Ligue 1 Regular Season - 26
Le Havre 0 - 0 FT Lyon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Karabec 42'
N. Tagliafico 42'
HT
55' S. Zagadou
↓ A. Karabec ↑R. Yaremchuk 58'
63' ↓ A. Samatta ↑Y. Kechta
68' ↓ E. K. Vinette ↑Y. Zouaoui
↓ O. Mangala ↑N. Nartey 72'
P. Fonseca 74'
↓ H. Hateboer ↑A. Hamdani 80'
↓ Endrick ↑R. Ghezzal 80'
↓ N. Tagliafico ↑S. Kango 80'
T. Tessmann 83'
84' ↓ S. Boufal ↑K. Quetant
88' M. Diaw
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Le Havre
Goalkeepers
Mory Diaw 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Loic Négo 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Stephan Zagadou 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Arouna Sangante 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Enzo Koffi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ayumu Seko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Gourna-Douath 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sofiane Boufal
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rassoul Ndiaye 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Mbwana Ally Samatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Issa Soumaré
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Lionel M'Pasi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yanis Zouaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothee Pembele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassine Kechta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reda Khadra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daren Nbenbege Mosengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenny Quetant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Godson Kyeremeh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Mambimbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Rémy Descamps
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hans Hateboer
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Tanner Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moussa Niakhaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Tagliafico
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Tyler Morton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orel Mangala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Adam Karabec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Corentin Tolisso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abner Vinícius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Endrick
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Dominik Greif
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yvann Konan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Steeve Kango
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathys de Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khalis Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roman Yaremchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rachid Ghezzal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adil Hamdani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/12/2025 | Lyon | 1 - 0 | Le Havre | Ligue 1 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais |
| 16/03/2025 | Lyon | 4 - 2 | Le Havre | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 20/10/2024 | Le Havre | 0 - 4 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 14/01/2024 | Le Havre | 3 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 17/09/2023 | Lyon | 0 - 0 | Le Havre | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
Le Havre Win
Lyon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +26
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -20
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +26
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ten-Man Le Havre Hold Frustrated Lyon at Stade Océane
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 38/100. A gritty defensive masterclass and dual goalkeeping heroics defined a stalemate that deeply frustrates Lyon's Champions League ambitions.
Early Warning Signs
The tactical Balance at Stade Océane was tested immediately as both sides traded early blows in a surprisingly open first half. Despite the visitors dominating possession at 65%, the hosts refused to sit back and absorb pressure. A barrage of 25 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, forcing both shot-stoppers to stay incredibly alert. Rémy Descamps was required to show his reflexes early for the visitors, expertly denying the hosts' swift transitional threats. At the other end, Mory Diaw matched him save for save, setting the stage for a compelling duel between the posts. The high Intensity of the opening forty-five minutes promised goals, yet the clinical final touch remained elusive for both attacking units.
The Breaking Point
The entire complexion of the match shattered in the 55th minute. A desperate moment of holding saw S. Zagadou shown a straight red card, instantly evaporating any attacking momentum the hosts had built up. This dismissal fundamentally altered the match narrative, forcing the home side into a deeply entrenched defensive block. The Upset Factor briefly spiked as the visitors sought to ruthlessly exploit their newly found numerical advantage. The tactical chessboard was effectively flipped; the hosts abandoned their offensive ambitions, shifting entirely into survival mode to protect their fragile clean sheet. The home crowd roared with every frantic clearance, understanding the monumental shift in match dynamics.
Siege and Survival
The final half-hour morphed into a relentless, one-sided siege. Lyon camped permanently outside the penalty area, moving the ball from flank to flank, probing for a weakness in the ten-man defensive wall. However, Diaw's undeniable heroics—tallying four crucial saves on the afternoon—ensured the door remained firmly shut. The Stakes were immense for the visitors, who desperately needed three points to solidify their grip on fourth place and Champions League qualification. Instead, their inability to convert a 1.06 expected goals tally leaves them deeply frustrated. For the hosts, clinging to a 0-0 draw feels like a monumental victory, adding a vital point to their tally as they navigate the demanding mid-table waters.
Key Questions
How did the red card for S. Zagadou impact the match?
S. Zagadou's 55th-minute dismissal forced Le Havre into a defensive shell. They abandoned attacks entirely to survive a relentless 35-minute siege from Lyon's forward line.
What does this mean for Le Havre's season?
Earning a gritty point with ten men provides a massive morale boost, keeping them securely in 14th place and adding cushion ahead of the relegation zones.
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.
European Ambitions Meet Survival Instincts
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. Lyon's push for the top three collides with Le Havre's sheer desperation to avoid the drop, making this a classic clash of entirely contrasting motivations.
The Setup
Lyon head to Stade Océane sitting comfortably in fourth place, but their sights are firmly set on automatic Champions League qualification. A remarkably high Stars rating is driven by world-class attacking talent like Endrick and a midfield that is starting to click. The visitors boast a solid Form rating despite some recent road bumps, having won three of their last five outings. Meanwhile, Le Havre find themselves perched precariously in 14th place. For the hosts, the Stakes are entirely about top-flight survival and dragging themselves away from the danger zone. The competitive Balance is intriguing; Le Havre's defense must weather an inevitable, sustained attacking storm from a deeply talented Lyon squad.
Key Battle
This match hinges entirely on moments of individual brilliance in transition. Issa Soumaré is the primary offensive weapon for the home side, finding the back of the net consistently in recent weeks. He will look to aggressively exploit any gaps left by Lyon's high defensive line. On the other side of the pitch, Corentin Tolisso dictates the entire tempo. The veteran midfielder has been unexpectedly lethal in the final third, turning simple possession sequences into direct scoring threats. Whichever player commands this transition game will likely secure the points for their team.
Our Prediction
Lyon's superior attacking depth will eventually break down a stubborn and compact home defense. Expect Le Havre to sit incredibly deep and try to counter, but the visitors simply have too much firepower in reserve. Lyon take this 2-0, controlling the second half completely as the hosts tire.