The match was initially postponed due to safety concerns and has now been put back a week after the amateur club, Saintes, incurred a bill of nearly €40,000 for extra police presence. VoetbalPrimeur reports that the club cannot afford this expense, partly due to the expected arrival of hundreds of supporters from Bordeaux.
A proposed alternative location has been ruled out by the relevant authorities, leaving the French football federation and both clubs searching for a solution. VoetbalPrimeur reports that if the cup match does not take place, Bordeaux may have played its last match in history. The club's future remains uncertain after being relegated to the sixth tier in August due to severe financial problems.