Ligue 1 Regular Season - 21
Le Havre 2 - 1 FT Strasbourg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
26' S. Zagadou (S. Boufal)
I. Doukoure 29'
B. Chilwell 32'
↓ J. Mwanga ↑A. Omobamidele 33'
M. Godo 36'
HT
54' I. Soumare (A. Sangante)
63' ↓ E. K. Vinette ↑T. Pembele
64' ↓ F. Doucoure ↑A. Samatta
74' L. Gourna-Douath
↓ M. Godo ↑S. Amo-Ameyaw 76'
78' ↓ A. Sangante ↑G. Lloris
79' ↓ S. Boufal ↑Y. Kechta
↓ J. Enciso ↑S. Nanasi 84'
85' I. Soumare
89' ↓ S. Ebonog ↑D. N. Mosengo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Le Havre
Goalkeepers
Mory Diaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Loic Négo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Stephan Zagadou
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Arouna Sangante
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Enzo Koffi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Midfielders
Simon Ebonog
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lucas Gourna-Douath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rassoul Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Fodé Doucouré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Issa Soumaré
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
Sofiane Boufal
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Lionel M'Pasi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Timothee Pembele
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gautier Lloris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
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
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassine Kechta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenny Quetant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mbwana Ally Samatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Mambimbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strasbourg
Goalkeepers
Mike Penders
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Junior Mwanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
33
Entry
Lucas Høgsberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismael Doukouré
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
4.5
Rating
Ben Chilwell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Samir El Mourabet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Barco
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
66%
Pass Acc
Diego Moreira
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
13
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Julio Enciso
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
84
Entry
Martial Godo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Joaquin Panichelli
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Karl-Johan Johnsson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andrew Omobamidele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoann Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Luis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Nanasi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathis Amougou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gessime Yassine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Datro Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/09/2025 | Strasbourg | 1 - 0 | Le Havre | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 17/05/2025 | Strasbourg | 2 - 3 | Le Havre | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 15/12/2024 | Le Havre | 0 - 3 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 04/05/2024 | Le Havre | 3 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 07/02/2024 | Strasbourg | 3 - 1 | Le Havre | Coupe de France | Stade de la Meinau |
| 10/12/2023 | Strasbourg | 2 - 1 | Le Havre | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
14/09/2025
17/05/2025
15/12/2024
04/05/2024
07/02/2024
10/12/2023
Le Havre Win
Strasbourg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +32
P: 21 GD: +20
P: 21 GD: +14
P: 21 GD: +19
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: -3
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: -3
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 21 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 25 GD: +27
P: 25 GD: +19
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Le Havre Outlast Ten-Man Strasbourg at Stade Océane
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. A spirited underdog performance saw the hosts exploit a numerical advantage to secure three vital points against a top-half opponent.
Pressure Peaks at Stade Océane
The match ignited with a ferocious tempo as Le Havre looked to impose themselves on the pitch from the opening whistle. An Intensity rating of 8.5 reflected a first half where every 50-50 challenge felt like a battle for survival. The deadlock was finally broken in the 26th minute when S. Zagadou rose highest to meet a precision cross from S. Boufal, sending a thunderous header past the goalkeeper. The home side looked transformed, utilizing 11 corners to sustain a barrage of pressure that kept the visitors pinned deep within their own half. This early dominance set the tone for a match where the hosts refused to be intimidated by the superior league position of their rivals.
The Doukoure Dismissal Shakes the Pitch
Just as Strasbourg attempted to claw their way back, disaster struck in the 29th minute. I. Doukoure received a straight red card for a professional foul, a moment that fundamentally altered the Balance of the match. Paradoxically, the dismissal briefly galvanised the visitors. Against the run of play, M. Godo found space in the box to fire home an equaliser in the 36th minute, stunning the home crowd and recalibrating the Stakes for the remainder of the evening. It was a rare lapse in concentration from the Havre defence, but one that served as a stark reminder of Strasbourg's clinical edge on the break, even when operating with a numerical disadvantage.
Soumaré Seals the Upset
The second half saw the hosts regain their composure and exploit the widening gaps in the weary Strasbourg formation. The decisive blow fell in the 54th minute when A. Sangante delivered a pinpoint ball into the path of I. Soumare, who finished with clinical precision. This goal reflected an Upset Factor of 6.0, as the underdogs defied the pre-match probabilities to reclaim the lead. While Le Havre only edged possession with 51%, their efficiency was the difference, registering 7 shots on target compared to Strasbourg’s 3. The closing stages were a masterclass in game management, as the hosts navigated through a tense period of added time to secure a famous 2-1 victory that breathes new life into their campaign.
Key Questions
How did the red card for I. Doukoure impact the match?
The dismissal forced Strasbourg into a defensive shell, allowing Le Havre to record 15 shots and eventually find the winning goal through Soumaré.
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.
Strasbourg's European Ambition Tests Le Havre's Resolve
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Strasbourg’s clinical edge in the final third should prove too much for a Le Havre side struggling for consistency at the Stade Océane.
The Setup
Strasbourg arrives in Normandy looking to consolidate their position in the upper echelons of Ligue 1. Currently sitting in 7th place with 30 points, the visitors have found a level of Form that eludes their hosts, boasting nine wins this season. While Le Havre has been difficult to beat at times, they have struggled for maximum points, managing just three home victories in ten attempts. The Balance of the squad leans heavily toward the visitors, who possess superior individual Stars capable of breaking a deadlock. For Le Havre, currently 15th and hovering just above the danger zone, the Stakes are purely about survival, but a run of one win in five matches suggests they are fighting a steep uphill battle.
Key Battle
The match will likely be decided in the creative transitions. Rassoul Ndiaye has been the primary creative heartbeat for the home side, tallying three assists and a 7.5 rating in his last four outings. He faces a direct tactical challenge from Strasbourg's Julio Enciso, whose ability to find pockets of space between the lines makes him a constant threat. If Mory Diaw can replicate the heroics that earned him a recent 8.0 match rating, Le Havre might stay in the contest, but the weight of Strasbourg's attack is formidable.
Our Prediction
Strasbourg is expected to dominate possession and eventually wear down the Le Havre defensive block. While the hosts may find opportunities through Ndiaye’s set-piece deliveries, the visitors' 47.1% win probability is well-founded. We predict a 1-2 victory for Strasbourg, with their superior attacking depth proving decisive in the final twenty minutes of play.