Ligue 1 Regular Season - 9
Angers 2 - 0 FT Lorient
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' P. Peter
28' ↓ P. Peter ↑S. Cherif
HT
↓ B. Meite ↑Igor Silva 46'
59' S. Cherif
65' ↓ A. Sbai ↑L. Raolisoa
65' ↓ L. Mouton ↑L. Machine
↓ J. Makengo ↑D. Karim 65'
↓ P. Pagis ↑M. Bamba 65'
↓ A. Tosin ↑S. Soumano 65'
75' Jordan Lefort
↓ L. Abergel ↑N. Cadiou 78'
89' ↓ H. Abdelli ↑J. Ekomie
89' ↓ Y. Belkhdim ↑M. Courcoul
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Angers
Goalkeepers
H. Koffi 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
8.2
Rating
Defenders
Midfielders
H. Belkebla 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
3
Blocks
H. Abdelli
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Y. Belkhdim
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
L. Mouton 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
65
Entry
A. Sbai 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Forwards
P. Peter 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
M. Zinga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Ekomie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Courcoul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Raolisoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Capelle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Djibirin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Cherif 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
62
Minutes
7.7
Rating
L. Machine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Y. Mvogo 
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
49
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Midfielders
T. Le Bris 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Avom
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
72
Passes
19
Duels
L. Abergel
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
75
Passes
5
Duels
A. Kouassi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
P. Pagis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
A. Tosin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
B. Kamara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Adjei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cadiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Karim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Mvuka Mugisha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Soumano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 | Angers | 1 - 0 | Lorient | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 03/08/2024 | Lorient | 2 - 1 | Angers | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 05/02/2023 | Lorient | 0 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 01/01/2023 | Angers | 1 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 16/01/2022 | Lorient | 0 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 21/11/2021 | Angers | 1 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 31/07/2021 | Lorient | 1 - 0 | Angers | Friendlies Clubs | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 02/05/2021 | Lorient | 2 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 06/12/2020 | Angers | 2 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
Angers Win
Lorient Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +13
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Angers Turns Possession Dominance into Lorient Heartbreak
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. In a relegation six-pointer at Stade Raymond-Kopa, Angers punished Lorient's profligacy, converting rare openings into a 2-0 victory that transforms both teams' survival prospects.
The Siege That Failed
Lorient arrived with a possession blueprint: 63% of the ball, 23 shots, relentless intensity. Yet at Stade Raymond-Kopa, control became a curse. P. Peter's 16th-minute finish—a clinical execution from Angers' first real chance—exposed the Bretons' defensive fragility. One moment of chaos, and the narrative shifted. Lorient had dominated; Angers had led.
The Goalkeeper Who Won a Match
Hervé Koffi became Angers' unlikely hero. His penalty save—a crucial intervention when Lorient could have equalized—was the turning point. The Angers goalkeeper made 4 saves across 90 minutes, but that one moment defined the match's balance. Then, at the 59th minute, substitute Sidiki Cherif, introduced at the 28th, buried the contest. Angers 2, Lorient 0. The Bretons had fired 23 times; the hosts, just 7. Efficiency over intensity won the day.
Survival Breathing Room
Himad Abdelli's two key passes orchestrated Angers' suffocating midfield discipline, strangling Lorient's creative outlets despite their possession advantage. For Angers—15th on 9 points—this is a lifeline in the relegation battle. Lorient, 16th with 8 points, slips deeper into crisis. The stakes were always clear; execution determined the outcome.
Key Questions
How did Angers defend against Lorient's 23-shot barrage?
Clinical discipline. Koffi's penalty save was pivotal. Angers' compact shape absorbed pressure and punished on the counter—two chances, two goals.
What does this result mean for the relegation race?
Angers climbs to 12 points; Lorient stays 16th with 8. The gap widens. In a relegation battle, momentum and points are everything.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Mid-Table Grit at Stade Raymond-Kopa
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 12/100. A tactical grind where Lorient’s individual flair meets Angers’ struggle to establish home dominance.
The Setup
Angers enter this Round 9 fixture in 12th place, but their Form at the Stade Raymond-Kopa is a major concern, boasting just one win from four home outings. Defensive Balance has been their saving grace, largely thanks to Hervé Koffi, whose penalty-saving abilities have secured vital points. Meanwhile, Lorient (15th) arrive looking to bridge a two-point gap. Although the Stakes are low in terms of European qualification, avoiding a slide toward the bottom three is paramount for the visitors and their attacking Stars.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in the transitional phases. Without specified midfield maestros, the battle becomes a unit-vs-unit exercise in discipline. Angers must maintain a compact shape to negate Lorient's speed on the break. The visitors will look to exploit any spatial gaps left by an Angers side that often overextends while searching for that elusive home victory.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where neither side wants to blink first. Lorient’s offensive efficiency will likely see them strike through a moment of individual brilliance, but Angers’ resilience at set-pieces should allow them to claw back a result. A stalemate reflects the current trajectory of both clubs. Final score: 1-1.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you enjoy tactical battles where defensive organization is tested by clinical counter-attacks.
What's the predicted outcome?
A hard-fought 1-1 draw between two evenly matched sides.
Where are Angers and Lorient in the league table?
Angers sit 12th with 16 points; Lorient are 15th with 14 points.
What is Angers's current form?
Mixed (LWWLD), characterized by a poor 25% win rate at home.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Arsène Kouassi is in top form with 1 goal and 1 assist, averaging a 7.6 rating.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.