Ligue 1 Regular Season - 4
Auxerre 1 - 2 FT Monaco
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Denis Zakaria 38'
Kassoum Ouattara 42'
T. Minamino 45'
HT
55' Josué Casimir
Takumi Minamino 55'
↓ F. Balogun ↑P. Brunner 63'
↓ K. Ouattara ↑Caio Henrique 63'
64' Elisha Owusu
65' ↓ S. Mara ↑L. Coulibaly
68' Josué Casimir
68' Josué Casimir
Aladji Bamba 72'
73' M. Salisu
Paris Brunner 75'
77' ↓ L. Sinayoko ↑R. Matondo
↓ A. Bamba ↑L. Camara 78'
↓ M. Biereth ↑G. Ilenikhena 78'
Denis Zakaria 82'
G. Ilenikhena (Vanderson) 89'
90' ↓ K. Danois ↑I. Osman
↓ T. Minamino ↑M. Coulibaly 90'+2
Caio Henrique 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
T. De Percin 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
J. Casimir 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
M. Senaya
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Siwe 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Mensah
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
F. Oppegard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
L. Sinayoko
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
E. Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Danois 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
29%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Danny Namaso
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
S. Mara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
T. Negrel 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Sy
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
A. Diousse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Matondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Osman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Burek
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Devernois
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Monaco
Goalkeepers
P. Kohn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vanderson 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
T. Kehrer 
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
96
Passes
11
Duels
M. Salisu 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
3
Fouls
7.2
Rating
K. Ouattara
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
33%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
M. Akliouche
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
A. Bamba
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
78
Passes
16
Duels
D. Zakaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Minamino 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
M. Biereth
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
F. Balogun 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
5.9
Rating
BENCH
Y. Lienard
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Teze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Dier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Mawissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Brunner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Ilenikhena 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2025 | Monaco | 4 - 2 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 14/09/2024 | Auxerre | 0 - 3 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 01/02/2023 | Monaco | 3 - 2 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 28/12/2022 | Auxerre | 2 - 3 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 13/04/2013 | Auxerre | 0 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 2 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
| 10/11/2012 | Monaco | 2 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 2 | Stade Louis II. (Monaco) |
| 15/01/2011 | Auxerre | 1 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
| 29/08/2010 | Monaco | 2 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II. (Monaco) |
Auxerre Win
Monaco Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +19
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Monaco edges past ten-man Auxerre in a match defined by chaos and redemption
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. A six-pointer in all but name—Monaco advances its title credentials while Auxerre sinks deeper into relegation peril after a sending-off and a calamitous own goal at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps.
Minamino's early strike sets the tone
Takumi Minamino broke the deadlock at the 45-minute mark, giving Monaco the perfect platform to impose their dominance. With 67% possession and 13 shots, the visitors controlled the intensity from pillar to post, suffocating Auxerre's threadbare attacking ambitions. But the real inflection point arrived at the 68th minute: Josuée Casimir received a straight red for a needless foul, reducing the hosts to ten men and effectively closing the door on any comeback narrative.
Salisu's horror show and Ilenikhena's cruel finish
Five minutes later, the nightmare deepened: Mohamed Salisu deflected a clearance past his own goalkeeper, making it 2-0 and leaving balance a distant memory. Auxerre's stakes had become existential—but Gideon Mensah's outstanding defensive display kept them fighting. A VAR-overturned penalty at the 82nd minute offered a glimmer of hope. Yet at the 89th minute, substitute Georges Ilenikhena—on since the 78th—delivered the coup de grâce, assisted by Vanderson, sealing a 2-1 victory that felt far more comfortable than the scoreline suggested.
Title contenders and relegation fighters drift further apart
Aladji Bamba's orchestration in midfield epitomised Monaco's composure under pressure. With 9 points from 4 matches, the Principality club consolidates third place and edges closer to the summit. Auxerre, conversely, remains marooned at 15th with just 3 points—a grim return that transforms the relegation battle into a chasm. Despite registering 9 shots, they lacked the cutting edge to trouble Monaco's defence when it mattered.
Key Questions
How did Casimir's red card reshape the match?
Reduced to ten men at the 68th, Auxerre surrendered all attacking threat. Monaco capitalised ruthlessly, scoring twice in the next 21 minutes.
Did VAR's penalty cancellation change the outcome?
The overturned penalty at 82 minutes gave Auxerre a lifeline, but Ilenikhena's 89th-minute strike extinguished any hope of a miraculous draw.
What does this loss mean for Auxerre's campaign?
With only 3 points from 4 matches, Auxerre enters genuine relegation battle territory. The margin for error has vanished.
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 Mode at the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A clinical Monaco side is likely to deepen Auxerre’s misery in a match where technical quality meets survival desperation.
The Setup
On September 13, 2025, Auxerre finds itself in the midst of a grueling relegation battle. Sitting 18th in the table with just 9 points, the hosts are desperate to snap a dismal run of Form (DDLLL). Conversely, Monaco arrives at the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps positioned 7th, boasting high-caliber Stars capable of dismantling lower-table defenses. While the Balance of the squad favors the visitors, the sheer Stakes of avoiding the drop could ignite a spirited response from the home side.
Key Battle
With no specific individual stars listed for the hosts, the primary tactical conflict will pit Auxerre’s collective defensive unit against Monaco’s creative engine. The home backline must find a way to neutralize Maghnes Akliouche and D. Zakaria, who excel at picking locks in tight spaces. Monaco will also look to M. Biereth to exploit any gaps left by an Auxerre side forced to chase the game.
Our Prediction
Monaco is expected to dictate play through superior possession, eventually wearing down a fragile Auxerre defense. Akliouche's movement between the lines should prove too much for the hosts to handle. We anticipate a controlled performance from the visitors, resulting in a 0-2 away win that leaves Auxerre rooted in the bottom three.