The 2019-20 campaign was a dramatic, unfinished season for Metz as Les Grenats secured their hard-fought return to the top flight of French football, ultimately finishing 15th and securing survival in a season curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Spearheading the attack was the prolific Senegalese forward Habib Diallo, whose 12 league goals proved decisive, anchoring the team with his potent scoring in a year defined by turbulence. A memorable highlight of the season was the convincing 3-0 home victory against Monaco, a result that exemplified the fighting spirit of the squad under manager Vincent Hognon and cemented a crucial chapter in the club's battle to re-establish themselves in Ligue 1.