Ligue 1 Regular Season - 34
Lille 0 - 2 FT Auxerre
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
S. Diomande 23'
L. Sinayoko 32'
40' H. Haraldsson
43' N. Ngoy
HT
46' ↓ N. Mukau ↑O. Giroud
46' ↓ N. Bentaleb ↑E. Mbappe
46' ↓ R. Perraud ↑C. Verdonk
60' B. Andre
62' ↓ F. Correia ↑O. Sahraoui
D. Namaso 67'
↓ D. Namaso ↑J. Casimir 72'
D. Leon 82'
82' ↓ H. Haraldsson ↑G. Perrin
↓ S. Mara ↑M. Senaya 82'
L. Sinayoko 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lille
Goalkeepers
Berke Özer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ayyoub Bouaddi 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
71%
Pass Acc
Nathan Ngoy 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
80
Passes
6
Duels
Aïssa Mandi
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
88
Passes
2
Duels
Romain Perraud 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Benjamin André
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
58
Passes
14
Duels
Nabil Bentaleb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ngal'ayel Mukau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Hakon Arnar Haraldsson
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Félix Correia 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Matías Fernández-Pardo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Arnaud Bodart 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Calvin Verdonk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexsandro Ribeiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chancel Mbemba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Mbappé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olivier Giroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osame Sahraoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaëtan Perrin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Edjouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
Donovan Léon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lamine Sy 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Sinaly Diomandé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Telli Siwe
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Gideon Mensah
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Naouirou Ahamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elisha Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lassine Sinayoko 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Kévin Danois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danny Namaso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Sékou Mara
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Théo De Percin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Francisco Sierralta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marvin Senaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamfia Dioubaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Assane Dioussé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tidiane Devernois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Casimir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamoudou Cissokho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Auxerre | 3 - 4 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 04/20/2025 | Lille | 3 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 01/10/2025 | Auxerre | 0 - 0 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 04/22/2023 | Auxerre | 1 - 1 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 08/07/2022 | Lille | 4 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 12/18/2021 | Lille | 3 - 1 | Auxerre | Coupe de France | Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 10/29/2013 | Lille | 0 - 1 (AET) | Auxerre | Coupe de la Ligue | Grand Stade Lille Métropole |
| 03/03/2012 | Lille | 2 - 2 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stadium Nord Lille Métropole (Villeneuve d'Ascq) |
| 10/15/2011 | Auxerre | 1 - 3 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
| 02/06/2011 | Auxerre | 1 - 1 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
Lille Win
Auxerre Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +45
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +15
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +18
P: 34 GD: +9
P: 34 GD: +6
P: 34 GD: +11
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -12
P: 34 GD: -19
P: 36 GD: -20
P: 34 GD: -12
P: 34 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -23
P: 34 GD: -44
19 Rodez 4 pts
P: 2 GD: +1
20 Saint Etienne 2 pts
P: 3 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +47
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +16
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 34 GD: +9
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 34 GD: -2
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 34 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -20
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -23
P: 33 GD: -23
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Auxerre's Masterclass Stuns Champions League-Bound Lille
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A ruthless display of counter-attacking football silenced the Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, proving that possession means nothing without a cutting edge.
Early Domination
Under the bright lights of the Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, the hosts immediately stamped their authority on the pitch. Boasting an overwhelming 72% of the ball, Lille dominated possession and pinned the visitors deep into their own half. The young prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi was the architect in midfield, orchestrating attacks and keeping the tempo high. However, the tactical Balance of the match shifted when the visitors showed their teeth on the counter. A sharp warning shot arrived in the 23rd minute when S. Diomande found the back of the net, only for VAR to rule it out for offside. It was a momentary reprieve for the hosts, but the blueprint for an unlikely ambush had already been drawn.
The Ambush
The visitors executed their game plan to absolute perfection just past the half-hour mark. Against the run of play, L. Sinayoko breached the high defensive line in the 32nd minute to fire past the keeper, sending the Upset Factor off the charts. Stunned by the breakthrough, the home side ramped up their offensive efforts, launching wave after wave of attacks. Yet, they found themselves completely stifled by a heroic defensive performance. Gideon Mensah was an absolute colossus at the back, clearing danger and winning crucial individual battles to protect the narrow advantage. Despite registering barely 28% possession, Auxerre were brilliantly organized, proving that a resolute low block and clinical transitions can completely neutralize endless strings of passes.
Finishing the Job
The closing stages of the match saw the Intensity reach fever pitch as the hosts desperately sought a way back into the contest. They peppered the penalty area with crosses and shots, yet failed to register the required quality in the final third. As bodies committed forward, the inevitable gaps appeared at the back. Right on the 90-minute mark, Sinayoko struck again, completing a magnificent brace and putting the final nail in the coffin. This remarkable smash-and-grab away victory allows the visitors to wrap up their mid-table campaign with enormous pride. For the home side, the shock defeat dampens the final day festivities slightly, though they can still take immense satisfaction from securing a crucial Champions League spot for next season.
Key Questions
How did Auxerre pull off this shock result?
They defended resolutely and capitalized on transitions. Sinayoko's clinical brace punished the hosts despite Auxerre having merely 28% of the ball.
What does this mean for Lille's season?
The defeat is frustrating but inconsequential for their overarching ambitions. They finish third and successfully secure their spot in the Champions League.
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.
Final Day Desperation
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. The raw desperation of a relegation battle collides with top-tier technical quality, setting the stage for gripping final day drama.
The Setup
May 17, 2026, brings the curtain down on the Ligue 1 season at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Lille sit comfortably in 4th place, hosting an Auxerre side languishing in 16th and fighting desperately for survival. The Stakes could not be higher for the visitors, yet the underlying metrics paint a grim picture for their chances. Lille boast an imposing Form rating, remaining unbeaten in their last five league outings. This massive gap in quality is reflected in a Balance score that heavily favors the hosts, making them overwhelming favorites. While Auxerre will bring fighting spirit, Lille's Stars, highlighted by the creative spark of A. Bouaddi, are primed to exploit any gaps left by the frantic visitors.
Key Battle
Experienced defensive anchor Aissa Mandi will be tasked with shutting down Lassine Sinayoko. The Auxerre forward carries his team's survival hopes on his shoulders, and finding a way past Mandi's precise positioning is his primary mission.
Our Prediction
Lille to secure a routine 2-0 victory. Auxerre's need for points will force them to open up eventually, allowing the home side to strike cleanly on the counter-attack.