Ligue 1 Regular Season - 13
Auxerre 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
Khalis Merah 20'
28' Gideon Mensah
HT
↓ K. Merah ↑P. Sulc 46'
↓ Clinton Mata ↑M. de Carvalho 63'
Corentin Tolisso 67'
72' ↓ S. Mara ↑J. Casimir
84' ↓ G. Mensah ↑F. Oppegard
↓ A. Karabec ↑A. Hamdani 85'
89' ↓ L. Sinayoko ↑I. Osman
89' ↓ O. El Azzouzi ↑A. Diousse
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
D. Leon 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
L. Sy 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
3
Blocks
S. Diomande 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
C. Akpa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Mensah 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
R. Matondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. El Azzouzi
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
K. Danois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
L. Sinayoko 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
17%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
S. Mara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Danny Namaso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
L. Mezerette 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. De Percin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Legros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Oppegard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Diamalunda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Osman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Casimir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyon
Goalkeepers
D. Greif 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
5
Saves
8.5
Rating
Defenders
A. Maitland-Niles
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Clinton Mata
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
M. Niakhate 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Abner Vinicius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
T. Tessmann 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
67
Passes
6
Duels
C. Tolisso
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
65
Passes
8
Duels
A. Karabec
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
K. Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Moreira
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Forwards
M. Satriano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
R. Descamps
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Barisic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Fall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Sulc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Goncalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. de Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Hamdani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Molebe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/04/2025 | Auxerre | 1 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 27/10/2024 | Lyon | 2 - 2 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 17/02/2023 | Auxerre | 2 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 31/08/2022 | Lyon | 2 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 07/04/2012 | Lyon | 2 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade de Gerland (Lyon) |
| 27/11/2011 | Auxerre | 0 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
| 11/05/2011 | Auxerre | 4 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
| 22/12/2010 | Lyon | 1 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade de Gerland (Lyon) |
Auxerre Win
Lyon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +21
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -16
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
Léon and Greif Steal the Show: Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps Becomes a Goalkeeper's Theatre
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. Two goalkeepers in the form of their lives transformed what could have been a goal fest into a defensive masterpiece, proving that sometimes the greatest drama unfolds when the ball refuses to find the net.
The Intensity of Saves
Auxerre and Lyon delivered a crunch match at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps built on intensity that never wavered. With 28 combined shots and 12 on target, the match should have been a shooting gallery. Instead, Donovan Léon emerged as an immovable wall, compiling seven crucial saves that kept his side alive. His Lyon counterpart, Dominik Greif, matched that resolve, blocking five attempts and—most critically—denying a penalty that could have rewritten the afternoon's narrative entirely.
Lyon's Sterile Dominance
The Rhône-Alpes visitors suffocated their hosts in possession (70% to 30%), orchestrating 548 precise passes with commanding balance. Yet this territorial supremacy crumbled against an immovable object: the inability to finish. With an xG of 1.57 against Auxerre's 2.07, Lyon discovered that controlling the pitch means nothing when Clinton Mata and his defensive colleagues refuse to break. Auxerre, confined to 30% possession, played a perilous game of defensive discipline—rare, but devastatingly effective.
The Corner Pressure: Eighteen Wasted Openings
Eighteen corners combined (eleven for Lyon, seven for Auxerre) created a siege mentality at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps. Every wide delivery carried the weight of a decisive chance, yet both teams failed to convert this weapon into gold. Léon and Greif dominated the air, turning set-piece opportunities into won duels rather than goals. This is where the match lived and died: not in open play, but in these moments where precision and composure separate the victors from the vanquished.
Key Questions
Why did Donovan Léon dominate?
Seven crucial saves. Léon refused every Lyon attempt with total concentration, transforming his goal into an impregnable fortress.
Did Lyon waste a golden opportunity?
Absolutely. 70% possession, 16 shots, but a penalty saved by Greif. Dominance without reward epitomises their frustration.
What does this point mean for Auxerre's survival battle?
A precious point. Auxerre remains 18th but gains defensive confidence against a superior opponent.
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.
Survival vs Ambition at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. This looks like a routine afternoon for the visitors against an Auxerre side stuck in a downward spiral.
The Setup
On November 23, the gulf in quality between these two sides will be laid bare in Burgundy. Auxerre enters this clash in a dire Form, languishing in 18th place after a string of demoralizing defeats. For Lyon, currently 5th, the Stakes involve cementing their place in the European spots. While Auxerre's defensive Balance has been non-existent, conceding 20 goals already, Lyon boasts the attacking Stars to exploit every gap. This match serves as a classic upper-table vs relegation battle that rarely ends in an upset.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on whether Auxerre's midfield, featuring Elisha Owusu, can disrupt the rhythm of Lyon's creative hub. Pavel Šulc has been the orchestrator for the Gones, and if he is given time on the ball, he will pick the Auxerre defense apart. Afonso Moreira will also look to exploit the lack of pace in the hosts' backline.
Our Prediction
Lyon's superior individual quality will eventually tell. Expect G. Mikautadze to lead the line effectively as the visitors dominate possession from start to finish. Auxerre will likely sit deep to limit the damage, but a 2-0 away victory for Lyon is the most logical outcome.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Probably not. It’s a mismatch with very little competitive intrigue.
What's the predicted outcome?
A comfortable 0-2 win for Lyon.
Where are Auxerre and Lyon in the league table?
Auxerre is 18th (9 points); Lyon is 5th (24 points).
What is Auxerre's current form?
Awful—they have lost four of their last five matches (DDLLL).
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Pavel Šulc (Lyon) with 2 goals in 2 matches and 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.