Ligue 1 Gameweek 7
Estac Troyes 1 - 3 FT Lens
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Adrien Monfray 13'
26' Timothee Nkada
Odsonne Édouard (Florian Thauvin) 45'+2
HT
Ruben Aguilar (Florian Thauvin) 55'
60' ↓ Timothee Nkada ↑Kandet Diawara
↓ Jean-Clair Todibo ↑Samson Baidoo 60'
64' ↓ Paolo Gozzi Iweru ↑Noah Donkor
↓ Yassine Titraoui ↑Amadou Haidara 67'
↓ Odsonne Édouard ↑Franjo Ivanovic 67'
↓ Florian Thauvin ↑Mezian Soares Mesloub 67'
↓ Ruben Aguilar ↑Saud Abdulhamid 72'
76' Junior Diaz
76' Renaud Ripart
Samson Baidoo 77'
79' ↓ Lucas Maronnier ↑Iron Gomis
79' ↓ Mouhamed Diop ↑Jérémy Le Douaron
Amadou Haidara 82'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Estac Troyes
Goalkeepers
Patrick Beach 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lucas Maronnier 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Adrien Monfray 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Michel Junior Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paolo Gozzi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Mouhamed Diop
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Dermane Karim 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Antoine Mille 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Merwan Ifnaoui 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Timothé Nkada 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8
Rating
Forwards
Renaud Ripart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Yored Konaté 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Noah Donkor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iron Gomis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexandre Phliponeau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Picard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jérémy Le Douaron
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kandet Diawara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Batola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
MAGNET
55
Activity
55
Activity
55
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Kyllian Antonio 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Pierre-Ismaëlo Ganiou
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
75
Passes
6
Duels
Jean-Clair Todibo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ruben Aguilar
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.2
Rating
Yacine Titraoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Andrija Bulatović
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Michał Skóraś
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Thauvin
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
2
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Odsonne Édouard
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Saud Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samson Baidoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Soares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michaël Cuisance
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amadou Haidara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thorgan Hazard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franjo Ivanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Kadile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | Estac Troyes | 2 - 4 | Lens | Coupe de France | Stade de l'Aube |
| 01/28/2023 | Estac Troyes | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Aube |
| 09/09/2022 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 05/14/2022 | Estac Troyes | 1 - 3 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Aube |
| 11/05/2021 | Lens | 4 - 0 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 02/04/2020 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 2 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis (Lens) |
| 08/24/2019 | Estac Troyes | 2 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 2 | Stade de l'Aube (Troyes) |
| 08/13/2019 | Estac Troyes | 1 - 2 | Lens | Coupe de la Ligue | Stade de l'Aube |
| 01/28/2019 | Estac Troyes | 1 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 2 | Stade de l'Aube |
| 08/18/2018 | Lens | 2 - 0 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 2 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
02/04/2026
01/28/2023
09/09/2022
05/14/2022
11/05/2021
02/04/2020
08/24/2019
08/13/2019
01/28/2019
08/18/2018
Estac Troyes Win
Lens Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -11
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Estac Troyes
Lens
Estac Troyes
Lens
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Thauvin Masterclass Completes Lens Comeback in Aube
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A dramatic afternoon at Stade de l'Aube saw Lens flex their creative muscles to overturn an early deficit, leaving Troyes perilously adrift in the relegation zone.
The Early Illusion
The match began with a fierce tempo as Estac Troyes sought to disrupt the visitors straight from the kick-off. The Intensity rating reflects a frantic first half, culminating in an unexpected breakthrough when Timothee Nkada found the back of the net to ignite the home crowd. Earlier defensive chaos, including a bizarre and nervous moment involving Adrien Monfray, had already set an unpredictable tone for the evening. Despite the hosts taking the initiative and fighting hard in midfield, the underlying metrics suggested trouble was brewing. An unrelenting volley of 25 combined attempts transformed the Stade de l'Aube into an end-to-end battleground, heavily hinting that this slender lead would be severely tested by the away side's attacking machinery.
The Creator's Pivot
The momentum shifted entirely as the first half drew to a close. Lens slowly took charge, ultimately ensuring they controlled possession with 59% of the ball, patiently probing the fragile home defence. The true turning point arrived when Florian Thauvin decided to assert his absolute authority over proceedings. Shifting the Balance of the tactical chess match, the veteran playmaker carved open the backline to expertly supply Odsonne Édouard. That crucial stoppage-time equaliser shattered the hosts' rising confidence in an instant. It was a devastating hammer blow right before the referee's whistle, completely altering the psychological landscape of the dressing rooms and giving the visitors massive momentum heading into the second period.
A Ruthless Resolution
Emerging for the final 45 minutes, the away side wasted no time establishing their absolute dominance on the pitch. Thauvin was once again the chief architect, slipping a precise, visionary ball through for Ruben Aguilar to score in the 55th minute and complete the turnaround. The Stakes were visibly weighing down on the home side, who now sit 17th and remain deeply entrenched in a grim relegation battle. Despite applying desperate set-piece pressure with 10 combined corners throughout the match, Troyes simply lacked the clinical edge required to mount a meaningful response. It was a commanding, professional away performance that definitively extinguished any potential Upset Factor and left the home supporters staring nervously at the league table.
Key Questions
What made F. Thauvin the Man of the Match?
Thauvin orchestrated the entire comeback, delivering two exquisite assists and dictating the tempo in the final third to completely dismantle the home side's defence.
How did Estac Troyes complete the comeback from behind?
The premise is slightly misleading; it was actually Lens who orchestrated the comeback, recovering from an early deficit to secure a commanding 3-1 victory away from home.
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.
Leaky Defenses Collide as Lens Visit Struggling Troyes
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. With both sides conceding goals at an alarming rate, this clash offers more chaos than quality for the neutral viewer.
The Setup
A modest Stakes rating reflects an early-season fixture where neither side has found their true rhythm in Ligue 1. Despite a respectable Balance profile heading into this match, the Form of both backlines is genuinely alarming. Estac Troyes are conceding three goals a game on average, a defensive crisis that keeps them glued to the lower reaches of the table in 16th place. Lens, sitting comfortably enough in 9th, are also leaking goals, dropping points through defensive lapses of their own. However, the visitors bring crucial firepower to the pitch, elevating their Stars rating thanks to the creative spark of F. Thauvin, who has already provided three assists this term. It is a matchup where defensive frailties are destined to dictate the narrative.
Key Battle
The home backline is conceding chances at an incredible volume, setting up a brutal test against a Lens attacking unit eager to convert early. Expect a purely tactical struggle as Troyes desperately try to patch holes while the Lens midfield exploits wide gaps in transition.
Our Prediction
Lens should have more than enough quality to outscore the hosts. Expect a messy and entertaining affair at Stade de l'Aube, with Lens pulling away in the second half for a 3-1 victory as fatigue sets in for the home defense.