Ligue 1 Regular Season - 23
Auxerre 0 - 3 FT Rennes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' L. Sinayoko
M. Camara 20'
E. Lepaul (S. Szymanski) 22'
M. Camara (M. Tamari) 45'
HT
46' ↓ L. Sy ↑F. Oppegard
46' ↓ C. Akpa ↑M. Senaya
Q. Merlin 47'
48' ↓ N. Ahamada ↑J. Casimir
48' ↓ S. Mara ↑G. Mensah
55' E. Owusu
↓ E. Lepaul ↑B. Embolo 68'
↓ M. Tamari ↑L. Blas 68'
V. Rongier 77'
↓ S. Szymanski ↑D. Cisse 78'
↓ A. Nordin ↑Y. Zabiri 78'
A. Rouault 81'
M. Camara 85'
86' ↓ K. Danois ↑T. Devernois
↓ M. Camara ↑H. Do Marcolino 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
Donovan Léon 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lamine Sy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Sinaly Diomandé 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Bryan Okoh 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Clement Akpa
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Naouirou Ahamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
48
Entry
Elisha Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kévin Danois 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Forwards
Danny Namaso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sékou Mara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
48
Entry
Lassine Sinayoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Théo De Percin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fredrik Oppegård 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Marvin Senaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gideon Mensah 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Tidiane Devernois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
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
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yvan Zaddy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Rodin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rennes
Goalkeepers
Brice Samba 
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
49
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Mahamadou Nagida
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Anthony Rouault
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lilian Brassier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Quentin Merlin 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Valentin Rongier
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
76
Passes
5
Duels
Mahdi Camara 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.3
Rating
Mousa Tamari 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Sebastian Szymański
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Arnaud Nordin
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Esteban Lepaul 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Mathys Silistrie
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alidu Seidu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djaoui Cissé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ludovic Blas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Breel Embolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassir Zabiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nordan Mukiele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrick Do Marcolino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/10/2025 | Rennes | 2 - 2 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 06/04/2025 | Rennes | 0 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 03/11/2024 | Auxerre | 4 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 11/03/2023 | Auxerre | 0 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 11/09/2022 | Rennes | 5 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 12/02/2014 | Auxerre | 0 - 1 | Rennes | Coupe de France | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 11/03/2012 | Rennes | 1 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Route de Lorient (Rennes) |
| 23/10/2011 | Auxerre | 0 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
| 02/04/2011 | Rennes | 0 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Route de Lorient (Rennes) |
| 14/11/2010 | Auxerre | 2 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
Auxerre Win
Rennes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +33
P: 23 GD: +24
P: 23 GD: +14
P: 23 GD: +17
P: 23 GD: +5
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: +6
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 23 GD: -13
P: 23 GD: -13
P: 23 GD: -16
P: 23 GD: -18
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
Rennes Ruthless in First-Half Blitz
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A devastating first-half display from Rennes left struggling Auxerre buried in the relegation mire after a clinical clinical attacking performance.
Cruel Twist for the Hosts
The match started with a bitter pill for the home supporters at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps. In the 17th minute, L. Sinayoko thought he had ignited a crucial survival bid, but VAR's intervention for offside sucked the life out of the stadium. The Stakes were sky-high for an Auxerre side desperate to escape the bottom three, yet that disallowed goal proved to be the precursor to a defensive collapse. Instead of a lead, they found themselves facing a Rennes side that sensed blood and immediately shifted gears, dominating the middle of the pitch with superior technical quality.
The Five-Minute Collapse
The game flipped on its head in a devastating five-minute window that redefined the Balance of the entire contest. Just three minutes after the VAR drama, Mahdi Camara opened the floodgates with a composed finish. Before the hosts could even catch their breath, E. Lepaul doubled the advantage following a clever pass from S. Szymanski. The Intensity from Rennes was simply too much for the Auxerre backline to handle, as the visitors moved the ball with a level of precision that the home side couldn't match, effectively ending the contest as a spectacle before the half-hour mark.
Total Control for the Visitors
Any lingering hope of a second-half miracle was extinguished just before the break when Mahdi Camara bagged his brace after being set up by M. Tamari. The second half was a mere formality as Rennes controlled 57% of possession, keeping the ball away from a demoralised home side. While Mahamadou Nagida marshalled a backline that barely broke a sweat, Auxerre's toothless attack managed just a single shot on target all afternoon. This result cements Rennes' push for European places while leaving Auxerre staring down the barrel of a grim relegation fight, six points adrift from safety.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Rennes?
Mahdi Camara scored twice (20', 45') and E. Lepaul added a goal in the 22nd minute.
Why was Auxerre's goal disallowed?
L. Sinayoko's 17th-minute effort was ruled out by VAR for an offside position.
Who was the standout performer?
Mahamadou Nagida was named MOTM for an outstanding defensive performance.
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.
Desperation meets quality at the Abbé Deschamps
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A classic mismatch where Auxerre's defensive fragility meets a Rennes side stacked with individual quality and European ambitions.
The Setup
On February 22, 2026, the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps hosts a fixture with massive implications at both ends of the table. Auxerre enter this round in 17th place, haunted by a run of four losses in their last five matches. Their Form rating is struggling, and with only two home wins all season, the pressure is immense. Conversely, Rennes sit 6th, boasting a high Stars rating. While the Stakes are moderate for the visitors, the Balance of the match suggests a significant gap in quality that Auxerre must bridge through pure grit.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on the Auxerre defensive unit attempting to survive a multi-pronged Rennes assault. Midfielder I. Osman will need to provide maximum protection to his backline to prevent A. Kalimuendo and L. Blas from dictating the tempo. Auxerre’s survival depends on whether they can disrupt Rennes' rhythm in the final third.
Our Verdict
Rennes are heavy favorites to take all three points. Auxerre's defensive woes, having conceded 29 goals already, play right into the hands of a clinical away side. With Brice Samba in exceptional form between the posts for the visitors, the chances for an Auxerre breakthrough look slim. Expect Rennes to dominate possession and eventually break down a tired Auxerre defense as the match progresses.