Ligue 1 Gameweek 1
Le Mans 2 - 2 FT Stade Brestois 29
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Del Castillo (K. Doumbia) 31'
L. Ajorque 43'
45'+2 D. Gueye (L. Mafouta)
HT
51' A. Lauray
55' L. Mafouta (A. Bourabaa)
K. Doumbia 62'
63' ↓ L. Mafouta ↑E. Colas
↓ J. Nonge ↑M. Diambou 63'
63' ↓ A. Lauray ↑L. Bretelle
↓ R. Del Castillo ↑M. Balde 71'
↓ P. Mboup ↑A. Camblan 71'
72' ↓ A. Bourabaa ↑B. Brahimi
72' ↓ D. Gueye ↑W. Harhouz
81' ↓ Y. Larouci ↑L. Calodat
↓ K. Doumbia ↑L. C. Laine M. 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Le Mans
Goalkeepers
Nicolas Kocik 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Noa Boisse 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Théo Eyoum
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Bamba 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
Lucas Buadés
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Adil Bourabaa 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Alexandre Lauray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Antoine Rabillard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yasser Larouci 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Dame Gueye 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Louis Mafouta
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Ewan Hatfout 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raúl Torrente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Sidibé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Calodat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Bretelle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Milan Robin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erwan Colas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Harhouz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Billal Brahimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stade Brestois 29
Goalkeepers
Egil Selvik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kenny Lala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Tousart
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Raphaël Le Guen
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bradley Locko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Joris Chotard
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Joseph Nonge Boende Ruíz
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Romain Del Castillo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kamory Doumbia
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Pathé Mboup
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Ludovic Ajorque
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Romain Cagnon
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luck Zogbé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gautier Lloris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamady Diambou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Camblan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamidou Makalou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathis Lainé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mama Baldé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -1
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Le Mans
Stade Brestois 29
Le Mans
Stade Brestois 29
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Opening Weekend Fireworks End in Deadlock
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. A relentless see-saw encounter at Stade Marie-Marvingt served up the perfect advertisement for the unpredictable nature of French football.
The Early Exchanges
The new campaign burst into life at Stade Marie-Marvingt, where fans were treated to an opening half full of attacking intent. Le Mans edged possession with 51 percent of the ball, trying to dictate the tempo early on. However, Stade Brestois 29 looked far more dangerous in the final third. The Intensity on the pitch shot up in the 31st minute when K. Doumbia found R. Del Castillo, who clinically dispatched the opening goal. The visitors generated an impressive 1.65 expected goals on the day, repeatedly threatening the hosts' defensive line with quick, sharp transitions.
Trading Blows
Just as the away side looked set to take a lead into the break, the hosts landed a crucial sucker punch. Deep in stoppage time, L. Mafouta set up D. Gueye to level the score at 1-1. That late strike completely shifted the Balance of the match. Le Mans emerged from the tunnel with renewed vigour, and their aggressive approach paid off ten minutes into the second half. L. Mafouta turned from provider to goalscorer, latching onto a pass from A. Bourabaa to flip the script and put the hosts ahead 2-1. The lead had dramatically changed hands, leaving the away supporters stunned.
The Final Say
The drama was far from over. Brest responded immediately, refusing to leave empty-handed. In the 62nd minute, K. Doumbia capped off a sensational individual performance by finding the back of the net to make it 2-2. Despite registering 13 total shots to the hosts' eight, the visitors could not find a late winner against a resolute home defence. The points were shared in a match that provided thrills from start to finish. The result leaves Le Mans lingering near the relegation playoff spot in these very early days, while Brest sits comfortably mid-table. If this opening round is anything to go by, we are in for a turbulent season.
Key Questions
Who were the goalscorers for Le Mans?
D. Gueye scored just before half-time, and L. Mafouta added a second in the 55th minute.
Who was the standout player for Brest?
K. Doumbia was superb in midfield, registering both an assist and the crucial equalising goal.
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.
Opening Day Caution at Stade Marie-Marvingt
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. Despite two perfectly matched sides, this opening weekend fixture lacks the early-season drama necessary to make it a mandatory watch.
The Setup
Ligue 1 returns as Le Mans host Stade Brestois 29 on August 22, 2026. Opening day matches often flatter to deceive, and the underlying numbers reflect that cautious reality. An off-the-charts Balance rating highlights how evenly matched these squads are, with win probabilities separated by a mere fraction. However, with the marathon season just kicking off, the Stakes are understandably low. While the visitors bring established names like R. Del Castillo and J. Chotard to the Stade Marie-Marvingt, a modest Stars metric suggests we shouldn't expect a breathtaking, open spectacle. Both units are still searching for their Form as the campaign begins, meaning the tactical systems might look slightly disjointed in the opening exchanges.
Key Battle
Without early-season tactical blueprints firmly established, this clash will be decided by fundamental unit matchups. The newly structured home defensive line must cope with the creative wide play of the visitors. If the away midfield, anchored by K. Doumbia, can dictate possession in the middle third, Le Mans will quickly be forced into a deep, reactive block.
Our Prediction
We expect a tight, cagey affair that ends in a 1-1 draw. Neither side will want to start their season with a defeat, leading to conservative passing phases and minimal risk-taking in the final third.