Ligue 1 Regular Season - 24

Lorient 2 - 2 FT Auxerre

Stade du Moustoir

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Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Sun, Mar 1
Français
Lorient
2-2
Auxerre
⚡ Intensity 55
⚖️ Balance 91
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 46
A whirlwind draw at the Moustoir.

Brittany Chaos Ends in Frantic Stalemate

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. A frantic share of the spoils that proves even mid-table clashes can produce top-tier drama when relegation fears ignite the contest.

Blitz start at Stade du Moustoir

The fans at Stade du Moustoir had barely taken their seats before the scoreboard ignited. In a stunning opening sequence, M. Senaya silenced the home crowd after just 60 seconds, converting a pinpoint delivery from S. Diomande. It was the ultimate wake-up call for Lorient, who looked shell-shocked by the visitors' early aggression. This immediate breakthrough set a high Intensity rating that dictated the tempo for the remainder of the afternoon. Auxerre, fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table, played with a freedom that belied their lowly position. Lorient struggled to find their rhythm in the face of such a direct approach, as the visitors looked to exploit every pocket of space in the opening exchanges of this Ligue 1 encounter.

Ten minutes of defensive madness

Between the 19th and 29th minute, tactical discipline vanished, replaced by an extraordinary goal flurry that swung the match back and forth. B. Dieng sparked the comeback for the hosts, finishing clinicaly from a D. Yongwa assist. However, the Balance of the match shifted again almost instantly when J. Casimir restored the lead for the visitors in the 24th minute. The end-to-end nature of the game reached its peak when B. Dieng secured his brace just five minutes later, dragging Lorient level once more. Three goals in a ten-minute window turned the pitch into a tactical battlefield where neither side could consolidate their advantage. It was breathless football, driven by individual brilliance and collective vulnerability in equal measure.

Deadlock and desperation

The second half saw a shift in narrative as both managers tightened the screws, yet the underlying Stakes remained visible in every tackle. For Auxerre, staying 16th in the relegation playoff zone makes every point a treasure, and their resilience in the closing stages was commendable. Lorient threw everything forward to find a winner, but the Upset Factor loomed large as the visitors refused to buckle under the pressure. While Lorient might feel aggrieved not to have taken all three points at home, the draw keeps them safely in mid-table. For the neutrals, this was a reminder of why French football remains so unpredictable—a high-scoring draw defined by a first-half explosion that neither side could ultimately replicate after the interval.

Key Questions

What made Ahmadou Bamba Dieng the Man of the Match?

Dieng’s clinical brace was the heartbeat of Lorient's attack, single-handedly pulling his team back into the match twice with two predatory finishes inside 10 minutes.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
50%
50%
Lorient 50%
Auxerre 50%
Shots
13
10
Lorient 13
Auxerre 10
Shots on Target
4
3
Lorient 4
Auxerre 3
Expected Goals (xG)
0.96
1.54
Lorient 0.96
Auxerre 1.54
Passes
444
447
Lorient 444
Auxerre 447
Pass Accuracy
86%
85%
Lorient 86%
Auxerre 85%
Corners
2
7
Lorient 2
Auxerre 7
Fouls
11
10
Lorient 11
Auxerre 10
Yellow Cards
1
3
Lorient 1
Auxerre 3
Red Cards
0
0
Lorient 0
Auxerre 0

Match Events

M. Senaya (S. Diomande) 1'
19' B. Dieng (D. Yongwa)
20' 🟨 B. Dieng
J. Casimir (D. Namaso) 24'
D. Namaso 🟨 29'
29' B. Dieng (P. Pagis)
L. Sinayoko 🟨 45'
HT
M. Senaya 🟨 54'
71' 🔄 L. Abergel A. Avom
72' 🔄 J. Makengo D. Karim
80' 🔄 P. Pagis A. Tosin
81' 🔄 B. Dieng S. Soumano
J. Casimir S. Mara 🔄 81'
90' 🔄 T. Le Bris P. Katseris
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Lorient

Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo
SIEVE
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Bamo Meïté
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Montassar Talbi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Silva
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Théo Le Bris
NPC
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
17%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Noah Cadiou
MAGNET
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
62
Passes
14
Duels
Laurent Abergel
MAGNET
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
66
Passes
7
Duels
Darlin Yongwa
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Jean-Victor Makengo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Pablo Pagis
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
HITMAN
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.7
Rating
BENCH
Bingourou Kamara
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathaniel Adjei
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Panos Katseris
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Avom Ebong
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Dermane
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Bamba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sambou Soumano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiyegun Tosin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Auxerre

Goalkeepers
Donovan Léon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marvin Senaya
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Sinaly Diomandé
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Bryan Okoh
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gideon Mensah
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Josué Casimir
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kévin Danois
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Elisha Owusu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fredrik Oppegård
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Lassine Sinayoko
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danny Namaso
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Théo De Percin
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Clement Akpa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamine Sy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Sierralta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naouirou Ahamada
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Assane Dioussé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sékou Mara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamoudou Cissokho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yvan Zaddy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
17/08/2025 Auxerre 1 - 0 Lorient Ligue 1 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
26/02/2023 Lorient 0 - 1 Auxerre Ligue 1 Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir
16/09/2022 Auxerre 1 - 3 Lorient Ligue 1 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
13/12/2019 Lorient 1 - 0 Auxerre Ligue 2 Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir (Lorient)
29/04/2019 Lorient 2 - 2 Auxerre Ligue 2 Stade du Moustoir
03/12/2018 Auxerre 0 - 0 Lorient Ligue 2 Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps
17/02/2018 Lorient 1 - 3 Auxerre Ligue 2 Stade du Moustoir
19/09/2017 Auxerre 1 - 0 Lorient Ligue 2 Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps
11/02/2012 Auxerre 1 - 1 Lorient Ligue 1 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre)
17/08/2025
Ligue 1 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
26/02/2023
Ligue 1 Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir
16/09/2022
Ligue 1 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
13/12/2019
Ligue 2 Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir (Lorient)
29/04/2019
Ligue 2 Stade du Moustoir
03/12/2018
Ligue 2 Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps
17/02/2018
Ligue 2 Stade du Moustoir
19/09/2017
Ligue 2 Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps
11/02/2012
Ligue 1 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre)
