In two weeks, Olympique de Marseille will travel to Saint-Etienne for the 14th day of L1. The travel of Marseille supporters is already prohibited. This decision generates more disadvantages than advantages for ASSE.
In a tense climate between the authorities and supporters, zero tolerance is required for outside travel. Thus, the main Ligue 1 matches are played without visitors in the stands. This was the case of the OL-ASSE derby, the OM-PSG classic and this will be the norm on December 8 for ASSE-OM at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium. This decision by the public authorities saddens OM and the entire people of Marseille. However, it does not suit AS Saint-Etienne either. At the commercial and security level, Saint-Etienne leaders will have a headache for the next two weeks.
Where to place Marseille fans who come alone?
Indeed, as the site points out In green and against allthe ban will not prevent Marseille fans from filling the Cauldron. Wearing the OM colors or not, they will be right in the middle of the Saint-Etienne public and this can cause tension in the stands. With official Marseille parking in the visitors' stand, the Forez club could manage the situation more easily. ASSE has not ruled out leaving this location empty and bringing Marseille supporters who came individually to Geoffroy-Guichard there.
To best manage a possible influx of Marseillais, Sainté tries to regulate the sale of tickets by increasing the price of seats and hindering sales on the black market. Measures perceived as unpopular among Green supporters. However, the Chaudron will still be well stocked on Sunday December 8 at 8:45 p.m. for the reunion between AS Saint-Etienne and OM. Enough to guarantee a great party, which will be even better with completely peaceful stands.
