Ligue 1 Regular Season - 33
Auxerre 2 - 1 FT Nice
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
S. Diop 9'
13' ↓ B. Okoh ↑C. Akpa
27' S. Mara
HT
↓ M. Bard ↑A. Abdi 59'
↓ S. Abdul Samed ↑T. Louchet 59'
70' L. Sinayoko (N. Ahamada)
71' ↓ L. Sy ↑M. Senaya
↓ M. Cho ↑E. Wahi 76'
↓ M. Sanson ↑Kevin 76'
↓ S. Diop ↑I. Jansson 81'
86' ↓ D. Namaso ↑M. Cissokho
86' ↓ S. Mara ↑J. Casimir
90'+5 J. Casimir
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
Donovan Léon 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lamine Sy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Sinaly Diomandé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Okoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
13
Entry
Gideon Mensah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Naouirou Ahamada 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Elisha Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kévin Danois 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
70
Passes
14
Duels
Forwards
Lassine Sinayoko 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
Sékou Mara
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Danny Namaso 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Théo De Percin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Clement Akpa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Telli Siwe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Sierralta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marvin Senaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Assane Dioussé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lasso Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Casimir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamoudou Cissokho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nice
Goalkeepers
Yehvann Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonathan Clauss 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Antoine Mendy 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Abdulay Juma Bah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kojo Peprah Oppong
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Melvin Bard
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Morgan Sanson
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Salis Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Hicham Boudaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sofiane Diop 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Mohamed Ali Cho
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
Maxime Dupé
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Abdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles Vanhoutte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elye Wahi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Carlos Omoruyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaïl Boudache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2025 | Nice | 3 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 03/14/2025 | Nice | 1 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 08/18/2024 | Auxerre | 2 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 01/06/2024 | Nice | 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) | Auxerre | Coupe de France | Allianz Riviera |
| 03/03/2023 | Nice | 1 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 10/16/2022 | Auxerre | 1 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 10/31/2018 | Nice | 3 - 2 | Auxerre | Coupe de la Ligue | Allianz Riviera |
| 04/21/2012 | Nice | 1 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade Municipal du Ray (Nice) |
| 12/11/2011 | Auxerre | 2 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
| 03/12/2011 | Nice | 1 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade Municipal du Ray (Nice) |
Auxerre Win
Nice Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +46
P: 33 GD: +27
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: +16
P: 33 GD: +7
P: 33 GD: +10
P: 33 GD: -1
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -19
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -23
P: 33 GD: -23
P: 33 GD: -44
19 Rodez 4 pts
P: 2 GD: +1
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +47
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +16
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 34 GD: +9
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 34 GD: -2
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 34 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -20
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -23
P: 33 GD: -23
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Survival Hopes Reignited at the Deschamps
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A dramatic come-from-behind victory breathes new life into the relegation battle as the hosts defy early setbacks to claim a massive three points.
The Early Setback
The tension at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps was palpable, with the immense Stakes of a genuine relegation six-pointer weighing heavily on both squads. The tactical setup initially favored the visitors, who looked incredibly dangerous during early transition moments. Their traveling faithful erupted just nine minutes in when S. Diop struck a clinical opener for Nice, instantly silencing the anxious local crowd. This early blow could have easily shattered a fragile home side fighting for their top-flight lives, but instead, it lit a competitive fire. Auxerre gradually established a vital foothold in the midfield, moving the ball with deliberate purpose and edging possession with fifty-two percent of the play. The rising Intensity of their physical pressing game began to completely disrupt the visitors' rhythm, forcing crucial turnovers.
Turning the Tide
The momentum definitively swung in the twenty-seventh minute, rewarding the home side's sudden surge of physical energy. Following a relentless wave of attacking pressure that saw the hosts rack up an astonishing ten corners over the course of the match, S. Mara found the crucial breakthrough. His emphatic equalizer perfectly encapsulated the shifting Balance of power on the pitch, bringing the historic stadium back to full, roaring voice. Rather than retreating into a defensive shell after leveling the scoreline, the home side kept their foot firmly on the gas pedal. They unleashed twelve total shots, continuously probing the defensive block from wide areas. The visitors, despite registering a higher underlying offensive threat in the first half, struggled to convert their dangerous counter-attacks into a tangible lead.
The Final Act
The decisive blow finally arrived in the seventieth minute, capping off a truly remarkable turnaround that will live long in the memory of the home supporters. N. Ahamada threaded a perfectly weighted crucial pass into the path of L. Sinayoko, who finished the move with the ruthless composure of a seasoned striker. This massive goal secured a 2-1 victory that fundamentally reshapes the lower half of the league table. Closing the perilous gap to just three points from absolute safety with a mere two matches remaining, this win embodies the raw grit required in a late-season survival scrap. While the traveling side will bitterly rue missed chances and a complete failure to build on their early dominance, the hosts celebrate a monumentally important, gritty performance.
Key Questions
How did Auxerre complete the comeback from behind?
Relentless attacking pressure resulting in ten corners paved the way for Mara's equalizer, setting the stage for Sinayoko's clinical seventieth-minute winner following Ahamada's precision assist.
What does this mean for Auxerre's season?
The crucial three points close the gap to safety to just three points, keeping their top-flight survival hopes completely alive with only two matches remaining.
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 Scramble at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A desperately tight relegation clash where the fear of losing will likely outweigh the ambition to win.
The Setup
Auxerre welcome Nice for a Matchday 33 showdown with monumental Stakes. Sitting in 16th place with 25 points, the hosts are fighting for their top-flight lives, trailing 15th-placed visitors by six points. A victory is absolutely essential for Auxerre to spark a late escape, while Nice arrive knowing a result takes them one step closer to safety. The incredibly poor Form of both sides is evident: Nice are winless in five, while Auxerre recently scraped a rare victory amidst their own struggles. An off-the-charts Balance rating suggests this will be a cagey, tightly contested affair. With neither side able to lean on consistent Stars, the focus shifts entirely to grit, defensive organization, and minimizing catastrophic errors.
Key Battle
With both squads low on confidence, the decisive battle will be fought in the midfield trenches. Auxerre's engine room must find a way to dictate the tempo on home turf and feed their forwards. Conversely, the Nice midfield will likely drop into a rigid, risk-averse block to choke the life out of the game. Expect a highly physical, attritional contest rather than free-flowing, expansive football.
Our Prediction
We expect a nerve-wracking 1-1 draw. Nice will prioritize defensive solidity to maintain their crucial six-point cushion over the hosts, frustrating an Auxerre side that lacks the consistent cutting edge required to break down a deep defensive unit.