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57
Newcastle
vs
Hull City
Sat, Sep 19 • 14:00 UTC
⚡ Form
69
⚖️ Balance
64
🏆 Stakes
56
⭐ Stars
73
Unbeaten starts clash at St. James' Park.
Futmetrix Verdict
16
Tottenham
vs
Aston Villa
Sat, Sep 19 • 11:30 UTC
⚡ Form
3
⚖️ Balance
84
🏆 Stakes
6
⭐ Stars
27
Early relegation six-pointer in North London.
Futmetrix Verdict
36
Celta Vigo
vs
Racing Santander
Sat, Sep 19 • 16:30 UTC
⚡ Form
37
⚖️ Balance
75
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
58
Celta seek desperately needed first win.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
F. Thauvin (O. Edouard) 45'
HT
Ruben Aguilar 48'
58' ↓ H. Abdelli ↑L. Raolisoa
64' ↓ L. Mouton ↑P. Peter
65' ↓ C. Arcus ↑H. Djibirin
↓ W. Said ↑F. Sotoca 70'
71' ↓ J. Ekomie ↑F. Hanin
71' ↓ Y. Belkhdim ↑M. Courcoul
F. Thauvin (S. Baidoo) 74'
76' H. Djibirin
↓ R. Aguilar ↑S. Abdulhamid 78'
↓ O. Edouard ↑A. Sima 78'
85' Prosper Peter
89' Haris Belkebla
↓ M. Udol ↑D. Machado 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Angers
Goalkeepers
Melvin Zinga 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Carlens Arcus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Ousmane Camara 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Jordan Lefort
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacques Ekomié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
Haris Belkebla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Himad Abdelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Yassine Belkhdim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Louis Mouton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Mohamed Amine Sbaï
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Sidiki Cherif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Oumar Pona 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Florent Hanin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Louãr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Courcoul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lillian Rao-Lisoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pierrick Capelle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibirin Harouna 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Prosper Peter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pierre-Ismaëlo Ganiou
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Samson Baidoo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Malang Sarr 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
81
Passes
8
Duels
Midfielders
Ruben Aguilar 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Mamadou Sangaré
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
56
Passes
17
Duels
Adrien Thomasson
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
61
Passes
15
Duels
Matthieu Udol 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
31%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Florian Thauvin 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.2
Rating
Wesley Saïd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Odsonne Édouard 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
BENCH
Régis Gurtner
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Deiver Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saud Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Bulatović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamzat Ojediran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Bermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdallah Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Angers | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 01/26/2025 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 08/18/2024 | Angers | 0 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond Kopa |
| 03/18/2023 | Lens | 3 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 11/05/2022 | Angers | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 02/27/2022 | Angers | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
Angers Win
Lens Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +12
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 14 GD: +21
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -8
P: 14 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -17
P: 14 GD: -12
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
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Lens
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Futmetrix AI estimate
Thauvin's Clinical Finishing Holds Off Angers' Desperate Rally at Stade Raymond-Kopa
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. In a match of relentless intensity and VAR drama, Lens preserved their title credentials by weathering a second-half onslaught from a Angers side fighting for their Ligue 1 survival.
Thauvin's Brace Establishes Control
Lens dominated the early exchanges with 55% possession, their superior passing accuracy (86%) and movement suffocating Angers' attempts to build from the back. Florian Thauvin struck first in the 45th minute, converting a precise assist from Oihan Edouard to give the visitors a deserved advantage. The French winger doubled his tally at 74 minutes following a cutback from Serge Baidoo, appearing to have sealed the contest. With a rating of 9.2, Thauvin's two-goal masterclass showcased why Lens sit atop the table with 31 points from 14 matches—a commanding 15-point stakes advantage over their hosts.
Djibirin's Goal Sparks Drama, VAR Delivers the Final Blow
Angers refused to surrender. Just 120 seconds after Thauvin's second, substitute Djibirin Harouna—introduced at 65 minutes—pulled one back in the 76th minute to ignite a frantic finale. The balance shifted ominously toward the hosts, whose desperation grew with each passing minute. Then came the VAR intervention at 85 minutes: Prosper Peter had earned what appeared to be a match-altering penalty, only for the pitchside review to overturn the decision. That reversal extinguished Angers' hopes of a dramatic comeback and sealed a crucial three points for the league leaders.
The Numbers Vindicate Lens's Superiority
Beyond the narrative drama, the statistics tell a clear story of dominance: Lens registered 17 shots to Angers' 7, with an Expected Goals advantage of 2.05 to 1.16. The visitors' 8 corners created constant set-piece pressure that the home defence struggled to manage. Angers' 78% pass accuracy and limited attacking threat (5 shots on target) underscored their mid-table status and ongoing relegation battle. This contest at Stade Raymond-Kopa reinforced Lens's credentials as genuine title contenders while leaving Angers (12th, 16 points) staring at the uncomfortable reality of their precarious league position.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
The 85th-minute penalty overturn denied Angers a lifeline. Without VAR's intervention, the momentum would have swung decisively toward the hosts.
What made Florian Thauvin the Man of the Match?
His brace (45', 74') and 5 key passes orchestrated Lens's victory. A 9.2 rating reflects elite-level performance in a title-deciding clash.
What does this defeat mean for Angers' season?
At 16 points from 14 matches, Angers must reverse their form (LWWLD) immediately to escape the relegation zone. Margin for error is vanishing.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Lens's relentless machine rolls into Angers' survival battle
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Angers cling to hope as Lens arrive at Stade Raymond-Kopa chasing another statement win—one team fighting for their league life, the other for the title.
The Setup
Angers (12th, 16 pts) are drowning in the relegation mire after a chaotic run, while Lens (1st, 34 pts) have become the league's dominant force. The Balance is brutally skewed: Lens boast five consecutive wins and a goal difference of +13. For Angers, every point is a lifeline. The Stakes cut deep—this is a six-pointer in the truest sense, with Lens consolidating their title charge and Angers clawing away from the drop zone.
Key Battle
Hervé Koffi (Angers) versus Wesley Saïd (Lens): the Angers goalkeeper has been a rare bright spot with 21 saves and three clean sheets in five matches, but Saïd's relentless movement—three goals in five games (7.3 rating)—will test him repeatedly. Koffi must be flawless; one lapse costs Angers dearly.
Our Prediction
Lens suffocate Angers from kickoff, pressing high and forcing errors in dangerous areas. Odsonne Édouard pivots the play with clinical efficiency, while Saïd stretches the defence on the flanks. Angers retreat into a compact block, hunting the counter, but lack the attacking teeth to threaten Lens's solid backline. Lens break through twice in the second half—Saïd and Édouard combining for a 2-0 victory that sends them eight points clear and leaves Angers staring at the abyss.