Ligue 1 Gameweek 5
Angers 2 - 0 FT Estac Troyes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Iron Gomis 35'
42' Prosper Peter (Amine Sbaï)
HT
57' Amine Sbaï (Amine El Ouazzani)
63' Jim Allevinah
↓ Mouhamed Diop ↑Renaud Ripart 67'
↓ Noah Donkor ↑Lucas Maronnier 67'
↓ Timothee Nkada ↑Hugo Picard 67'
69' ↓ Prosper Peter ↑Usman Simbakoli
69' ↓ Jim Allevinah ↑Harouna Djibirin
↓ Jérémy Le Douaron ↑Yacouba Koné 73'
77' ↓ Amine El Ouazzani ↑Haris Belkebla
77' ↓ Carlens Arcus ↑Lillian Rao-Lisoa
↓ Yacouba Koné ↑Kandet Diawara 78'
85' ↓ Amine Sbaï ↑Anthony Bermont
86' Yassine Belkdim
Antoine Mille 89'
90'+2 Ousmane Camara
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Angers
Goalkeepers
Anthony Lopes 
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
58
Passes
3
Duels
Defenders
Carlens Arcus 
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Ousmane Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Lefort 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Joseph Kalulu 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Jim Allevinah 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yassine Belkhdim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Branco van den Boomen
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
65
Passes
9
Duels
Mohamed Amine Sbaï 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Amine El Ouazzani 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.0
Rating
Prosper Peter
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Melvin Zinga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marius Louãr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lillian Rao-Lisoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Bermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Biumla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bane Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haris Belkebla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibirin Harouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Usman Simbakoli 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Estac Troyes
Goalkeepers
Patrick Beach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Noah Donkor
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Adrien Monfray 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Michel Junior Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anis Ouzenadji
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Mouhamed Diop
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Dermane Karim
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Antoine Mille
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Iron Gomis
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Timothé Nkada
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Jérémy Le Douaron
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Yored Konaté
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Maronnier
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Hugo Picard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Soukouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kandet Diawara
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Y. Kone
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
78
Entry
Renaud Ripart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2024 | Angers | 2 - 1 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 2 | Stade Raymond Kopa |
| 12/16/2023 | Estac Troyes | 1 - 4 | Angers | Ligue 2 | Stade de l'Aube |
| 05/27/2023 | Angers | 2 - 1 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 08/28/2022 | Estac Troyes | 3 - 1 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Aube |
| 01/23/2022 | Angers | 2 - 1 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 09/26/2021 | Estac Troyes | 1 - 1 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Aube |
| 07/24/2021 | Angers | 3 - 0 | Estac Troyes | Friendlies Clubs | Stade Jules Ladoumègue |
| 01/17/2018 | Angers | 3 - 1 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond Kopa |
| 11/25/2017 | Estac Troyes | 3 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Aube |
| 04/02/2016 | Estac Troyes | 0 - 1 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Aube |
04/20/2024
12/16/2023
05/27/2023
08/28/2022
01/23/2022
09/26/2021
07/24/2021
01/17/2018
11/25/2017
04/02/2016
Angers Win
Estac Troyes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -1
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Angers
Estac Troyes
Angers
Estac Troyes
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ruthless Angers Expose Wasteful Troyes
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Angers delivered a masterclass in clinical finishing, absorbing significant pressure before dismantling a visiting side completely devoid of a cutting edge.
Setting the Tempo
The hosts immediately established their authority at Stade Raymond Kopa. Angers dominated possession, holding the ball 61% of the time and forcing the visitors into a deeper defensive block. Despite this territorial superiority, Estac Troyes managed to create genuine chaos from dead-ball situations. The away side generated immense set-piece pressure, racking up the vast majority of the 13 total corners in the match. The Balance of play felt delicate despite the possession gap. Everything changed right before the interval. In the 42nd minute, Amine Sbaï unlocked the defensive line with a perfectly weighted pass. Prosper Peter provided the decisive touch, scoring a vital opening goal that completely altered the halftime team talks.
The VAR Intervention
The second half erupted with sudden, chaotic action. The Intensity rating surged as Troyes desperately searched for an equalizer. They peppered the penalty area, eventually attempting a staggering 19 total shots across the ninety minutes. However, their dreadful accuracy—managing just three on target—blunted their threat. The match reached its true turning point in the 51st minute. Amine El Ouazzani celebrated what looked like a back-breaking second goal for the hosts. The celebrations were abruptly halted by the referee, as VAR stepped in to cancel the strike. This reprieve handed the visitors a massive psychological lifeline. For a fleeting five-minute period, the momentum hung entirely in the balance, testing the home side's mental resolve.
Clinical Conclusion
That glimmer of visiting hope was violently extinguished in the 57th minute. Refusing to let the VAR disappointment derail their focus, El Ouazzani immediately turned provider. He orchestrated a rapid attacking move, finding Sbaï in prime position. Sbaï made no mistake, doubling the advantage and showcasing exceptional clinical finishing. While the attack grabbed the headlines, J. Lefort anchored the backline with an outstanding defensive performance to secure the clean sheet. This result carries massive Stakes for the league table. The hosts solidify their spot in 6th place, demonstrating genuine top-half credentials. Meanwhile, Troyes languish down in 13th position. Their staggering inability to convert high shot volumes into actual goals remains a fatal flaw.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR canceled Amine El Ouazzani's 51st-minute strike, briefly handing Troyes a psychological lifeline before Angers secured their decisive second goal just moments later.
What made A. Sbaï the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the entire attack, delivering a flawless performance by providing the opening assist and scoring the crucial second goal to secure the win.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Searching for a Spark
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. Our verdict: this evenly matched clash offers a prime opportunity for either side to shake off their early-season rust and kickstart a meaningful run.
The Setup
On September 19, 2026, Stade Raymond-Kopa sets the stage for a classic mid-table friction tie. Angers and Estac Troyes sit neck-and-neck in 9th and 10th place, both sporting a modest four points. A massive Balance rating highlights just how tight this matchup is; neither side boasts a distinct structural advantage. With the season still in its infancy, the Stakes remain relatively low, but a shaky Form profile from both camps signals underlying vulnerabilities. Fans will be looking to the Stars on the pitch to provide some much-needed inspiration in what promises to be a gritty, tactical affair.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Harouna Djibirin, whose direct threat for the hosts will be crucial in breaking the deadlock. He’ll be matching wits with Troyes’s A. Mille, a creative force capable of turning defense into attack with a single pass.
Our Prediction
Expect a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Angers will likely dictate the early tempo at home, but their defensive lapses give Troyes exactly what they need to snatch an equalizer on the break.