Lorient Win
Auxerre Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Paris Saint Germain 24 57 53 19 +34 WLe Havre 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (28-02-2026)WParis Saint Germain 3 - 0 Metz (21-02-2026)LRennes 3 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (13-02-2026)WParis Saint Germain 5 - 0 Marseille (08-02-2026)WStrasbourg 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (01-02-2026)
2 Lens 24 53 45 21 +24 DStrasbourg 1 - 1 Lens (27-02-2026)LLens 2 - 3 Monaco (21-02-2026)WParis FC 0 - 5 Lens (14-02-2026)WLens 3 - 1 Rennes (07-02-2026)WLens 1 - 0 Le Havre (30-01-2026)
3 Lyon 24 45 39 26 +13 LMarseille 3 - 2 Lyon (01-03-2026)LStrasbourg 3 - 1 Lyon (22-02-2026)WLyon 2 - 0 Nice (15-02-2026)WNantes 0 - 1 Lyon (07-02-2026)WLyon 1 - 0 Lille (01-02-2026)
4 Marseille 24 43 51 33 +18 WMarseille 3 - 2 Lyon (01-03-2026)LStade Brestois 29 2 - 0 Marseille (20-02-2026)DMarseille 2 - 2 Strasbourg (14-02-2026)LParis Saint Germain 5 - 0 Marseille (08-02-2026)DParis FC 2 - 2 Marseille (31-01-2026)
5 Lille 24 40 37 31 +6 WLille 1 - 0 Nantes (01-03-2026)WAngers 0 - 1 Lille (22-02-2026)DLille 1 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (14-02-2026)DMetz 0 - 0 Lille (06-02-2026)LLyon 1 - 0 Lille (01-02-2026)
6 Rennes 24 40 38 35 +3 WRennes 1 - 0 Toulouse (28-02-2026)WAuxerre 0 - 3 Rennes (22-02-2026)WRennes 3 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (13-02-2026)LLens 3 - 1 Rennes (07-02-2026)LMonaco 4 - 0 Rennes (31-01-2026)
7 Monaco 24 37 40 36 +4 WMonaco 2 - 0 Angers (28-02-2026)WLens 2 - 3 Monaco (21-02-2026)WMonaco 3 - 1 Nantes (13-02-2026)DNice 0 - 0 Monaco (08-02-2026)WMonaco 4 - 0 Rennes (31-01-2026)
8 Strasbourg 24 35 40 31 +9 DStrasbourg 1 - 1 Lens (27-02-2026)WStrasbourg 3 - 1 Lyon (22-02-2026)DMarseille 2 - 2 Strasbourg (14-02-2026)LLe Havre 2 - 1 Strasbourg (08-02-2026)LStrasbourg 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (01-02-2026)
9 Stade Brestois 29 24 33 32 34 -2 WMetz 0 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (01-03-2026)WStade Brestois 29 2 - 0 Marseille (20-02-2026)DLille 1 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (14-02-2026)WStade Brestois 29 2 - 0 Lorient (07-02-2026)DNice 2 - 2 Stade Brestois 29 (01-02-2026)
10 Lorient 24 33 34 38 -4 DLorient 2 - 2 Auxerre (01-03-2026)DNice 3 - 3 Lorient (22-02-2026)WLorient 2 - 0 Angers (15-02-2026)LStade Brestois 29 2 - 0 Lorient (07-02-2026)WLorient 2 - 1 Nantes (31-01-2026)
11 Toulouse 24 31 33 28 +5 LRennes 1 - 0 Toulouse (28-02-2026)DToulouse 1 - 1 Paris FC (21-02-2026)LLe Havre 2 - 1 Toulouse (15-02-2026)LAngers 1 - 0 Toulouse (08-02-2026)DToulouse 0 - 0 Auxerre (01-02-2026)
12 Angers 24 29 22 30 -8 LMonaco 2 - 0 Angers (28-02-2026)LAngers 0 - 1 Lille (22-02-2026)LLorient 2 - 0 Angers (15-02-2026)WAngers 1 - 0 Toulouse (08-02-2026)WAngers 1 - 0 Metz (01-02-2026)
13 Le Havre 24 26 20 30 -10 LLe Havre 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (28-02-2026)LNantes 2 - 0 Le Havre (22-02-2026)WLe Havre 2 - 1 Toulouse (15-02-2026)WLe Havre 2 - 1 Strasbourg (08-02-2026)LLens 1 - 0 Le Havre (30-01-2026)
14 Paris FC 24 26 28 40 -12 WParis FC 1 - 0 Nice (01-03-2026)DToulouse 1 - 1 Paris FC (21-02-2026)LParis FC 0 - 5 Lens (14-02-2026)DAuxerre 0 - 0 Paris FC (08-02-2026)DParis FC 2 - 2 Marseille (31-01-2026)
15 Nice 24 24 30 44 -14 LParis FC 1 - 0 Nice (01-03-2026)DNice 3 - 3 Lorient (22-02-2026)LLyon 2 - 0 Nice (15-02-2026)DNice 0 - 0 Monaco (08-02-2026)DNice 2 - 2 Stade Brestois 29 (01-02-2026)
16 Auxerre 24 18 19 35 -16 DLorient 2 - 2 Auxerre (01-03-2026)LAuxerre 0 - 3 Rennes (22-02-2026)WMetz 1 - 3 Auxerre (15-02-2026)DAuxerre 0 - 0 Paris FC (08-02-2026)DToulouse 0 - 0 Auxerre (01-02-2026)
17 Nantes 24 17 22 41 -19 LLille 1 - 0 Nantes (01-03-2026)WNantes 2 - 0 Le Havre (22-02-2026)LMonaco 3 - 1 Nantes (13-02-2026)LNantes 0 - 1 Lyon (07-02-2026)LLorient 2 - 1 Nantes (31-01-2026)
18 Metz 24 13 22 53 -31 LMetz 0 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (01-03-2026)LParis Saint Germain 3 - 0 Metz (21-02-2026)LMetz 1 - 3 Auxerre (15-02-2026)DMetz 0 - 0 Lille (06-02-2026)LAngers 1 - 0 Metz (01-02-2026)