One of the two most anticipated matches of the season is fast approaching. This Sunday, the two best enemies in the French championship meet again almost three years after having faced each other for the last time. ASSE travels to Lyon this Sunday evening. A young referee, unknown to ASSE, was appointed by the federation.
The French Football Federation communicated this Monday the arbitration appointments for the 12th day of the 2024/2025 Ligue 1 season. To officiate during the meeting between ASSE (16th) and Montpellier (18th), the federation has appointed Florent Batta, a 44-year-old referee who has already refereed the Greens this season. Last season, he finished in 19th and penultimate place in the first division referee rankings.
The 44-year-old referee is a familiar face in Ligue 1. He is currently refereeing his 7th season in the elite of French football. This is the second time this 24/25 season that Florent Batta will meet ASSE, after Le Havre received Geoffroy-Guichard on August 24 (0-2 defeat). During this match, Florent Batta handed out six yellow cards and whistled a penalty in favor of HAC following an unusual collision by Dennis Appiah.
In total, Florent Batta refereed 11 matches for the Greens, in Ligue 1, Ligue 2 or the Coupe de France. The overall results are positive: 6 victories, 1 draw and 4 defeats.
This season, Florent Batta officiated in four Ligue 1 matches:
In total, he handed out 18 yellow cards, an average of 4.5 per match, 1 second warning and whistled 3 penalties. Florent Batta also refereed two Ligue 2 matches.
ASSE's assessment with Florence Batta
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