Ligue 1 Regular Season - 13
Auxerre 0 - 0 FT Lyon
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
D. Leon
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Defenders
L. Sy
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S. Diomande
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C. Akpa
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G. Mensah
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Midfielders
R. Matondo
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O. El Azzouzi
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K. Danois
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Forwards
L. Sinayoko
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S. Mara
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Danny Namaso
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BENCH
L. Mezerette
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T. De Percin
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E. Legros
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F. Oppegard
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E. Diamalunda
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T. Devernois
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A. Diousse
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I. Osman
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J. Casimir
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Lyon
Goalkeepers
D. Greif
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Defenders
A. Maitland-Niles
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Clinton Mata
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M. Niakhate
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Abner Vinicius
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Midfielders
T. Tessmann
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C. Tolisso
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A. Karabec
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K. Merah
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A. Moreira
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M. Satriano
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BENCH
R. Descamps
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T. Barisic
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F. Fall
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P. Sulc
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T. Goncalves
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M. de Carvalho
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A. Gomes
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A. Hamdani
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E. Molebe
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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: 25 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +26
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps 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: 20/100. 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.
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.
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.