Bastia's match against Metz was interrupted after just one minute of play, as Metz supporters threw dozens of tennis balls onto the pitch to protest against the scheduling of weekday matches. The referees interrupted the game for about ten minutes, before the players returned to the pitch and the speaker warned them. The supporters primarily targeted BeIN Sports, the exclusive broadcaster of Ligue 2, and their choice of scheduling with the day's fixture broadcast on Monday evening and the multiplex on Friday evening. The match finally resumed, with a final score of 1-1. The supporters held up banners reading « Le foot c’est le samedi » (Football is on Saturdays). This protest is not isolated, as several Ligue 2 stadiums have seen supporters express their discontent with the scheduling of matches. FC Metz and Bastia therefore had to wait to resume play, the players remaining calm during the interruption. Ligue 2 has thus had a tumultuous start to the season, with supporters protesting against the scheduling of matches. The match was played on August 20, 2024, and the interruption occurred after just one minute of play. The supporters' protest was peaceful, but it did disrupt the match. The Ligue 2 season is expected to be highly competitive, with several teams vying for promotion to Ligue 1.