Ligue 1 Regular Season - 28
Angers 0 - 0 FT Lyon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
46' Y. Belkhdim
↓ P. Sulc ↑R. Yaremchuk 55'
↓ C. Tolisso ↑R. Ghezzal 64'
68' ↓ L. Machine ↑P. Peter
↓ A. Maitland-Niles ↑K. Merah 73'
↓ Endrick ↑A. Karabec 73'
↓ T. Tessmann ↑S. Kango 73'
84' L. Raolisoa
86' ↓ L. Raolisoa ↑F. Hanin
89' ↓ A. Sbai ↑L. Mouton
89' ↓ Y. Belkhdim ↑P. Capelle
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Angers
Goalkeepers
Hervé Koffi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lilian Raolisoa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
54%
Duel Win %
Marius Louer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ousmane Camara 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jordan Lefort
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jacques Ekomié 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Haris Belkebla
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Branco van den Boomen 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Yassin Belkhdim 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Lanroy Machine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Amine Sbai
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
9%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Oumar Pona 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Florent Hanin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maël Gernigon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Louis Mouton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pierrick Capelle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Sinaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Prosper Peter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Goduine Koyalipou
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
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Dominik Greif
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Clinton Mata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moussa Niakhaté 
MAGNET
114
Activity
114
Activity
103
Passes
11
Duels
Abner Vinícius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tanner Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Tyler Morton
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
80
Passes
5
Duels
Endrick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Corentin Tolisso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Afonso Moreira
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Pavel Šulc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
BENCH
Rémy Descamps
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Steeve Kango
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hans Hateboer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khalis Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Karabec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orel Mangala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roman Yaremchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rachid Ghezzal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2025 | Lyon | 1 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais |
| 05/17/2025 | Lyon | 2 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 12/07/2024 | Angers | 0 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond Kopa |
| 02/25/2023 | Angers | 1 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 09/03/2022 | Lyon | 5 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 04/03/2022 | Lyon | 3 - 2 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
Angers Win
Lyon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +38
P: 28 GD: +27
P: 28 GD: +11
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +10
P: 28 GD: +12
P: 28 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: +12
P: 28 GD: -4
P: 28 GD: +4
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -13
P: 28 GD: -11
P: 28 GD: -13
P: 28 GD: -22
P: 28 GD: -14
P: 27 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +43
P: 30 GD: +28
P: 31 GD: +16
P: 30 GD: +15
P: 30 GD: +11
P: 30 GD: +18
P: 31 GD: +7
P: 31 GD: -3
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 31 GD: -17
P: 30 GD: -13
P: 30 GD: -22
P: 31 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -24
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Frustrating Stalemate at Stade Raymond-Kopa
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 18/100. Our verdict: An uninspiring goalless draw where overwhelming possession failed to translate into meaningful chances, leaving both sets of supporters thoroughly underwhelmed.
The Stifled Ambition
The match commenced at Stade Raymond-Kopa with a familiar script for the visiting side, as Lyon immediately took control of the ball. However, the necessary Intensity was strikingly absent from their attacking movements. While they dictated the early tempo, their passes often shuffled sideways rather than piercing through a deeply entrenched Angers defensive unit. The hosts were more than content to sit back, absorb the persistent pressure, and look for transitional moments that rarely materialized. With Angers goalkeeper Yahia Fofana barely breaking a sweat in the opening exchanges, the match quickly settled into a sluggish rhythm. The visitors' territorial dominance—holding a commanding 68% possession over the course of the match—felt entirely cosmetic without the necessary incision to carve out clear-cut opportunities.
A Midfield Grind
As the second half unfolded, the tactical Balance remained completely static, creating a frustrating spectacle for the neutral observer. Tyler Morton worked tirelessly in the midfield engine room for the visitors, attempting to orchestrate passing sequences and unlock a stubborn defensive shell. Despite his efforts to inject some urgency into the play, the attacking combinations continually faltered at the edge of the penalty area. The underlying statistics painted a grim picture of the attacking quality on display, with both teams struggling to register impactful shots. The hosts managed a meager 0.29 expected goals, while the visitors barely threatened with 0.85 xG themselves. It became a tactical stalemate where neither side possessed the creative spark required to break the deadlock.
Points Shared, Opportunities Missed
In the end, defensive solidity was the only genuine takeaway from this dreary affair. Moussa Niakhaté proved to be a highly reliable anchor for the visitors, expertly neutralizing any rare counter-attacks and ensuring a comfortable clean sheet for his side. Yet, this 0-0 draw carries a distinct Upset Factor given the broader context of the Ligue 1 campaign. Sitting fifth in the table and chasing Europa League qualification, dropping points to a mid-table side represents a significant missed opportunity. The Stakes were undeniably high for their continental ambitions, but the execution simply failed to match the occasion. Both teams walked away with a solitary point, but neither will look back on this afternoon with any real satisfaction.
Key Questions
Why was this match rated so low?
A severe lack of attacking quality and merely three shots on target across both teams resulted in a dreary, uneventful goalless draw.
Did Lyon capitalize on their heavy possession?
Despite controlling 68% of the ball, Lyon generated just 0.85 expected goals and consistently failed to break down a resilient defensive block.
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.
Lyon Chases Top-Four Consolidation Against Stumbling Angers
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A top-four chasing Lyon visits a resilient but inconsistent Angers, making this a crucial test of offensive efficiency against goalkeeping heroics.
The Setup
Angers welcomes Lyon to the Stade Raymond-Kopa on April 05, 2026, with both sides desperate to reverse their recent slumps. The hosts sit 12th in Ligue 1 with 32 points, struggling with a dismal Form rating after losing four of their last five matches. Meanwhile, Lyon clings to 4th place with 47 points. Their own Form is alarming (LDDLL), dropping vital points in the race for Champions League qualification. The Stakes are moderately high. Lyon needs to solidify their European spot, while Angers wants to mathematically secure their comfortable mid-table position. Expect an intriguing Balance of play. Lyon is heavily favored on paper but has stuttered in front of goal recently.
Key Battle
It is a classic duel of an unstoppable force against an immovable object. Corentin Tolisso leads the charge for the visitors. He dictates the tempo and arrives late in the box to finish chances. He will be directly frustrated by Hervé Koffi. The Angers goalkeeper boasts a Stars rating that is completely off the charts, thanks to a ridiculous 12 saves in his last three outings. If Koffi stands tall, Lyon's frustration will only grow.
Our Prediction
Lyon to grind out a narrow 1-0 win. Despite their poor recent run, the visitors possess superior midfield quality. They will dominate possession and eventually pierce through Angers' defensive block late in the second half.