picot stadium. Nancy's supporters are eagerly awaiting these matches that promise to be very competitive. The Lorraine derby is always an important event for both teams and their supporters. Nancy's players are determined to make a good impression against their regional rival. The 2026-2027 season is therefore shaping up to be very interesting for Nancy. And with the arrival of new players, Nancy's team is ready to face the challenges of the new season. But the Lorraine derbies will certainly be the most anticipated matches of the season. So Nancy's supporters must be ready to cheer on their team in these important matches.