Ligue 1 Regular Season - 18
Lens 1 - 0 FT Auxerre
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' A. Thomasson
S. Diomande 24'
K. Danois 27'
HT
C. Akpa 51'
56' ↓ R. Fofana ↑A. Sima
57' ↓ A. Thomasson ↑M. Sangare
M. Senaya 60'
65' W. Said (M. Sarr)
66' ↓ W. Said ↑M. Guilavogui
66' ↓ S. Abdulhamid ↑R. Aguilar
↓ K. Danois ↑R. Matondo 76'
↓ N. Ahamada ↑R. Faivre 76'
↓ M. Senaya ↑J. Casimir 76'
80' M. Guilavogui
86' ↓ F. Thauvin ↑F. Sotoca
↓ O. El Azzouzi ↑A. Diousse 88'
↓ D. Namaso ↑S. Mara 88'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
93
Minutes
Defenders
Ismaelo Ganiou 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samson Baidoo 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Malang Sarr 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Saud Abdulhamid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Adrien Thomasson 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Andrija Bulatovic 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matthieu Udol 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Florian Thauvin 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Wesley Saïd 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Rayan Fofana
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Ilan Jourdren
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ruben Aguilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyllian Antonio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Sangare
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Fode Sylla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdallah Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Guilavogui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erawan Garnier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
Donovan Léon 
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
49
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Lamine Sy
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Marvin Senaya
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Sinaly Diomandé
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Clement Akpa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fredrik Oppegård
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Naouirou Ahamada
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Oussama El Azzouzi
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Kévin Danois
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
Lassine Sinayoko 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Danny Namaso
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Théo De Percin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Telli Siwe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alvin Petit Dol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rudy Matondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romain Faivre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Assane Dioussé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lasso Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Casimir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sékou Mara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2025 | Auxerre | 1 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 27/04/2025 | Lens | 0 - 4 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 14/12/2024 | Auxerre | 2 - 2 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 03/06/2023 | Auxerre | 1 - 3 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 14/01/2023 | Lens | 1 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 21/10/2019 | Lens | 0 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 2 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis (Lens) |
Lens Win
Auxerre Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +19
P: 18 GD: +25
P: 18 GD: +22
P: 18 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +8
P: 18 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -14
P: 18 GD: -13
P: 18 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Saïd strike maintains Lens' title charge
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. This hard-fought victory keeps Lens firmly in the driver's seat for the title while leaving Auxerre stranded in a desperate survival scrap.
Relentless Pressure at Bollaert-Delelis
The atmosphere at the iconic Stade Bollaert-Delelis was electric as the league leaders looked to extend their dominance. From the outset, Lens applied a relentless Intensity, pinning the visitors deep into their own half. The home side turned the final third into a shooting gallery, unleashing a total of 17 shots in a performance that demanded a breakthrough. However, Auxerre goalkeeper Donovan Léon stood like a titan between the posts, producing 5 crucial saves to frustrate the Bollaert faithful. Although the visitors edged possession with 51%, it was largely passive, as they struggled to progress beyond the halfway line. This clash highlighted the massive gulf between a side in the Title race and one desperate to survive a Relegation battle.
The Breakthrough Moment
The deadlock finally shattered in the 65th minute, providing the game's defining moment just as tension began to rise. Malang Sarr showcased his vision by providing a clinical assist that dissected the organized Auxerre backline. Wesley Saïd capitalized on the opportunity, firing home to give Lens the lead they richly deserved. This goal shifted the Stakes significantly, forcing the visitors to finally abandon their defensive shell. Yet, despite their need for an equalizer, Auxerre’s offensive output remained non-existent, finishing the match with zero shots on target. The tactical Balance shifted entirely in favor of the hosts, who utilized their technical superiority to keep the ball away from danger zones, effectively neutralizing any hope of a late comeback.
Champions in Waiting
As the final whistle approached, the professional nature of the Lens performance became clear. They managed the closing stages with poise, ensuring their 14th win of the campaign remained secure. A staggering xG of 2.43 compared to Auxerre's 0.55 told the true story of a match that was far more one-sided than the 1-0 scoreline suggested. For Lens, these three points are vital fuel for their championship aspirations, maintaining their momentum at the summit of the table. Conversely, for the visitors, this loss deepens their survival concerns, marking their 12th defeat in 18 matches. While the "Sang et Or" celebrate a fifth consecutive victory, the visitors must quickly find an attacking threat if they are to avoid the drop this season.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Lens's season?
This victory cements Lens's position as genuine title contenders, maintaining their lead at the top of Ligue 1 with their fourteenth win of the season.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Lens pursuit of glory meets Auxerre's survival fear
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A top-versus-bottom clash at Stade Bollaert-Delelis where the hosts’ relentless momentum meets a desperate survival mission for the visitors.
The Setup
On January 17, 2026, the contrast couldn't be sharper. Lens enters this fixture with a perfect Form, having secured five consecutive wins to sit comfortably at the summit of Ligue 1. Conversely, the Stakes for Auxerre are strictly about survival. Sitting in 17th place with only 12 points, they are staring into the abyss of relegation. While Lens boasts high-performing Stars across the pitch, the Balance of this match is heavily skewed toward a home victory, with the visitors lacking the defensive depth to neutralise such an expansive attack.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative hinges on whether Auxerre can maintain a disciplined low block against Lens' high-velocity wing play. With no specific individual match-ups dominating the data, it will be the Lens midfield unit versus the Auxerre defensive collective. The home side’s ability to recycle possession quickly will likely break the resolve of a visiting side that has already conceded 27 goals this season.
Our Prediction
This will be a one-sided affair. Lens will control the tempo from the first whistle, using the width of the pitch to stretch Auxerre’s fatigued backline. Expect a comprehensive 3-0 victory for Lens as they exploit the technical gap between the league’s best and one of its most vulnerable. Auxerre’s struggle for top-flight life looks set to continue.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Watch it if you enjoy seeing a league leader at the peak of their powers.
What's the predicted outcome?
A routine 3-0 victory for Lens.
Where are Lens and Auxerre in the league table?
Lens are top of the league (1st); Auxerre are languishing in 17th.
What is Lens's current form?
Excellent, with a run of 5 wins from their last 5 games.
What does this mean for relegation?
A loss for Auxerre anchors them further into the bottom three.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.