Benin – Ligue 1: Coton FC takes the lead, Dadjè still at the bottom, recap of Matchday 20.

The 20th matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 season 2025-2026 offered an intense show this weekend, with decisive matches for both the title race and the relegation battle. Coton FC moved to first place after their 2-0 victory over Ayéma. At home, Buffles FC were held to a 1-1 draw by AS Cotonou, a draw that prevents Parakou’s club from taking the top of the table. The day’s standout clash pitted Hodio FC and Damissa FC, ending in a spectacular 3-3, while Dragons FC triumphed 3-2 over Dadjè FC, snatching up valuable points.

The other matches were tighter: ASPAC FC and JS Pobè FC drew (1-1), as did USS Kraké and Bani Gansè (0-0). ASVO FC pulled off the upset by beating AS SOBEMAP FC (1-0), while Loto-Popo FC edged US Cavaliers 1-0. Espoir FC and Dynamo d’Abomey couldn’t find the back of the net (0-0). In the standings, Coton FC remains leader with 40 points, ahead of Buffles FC (39), while AS SOBEMAP and Loto-Popo sit on 37 points. At the bottom of the table, Ayéma FC, US Cavaliers and Dadjè FC are on alert and must respond to avoid relegation.

The standings after the 20ᵉ matchday

1. Coton FC – 40 points, +15
2. Buffles FC – 39 points, +13
3. AS SOBEMAP FC – 37 points, +10
4. Loto-Popo FC – 37 points, +10
5. AS Cotonou – 36 points, +9
6. ASPAC FC – 35 points, +14
7. Damissa FC – 31 points, +5
8. Dynamo d’Abomey – 29 points, +1
9. Espoir FC – 27 points, -3
10. Dragons FC – 26 points, -4
11. Hodio FC – 23 points, -2
12. ASVO FC – 21 points, -6
13. Bani Gansè – 18 points, -5
14. JS Pobè FC – 18 points, -6
15. USS-Kraké – 18 points, -6
16. Ayéma FC – 15 points, -11
17. US Cavaliers – 13 points, -13
18. Dadjè – 13 points, -21