Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
O. Giroud (N. Bentaleb) 11'
22' A. Bermont
T. Santos 31'
HT
↓ B. Onal ↑F. Correia 57'
57' ↓ A. Bermont ↑P. Peter
↓ O. Giroud ↑G. Perrin 63'
↓ E. Mbappe ↑O. Sahraoui 63'
H. Haraldsson 72'
73' ↓ A. El Ouazzani ↑U. Simbakoli
73' ↓ J. Allevinah ↑H. Djibirin
R. Perraud 74'
↓ R. Perraud ↑C. Verdonk 76'
↓ H. Haraldsson ↑I. Cossier 76'
T. Santos 79'
85' ↓ L. Raolisoa ↑C. Arcus
85' ↓ Y. Belkhdim ↑B. Diatta
90' U. Simbakoli
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Angers
Goalkeepers
Anthony Lopes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lillian Rao-Lisoa 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
7
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Ousmane Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Lefort
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacques Ekomié 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Branco van den Boomen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassine Belkhdim
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Jim Allevinah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
73
Entry
Anthony Bermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Mohamed Amine Sbaï 
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Amine El Ouazzani 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Melvin Zinga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlens Arcus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Kalulu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maël Gernigon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
Prosper Peter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Usman Simbakoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibirin Harouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lille
Goalkeepers
Berke Özer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tiago Santos 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nathan Ngoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexsandro Ribeiro 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Romain Perraud
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
76
Entry
Midfielders
Ngal'ayel Mukau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nabil Bentaleb 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Ethan Mbappé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Hákon Arnar Haraldsson
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
76
Entry
Başar Önal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
Olivier Giroud
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Arnaud Bodart
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Calvin Verdonk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loun Srdanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Cossier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Félix Correia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osame Sahraoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaëtan Perrin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Edjouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soriba Diaoune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | Angers | 0 - 1 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 11/02/2025 | Lille | 1 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 04/27/2025 | Angers | 0 - 2 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond Kopa |
| 08/24/2024 | Lille | 2 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 04/08/2023 | Angers | 1 - 0 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 11/13/2022 | Lille | 1 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 04/10/2022 | Angers | 1 - 1 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 11/06/2021 | Lille | 1 - 1 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 05/23/2021 | Angers | 1 - 2 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 01/06/2021 | Lille | 1 - 2 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
Angers Win
Lille Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Angers
Lille
Angers
Lille
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Clinical Lille Deliver a Harsh Opening Day Lesson
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. This season opener served as a brutal reality check, proving that sterile possession is no match for ruthless efficiency in the final third.
The Early Strike
The expectant faithful inside Stade Raymond-Kopa were hoping for a steady, confidence-building start to the new campaign, but the sheer Intensity of the visiting side quickly silenced the home crowd. It took a mere 11 minutes for the deadlock to be broken, as veteran forward O. Giroud rolled back the years with a trademark clinical finish, perfectly set up by a sharp pass from N. Bentaleb. This early opener fundamentally shattered the tactical Balance of the contest. Angers responded admirably by establishing controlled possession—holding 55% of the ball over the 90 minutes—and meticulously passing it around the middle of the park. However, their patient build-up play desperately lacked the decisive penetration required to unsettle a remarkably well-drilled northern defence, setting a frustrating and sterile tone for the home side's afternoon.
The Pragmatic Pivot
Despite the hosts carving out several half-chances largely through the creative diligence of Amine Sbai—who was undeniably their brightest spark in midfield, pulling strings and supplying a flurry of key passes—Lille struck again just when the home side looked most likely to equalise. In the 31st minute, full-back T. Santos surged forward to double the advantage with a predatory finish. The underlying metrics highlighted a stark and painful contrast: Angers peppered the danger zone with 12 total shots, but their complete lack of an Upset Factor in the penalty area left them chasing shadows. The visitors were perfectly content to absorb pressure, relying on their compact shape to nullify the hosts. This crucial second goal effectively killed the contest as a competitive spectacle, forcing Angers into a desperate, uphill battle.
A Routine Conclusion
The entire second half essentially transformed into a tactical masterclass in seeing out a football match. Clearly acknowledging the high Stakes of securing a vital three points on the opening weekend, Lille completely shut up shop. They leaned heavily on a commanding performance from goalkeeper Berke Özer, who confidently mopped up everything thrown his way to preserve a hard-earned clean sheet. The away side almost added a third in the 79th minute, but VAR intervened to chalk off a second goal for Santos due to offside. Ultimately, this comprehensive 2-0 away victory lays down a formidable early marker for a potential European push. Meanwhile, the blunt nature of this defeat forces the hosts back to the drawing board, highlighting an urgent need for attacking reinforcements to survive the grueling months ahead.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Angers's season?
This opening day defeat highlights a severe lack of cutting edge. They must quickly translate their possession into goals to avoid a grueling relegation battle.
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.
Lille Look to Spoil the Opening Day Party at Stade Raymond-Kopa
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. An opening weekend mismatch where the visitors' superior midfield quality threatens to overwhelm the newly assembled hosts from the first whistle.
The Setup
The August 23, 2026 curtain-raiser sees Angers host Lille in a fixture that lacks widespread blockbuster appeal. With the season just kicking off, the Stakes are naturally low, serving primarily as an early-season calibrator rather than a high-drama affair. The visitors arrive with genuine Stars in the middle of the park, relying heavily on the creative spark of A. Bouaddi and the forward thrust of M. Fernandez-Pardo. Meanwhile, Angers will look to counter-attack through E. Lepaul and S. Cherif, but the overall Balance of the pitch tilts heavily toward the away dugout. Neither side has an established Form line yet, leaving raw squad quality to dictate the terms.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be a classic test of tactical units: the home side's eager attacking line against Lille's deep, ball-dominant midfield. Angers must find ways to disrupt the visitors' build-up play, or risk spending the entire afternoon chasing shadows across the pitch.
Our Prediction
We see a routine away victory unfolding. Lille will command possession, gradually wearing down the home defense before finding the breakthrough. Expect a comfortable 2-0 win for the visitors, with the hosts struggling to create meaningful chances.