125 years of the club #8: the best attendance ever at the Diochon stadium (April 1977)

FC Rouen – AS Saint-Etienne, the biggest crowd in the club’s history with 23,532 spectators at the Stade Robert-Diochon!

On April 8, 1977, the Stade Diochon vibrated like never before in the history of FC Rouen. In the Coupe de France, the Normandy club took on one of the biggest names in French soccer: AS Saint-Étienne, at the height of their glory. In a breathtaking match, the Diables Rouges beat the Verts 1-1, providing the 23,532 spectators with an unforgettable spectacle.

The match, which will live long in the memory, still holds the all-time attendance record at Diochon. A true celebration of soccer, an exceptional moment in which the fans, who came in their droves, were able to vibrate. The passion, emotion and energy that filled the stadium that day continue to inspire generations of fans to this day.