Paris FC vs Nice: A Rivalry Interrupted by Decades, Reborn with Points, Wins, and History on the Line

Nearly half a century after their last Ligue 1 clash, Paris FC and OGC Nice find themselves in a rather unusual situation: everything sets them apart, and yet everything brings them together. Back in the 1970s, the two clubs parted ways with a perfect balance: three wins each, no draws. Since then, nothing.

Today, the randomness of the schedule and the unyielding logic of numbers recreate the same scenario. Ahead of the kickoff this Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Nice, both teams sit on exactly the same number of points in the league—6 points—and even share the same number of victories. Ironically, fifty years later, fate brings them back to the same starting point.

The upcoming match therefore takes on a special dimension. If Paris FC wins, they would take the lead for the first time in this fifty-year-old head-to-head. If Nice prevails, the Aiglons would regain the upper hand. And in the event of a draw, it would be a first in the history of this rivalry, as the two clubs have never shared points before. Whatever happens, this duel will write a new page in their story.

Ligue 1 Head-to-Head History

Season	Matchday	Venue	Score	Winner
1978/1979	34th	Away	Nice – Paris FC 5-0	Nice
1978/1979	16th	Home	Paris FC – Nice 3-0	Paris FC
1973/1974	27th	Away	Nice – Paris FC 2-1	Nice
1973/1974	9th	Home	Paris FC – Nice 3-2	Paris FC
1972/1973	30th	Home	Paris FC – Nice 2-0	Paris FC
1972/1973	12th	Away	Nice – Paris FC 3-2	Nice

A Long 46-Year Gap

After Paris FC’s relegation in 1979, their paths diverged. Paris settled firmly in the lower divisions, while Nice remained a fixture in France’s top flight. For nearly half a century, the rivalry disappeared.

It is only with Paris FC’s return in 2025-2026 that the duel can be reborn. History, frozen since 1979, finally resumes.

A Match Without a Heavy Past, But Full of Stakes

Three wins for Paris, three for Nice, no draws: a rare balance in the history of French football. On Sunday, beyond the three points at stake, there is the prospect of breaking half a century of parity.

History has not granted this fixture the status of a classic in French football. Yet, its numerical equilibrium and the scarcity of its past encounters make it a unique event.

For Paris FC, still seeking stability at the highest level, beating Nice would mean claiming a prestigious victory and asserting their place in the elite. For Nice, a long-established Ligue 1 club, the goal is to avoid reigniting an opponent who has just returned to the forefront.

\