Ligue 1 Regular Season - 22
Lorient 2 - 0 FT Angers
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' P. Pagis (A. Kouassi)
HT
58' J. Makengo
67' ↓ J. Makengo ↑A. Avom
↓ J. Ekomie ↑A. Sbai 67'
↓ Y. Belkhdim ↑F. Hanin 67'
74' ↓ B. Dieng ↑S. Soumano
74' ↓ P. Pagis ↑D. Karim
↓ L. Mouton ↑L. Machine 75'
↓ G. Koyalipou ↑P. Peter 75'
↓ B. van den Boomen ↑M. Courcoul 81'
85' ↓ T. Le Bris ↑P. Katseris
86' ↓ D. Yongwa ↑B. Meite
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
51
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Igor Silva 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Montassar Talbi
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
100
Passes
5
Duels
Darlin Yongwa 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
59%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Midfielders
Théo Le Bris 
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Noah Cadiou
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
73
Passes
4
Duels
Laurent Abergel
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
93
Passes
1
Duels
Arsène Kouassi 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Jean-Victor Makengo 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Pablo Pagis
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Bingourou Kamara 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathaniel Adjei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bamo Meïté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Panos Katseris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Dermane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Avom Ebong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiyegun Tosin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sambou Soumano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angers
Goalkeepers
Hervé Koffi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Carlens Arcus 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Ousmane Camara 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jordan Lefort
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacques Ekomié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Midfielders
Haris Belkebla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Branco van den Boomen
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Yassin Belkhdim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Louis Mouton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Lilian Raolisoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Goduine Koyalipou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Melvin Zinga
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Florent Hanin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Courcoul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Biumla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pierrick Capelle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lanroy Machine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Prosper Peter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine Sbai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/10/2025 | Angers | 2 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 09/08/2025 | Angers | 1 - 0 | Lorient | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 03/08/2024 | Lorient | 2 - 1 | Angers | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 05/02/2023 | Lorient | 0 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 01/01/2023 | Angers | 1 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 16/01/2022 | Lorient | 0 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 21/11/2021 | Angers | 1 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 31/07/2021 | Lorient | 1 - 0 | Angers | Friendlies Clubs | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 02/05/2021 | Lorient | 2 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 06/12/2020 | Angers | 2 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
Lorient Win
Angers Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +25
P: 22 GD: +30
P: 22 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +19
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +7
P: 22 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: -4
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: -5
P: 22 GD: -5
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -13
P: 22 GD: -13
P: 22 GD: -13
P: 22 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
Clinical Lorient Outclass Angers at the Moustoir
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. Lorient's mastery of the ball and early breakthrough left Angers chasing shadows in a match defined by tactical control and clinical finishing.
The Early Breakthrough
The atmosphere at Stade du Moustoir was electric as Lorient sought to assert their dominance from the opening whistle. It didn't take long for the home side to find their rhythm, shifting the Balance of the game in the 9th minute. A slick attacking move involving A. Kouassi carved open the visitors' defense, allowing Pablo Pagis to slot home a composed opener. This early goal forced Angers to abandon their conservative setup, yet they struggled to regain any footing. Lorient dominated possession with a commanding 60%, circulating the ball with a 90% pass accuracy that left the opposition frustrated and chasing shadows across the pitch.
Doubling the Advantage
The second half began with Angers attempting to raise the Intensity, but they lacked the final ball to truly threaten. Lorient, meanwhile, remained patient and waited for the perfect moment to strike again. That moment arrived in the 58th minute when J. Makengo found the back of the net to make it 2-0. It was a goal that effectively ended the contest, showcasing Lorient's terrifying efficiency—scoring twice from just two shots on target. Defensively, Igor Silva was immense, leading a backline that absorbed what little pressure Angers could muster. The visitors managed nine total shots, but their lack of a clinical edge meant most efforts were blocked or comfortably handled.
Game Management and Table Impact
With a two-goal cushion, the final half-hour was a masterclass in game management by the Merlus. The Stakes were high for both sides positioned in the mid-table, and Lorient’s ability to kill the tempo prevented any late drama. Angers tried to rotate their personnel to find a spark, but they remained toothless in the final third. This result sees Lorient leapfrog Angers in the standings, moving up to 9th place and solidifying their strong recent form. For the visitors, it is a disappointing afternoon where they were simply outplayed by a more organized and efficient unit. Lorient walked away with the points and the bragging rights, proving that quality over quantity in front of goal remains the ultimate decider.
Key Questions
What made Pablo Pagis the Man of the Match?
Pagis set the tone with an early 9th-minute goal and delivered three key passes, earning an 8.6 rating through relentless offensive creativity.
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.
Lorient vs Angers: A Battle for Mid-Table Stability
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. Two sides separated by a single point meet in a fixture likely to be decided by defensive discipline rather than attacking flair.
The Setup
The Stade du Moustoir hosts a clash that epitomises the competitive middle ground of Ligue 1. Lorient (10th) and Angers (11th) are locked in a struggle for positional security. A Form score of 5.7 reflects the fluctuating fortunes of both camps, though Lorient’s recent LWWWD run suggests they have found a rhythm. The Balance rating of 7.8 indicates that both managers have prioritised defensive shape, making this a match where clear-cut opportunities may be at a premium.
Key Battle
The outcome will hinge on the duel between Ahmadou Bamba Dieng and Angers defender Lilian Raolisoa. Dieng has been the focal point for the hosts, while Raolisoa has posted an exceptional 8.2 average rating recently. This battle of athleticism versus defensive intelligence will define whether Lorient can convert their possession into goals or if the visitors can frustrate them into submission.
Our Prediction
Expect a game of limited openings. Lorient will likely dictate the pace at home, but they face an Angers side anchored by goalkeeper Hervé Koffi, who has been sensational with 14 saves in his last four appearances. While the Stars metric of 6.9 is respectable, the low Stakes suggest neither side will throw caution to the wind. A 1-1 draw appears the most logical conclusion, as both teams lack the clinical edge to fully dismantle their opponent’s structure.