Ligue 1 Regular Season - 7
Auxerre 1 - 2 FT Lens
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
O. Edouard (A. Thomasson) 14'
Samson Baidoo 15'
↓ O. Edouard ↑R. Fofana 41'
HT
Ismaelo Ganiou 46'
61' F. Sierralta
62' Danny Namaso
Robin Risser 62'
65' Gideon Mensah
Florian Thauvin 66'
68' Elisha Owusu
69' ↓ L. Sinayoko ↑I. Osman
Ismaelo Ganiou 73'
Ismaelo Ganiou 73'
76' ↓ E. Owusu ↑R. Matondo
↓ F. Thauvin ↑A. Sima 81'
↓ W. Said ↑M. Guilavogui 81'
84' ↓ F. Sierralta ↑L. Sy
Adrien Thomasson 87'
A. Sima (A. Thomasson) 90'
Malang Sarr 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
D. Leon 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Casimir 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Senaya 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
F. Sierralta 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
C. Akpa 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
G. Mensah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
L. Sinayoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
E. Owusu 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
2
Blocks
K. Danois 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
72
Passes
15
Duels
Danny Namaso
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
S. Mara
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
T. De Percin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Oppegard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Petit Dol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Sy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Devernois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Diousse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Matondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Osman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Rodin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lens
Goalkeepers
R. Risser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
R. Aguilar
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
M. Sangare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Thomasson
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
M. Udol
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
F. Thauvin
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
81
Entry
W. Said
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
O. Edouard
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
R. Gurtner
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jhoanner Chavez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bulatovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ojediran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sima 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7.6
Rating
M. Guilavogui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2025 | Auxerre | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 27/04/2025 | Lens | 0 - 4 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 14/12/2024 | Auxerre | 2 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 03/06/2023 | Auxerre | 1 - 3 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 14/01/2023 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 21/10/2019 | Lens | 0 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 2 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis (Lens) |
Auxerre Win
Lens Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -8
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
Sima's late heartbreak: Lens steal three points in stoppage time
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 84/100. In a display of breathless intensity, Lens snatched a dramatic victory at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps, with substitute Abdallah Sima's 90th-minute goal completing an improbable turnaround against Auxerre.
Édouard's early statement sets the tone
Odsonne Édouard wasted no time. The Lens striker fired home a clinical finish in the 14th minute after Alexis Thomasson's precision assist, establishing early balance despite Auxerre's possession dominance (57%). The home side controlled the tempo but lacked the clinical edge when it mattered most.
The turning point: Sierralta equalises, Ganiou's red card changes everything
At the 61st minute, Francisco Sierralta levelled proceedings and reignited the contest. But the match pivoted at the 73rd when Ismaelo Ganiou saw red—a dismissal that transformed the stakes entirely. Down to ten men, Lens faced a test of character. The combined 25 shots on the night underscored the intensity: three lead changes, each side refusing to surrender, every possession carrying weight.
Sima's moment: substitute heroics break Auxerre's resistance
Enter the 90th minute. Sima, introduced just nine minutes earlier, latched onto Thomasson's final pass and buried it past the goalkeeper. Lens completed an unlikely escape, climbing to 16 points, while Auxerre's struggles—now languishing 16th with just six points—deepen. One match, three leaders, one cruel denouement.
Key Questions
How did Ganiou's red card reshape the match?
At 10 v 11 from the 73rd minute, Lens managed a defensive rearguard yet found the composure to score the winner. Adversity became opportunity.
Why couldn't Auxerre convert their dominance?
57% possession and 18 shots masked poor conversion: only 2 on target. Lens's ruthless finishing (2 goals from 7 attempts) proved decisive.
What made Sima's impact so pivotal?
Introduced at 81', Sima scored within nine minutes—a super-sub masterclass. Fresh legs and hunger combined to deliver the knockout blow.
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.
David vs Goliath at the Abbé Deschamps
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. Auxerre must find a way to halt the momentum of a Lens side that looks unstoppable at the summit of the table.
The Setup
The gap in Form couldn't be wider as Auxerre prepares to host the league leaders at the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps. While Lens enters on the back of five consecutive victories, the hosts are languishing in 18th place, struggling to keep their heads above water. With the Stakes centered firmly on a relegation battle for the home side, the pressure is immense. The tactical Balance of this fixture leans heavily towards the visitors, who boast the league's best record, while Auxerre searches for defensive stability after a bruising run of three straight defeats.
Key Battle
This match will be defined by the endurance of the Auxerre midfield against the relentless creative rotations of Lens. Without designated individual stars to lead the counter-charge, the home side must rely on collective unit discipline. The battle will be won or lost on the edge of the Auxerre box; if the home back line can withstand the early pressure, they might frustrate the Stars of the North. However, any lapse in concentration will likely be punished by a Lens attack that transitions with devastating speed.
Our Prediction
Lens are expected to dominate territory and possession from the first whistle. Despite the heroics of goalkeeper Donovan Léon, who has already proven his worth under pressure this season, the sheer volume of Lens' attacks will eventually break the deadlock. We anticipate a controlled 2-0 victory for Lens, clinical and efficient, further cementing their title credentials while leaving Auxerre deep in the mire.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you want to see if a title contender can dismantle a struggling low block.
What's the predicted outcome?
A professional 2-0 win for Lens.
Where are Auxerre and Lens in the league table?
Lens is 1st (34 pts), while Auxerre is 18th (9 pts).
What is Auxerre's current form?
Poor: two draws followed by three losses (DDLLL).
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Wesley Saïd (Lens) with 2 goals and 2 assists in 5 matches (7.4 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.