**Early 2026-27 Ligue 1 form has quickly established Le Havre and Troyes as the clearest relegation candidates after six matchweeks.** Le Havre sit bottom with just two points and no wins, while promoted Troyes (back after three years) have four points, one victory, and a -9 goal difference. Le Mans, another promoted side returning after 16 years, hover near the drop zone alongside Auxerre, Angers, and Toulouse on six or seven points. Recent results have reinforced these trends: Marseille’s 2-0 win at Troyes ended a five-game losing streak and deepened Troyes’ problems, while Rennes’ 4-1 victory over Auxerre highlighted vulnerabilities among mid-to-lower table sides. With 28 games remaining, defensive frailties and limited squad depth for the promoted clubs are driving trader consensus toward these teams facing the steepest paths to safety, though the long schedule leaves room for momentum shifts.