Ligue 1 Regular Season - 15
Auxerre 3 - 1 FT Metz
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
36' L. Sinayoko
39' O. El Azzouzi (S. Mara)
45' R. Matondo
G. Hein 45'+1
HT
↓ J. Asoro ↑H. Diallo 46'
↓ G. Tsitaishvili ↑I. Sane 68'
↓ C. Sabaly ↑M. Mbaye 68'
73' ↓ F. Oppegard ↑G. Mensah
73' ↓ S. Mara ↑J. Casimir
J. Deminguet 75'
↓ J. Deminguet ↑A. Toure 80'
83' G. Mensah
↓ B. Traore ↑B. Madjo 84'
89' K. Danois (Danny Namaso)
90'+4 ↓ O. El Azzouzi ↑A. Diousse
90'+4 ↓ L. Sinayoko ↑M. Cissokho
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
Donovan Léon 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lamine Sy 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Sinaly Diomandé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clement Akpa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Fredrik Oppegård
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Midfielders
Rudy Matondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oussama El Azzouzi 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Kévin Danois 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
8.5
Rating
Forwards
Lassine Sinayoko 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Sékou Mara 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Danny Namaso
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Théo De Percin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gideon Mensah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alvin Petit Dol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evan Diamalunda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tidiane Devernois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Assane Dioussé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Casimir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yvan Zaddy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamoudou Cissokho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Metz
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Fischer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Maxime Colin
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Sadibou Sané 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Jean-Philippe Gbamin 
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
84
Passes
7
Duels
Fodé Ballo-Touré 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Jessy Deminguet
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Boubacar Traoré
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Cheick Tidiane Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Gauthier Hein
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Georgiy Tsitaishvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Joel Asoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Ousmane Ba
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Koffi Kouao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Terry Yegbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alpha Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Stambouli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Habib Diallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malick Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibou Sane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Madjo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2022 | Metz | 1 - 5 | Auxerre | Friendlies Clubs | Centre d’entraînement Frescaty |
| 03/09/2021 | Metz | 0 - 3 | Auxerre | Friendlies Clubs | Stade Marcel Jacquin |
| 06/04/2019 | Auxerre | 0 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 2 | Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps |
| 05/11/2018 | Metz | 0 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 08/04/2016 | Auxerre | 4 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 2 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 21/11/2015 | Metz | 0 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 26/04/2014 | Auxerre | 0 - 3 | Metz | Ligue 2 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 02/12/2013 | Metz | 3 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
Auxerre Win
Metz Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +13
P: 15 GD: +20
P: 15 GD: +20
P: 15 GD: +12
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -8
P: 15 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: -8
P: 15 GD: -10
P: 15 GD: -11
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
Auxerre's nine-minute blitz drowns Metz's possession dominance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. In a brutal display of intensity, Auxerre exploited a chaotic spell to dispatch Metz 3-1 and inject life into their relegation-battle campaign.
The first-half explosion
At Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps, Auxerre detonated in the 36th minute. L. Sinayoko opened from the spot, then Oussama El Azzouzi doubled three minutes later off S. Mara's assist. Metz, controlling 61% possession, was caught flat-footed by the home side's clinical edge. Gauthier Hein pulled one back at 45+1, but the damage was done—three goals in nine minutes had shifted the entire balance.
Danois seals it late
Kévin Danois, rated 8.5/10, added the fourth at 89 minutes, courtesy of Danny Namaso's assist. This late strike killed any hope of a Metz comeback. The visitors' possession (61%) masked a toothless attack: just five shots, three on target. Auxerre's 14 attempts (7 on target) proved far more lethal. This was a six-pointer—two clubs fighting for survival, and only one could afford to lose.
The stakes were always there
Auxerre (16th, 12 points from 15 games) climbs above Metz (18th, 11 points), who now face the prospect of slipping further into the abyss. For teams with Auxerre's record (3 wins, 9 losses) and Metz's dire form (3 wins, 10 losses, -19 goal difference), every victory is an act of defiance. The Icaunais showed teeth when it mattered most; Metz's possession-heavy approach crumbled under pressure.
Key Questions
What made Kévin Danois the Man of the Match?
Danois combined ruthless finishing (one goal) with creative support (four key passes) for an 8.5 rating. His 89th-minute clincher sealed victory.
How did Metz dominate possession yet lose so badly?
Metz's 61% possession was sterile: just three shots on target. Auxerre's clinical finishing in a nine-minute spell proved decisive.
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.
Rock Bottom Clash: Auxerre and Metz Fight for Survival
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. This six-pointer pits two collapsing sides against each other—the stakes are existential, but the football will likely be suffocating.
The Setup
Auxerre sit 18th with just 9 points and catastrophic form (DDLLL). Metz, one place above in 17th with 11 points, offer little comfort. This encounter at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps is a winner takes all moment in the relegation battle. Three points mean a lifeline; zero means the abyss beckons closer.
Key Battle
The balance will be razor-tight: Auxerre's fragile defence (conceding 0.9 per match at home) must absorb Metz's attacking intent. Gauthier Hein has been Metz's spark plug with 3 goals in 3 recent matches. If Auxerre's backline breaks early, panic sets in. Whoever controls the tempo through midfield wins a scrappy afternoon.
Our Prediction
Expect a tense, joyless affair. Metz, buoyed by their recent winning streak, should impose their rhythm. Jonathan Fischer, Metz's goalkeeper, has been assured in recent weeks—he'll be called upon but should hold firm. Prediction: Metz 1-0. A grim, necessary victory in a match defined by desperation rather than craft.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if relegation drama appeals to you. Two desperate sides battling for points—high stakes, low entertainment value.
What's the predicted outcome?
Metz 1-0. Metz have better attacking resources and momentum. Auxerre lack confidence and creativity.
Where are Auxerre and Metz in the league table?
Auxerre 18th with 9 points. Metz 17th with 11 points. Both are in the direct relegation zone.
What is Auxerre's current form?
Dire. Two draws and three consecutive defeats. A win is now mandatory to stop the freefall.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Gauthier Hein (Metz): 3 goals in 3 matches, averaging 7.4/10. Metz's primary attacking threat.
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.