Ligue 1 Regular Season - 34
Lorient 0 - 2 FT Le Havre
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Faye 33'
41' L. Abergel
E. K. Vinette 45'+2
45'+5 B. Dieng (B. Dieng)
HT
↓ E. K. Vinette ↑T. Pembele 46'
53' N. Cadiou
I. Soumare (S. Boufal) 62'
66' ↓ L. Abergel ↑A. Avom
67' ↓ J. Makengo ↑D. Karim
67' ↓ P. Pagis ↑A. Tosin
↓ Y. Kechta ↑S. Ebonog 73'
↓ F. Doucoure ↑L. Nego 73'
73' ↓ N. Adjei ↑B. Meite
81' ↓ B. Dieng ↑S. Soumano
↓ S. Boufal ↑F. Mambimbi 85'
↓ A. Sangante ↑G. Gomis 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nathaniel Adjei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Montassar Talbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Faye 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
Panos Katseris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Cadiou 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
66
Passes
4
Duels
Laurent Abergel
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
61
Passes
9
Duels
Arsène Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Jean Victor Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Pablo Pagis 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Benjamin Leroy 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bamo Meïté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darlin Yongwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Avom Ebong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Dermane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiyegun Tosin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sambou Soumano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Le Havre
Goalkeepers
Mory Diaw 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
2
Saves
7.6
Rating
Defenders
Arouna Sangante
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Étienne Youte Kinkoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gautier Lloris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Koffi
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
Midfielders
Rassoul Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassine Kechta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Fodé Doucouré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Sofiane Boufal 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Issa Soumaré 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Ally Samatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Lionel Mpasi Nzau
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Timothee Pembele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loic Négo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georges Gomis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simon Ebonog
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daren Nbenbege Mosengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Mambimbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Godson Kyeremeh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noam Obougou Jacquet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2025 | Le Havre | 1 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 01/28/2024 | Lorient | 3 - 3 | Le Havre | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 09/03/2023 | Le Havre | 3 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 07/29/2023 | Le Havre | 0 - 2 | Lorient | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 07/29/2023 | Lorient | 2 - 0 | Le Havre | Friendlies Clubs | Stade du Clos Gastel |
| 10/19/2019 | Le Havre | 2 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 2 | Stade Océane (Le Havre) |
| 05/17/2019 | Le Havre | 2 - 3 | Lorient | Ligue 2 | Stade Océane |
| 07/28/2018 | Lorient | 0 - 0 | Le Havre | Ligue 2 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 03/05/2018 | Lorient | 1 - 0 | Le Havre | Ligue 2 | Stade du Moustoir |
Lorient Win
Le Havre 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
Le Havre Execute the Perfect Away Raid
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 38/100. A blend of clinical finishing and massive penalty drama gifted Le Havre a vital three points in their fight for survival.
The Norman Ambush
Lorient stepped out at Stade du Moustoir fully expecting to dictate the rhythm. The hosts established controlled possession early on, stroking the ball comfortably around the midfield, but found themselves repeatedly hitting a stubborn brick wall. The Stakes were undeniably high for Le Havre, sitting dangerously near the drop zone, and their rigid defensive discipline showed it. Disaster struck for the home side in the 33rd minute when an unfortunate own goal involving A. Faye completely broke the deadlock. It was a vicious sucker punch that altered the tactical landscape entirely, forcing Lorient to abandon their patient buildup and chase the game against a well-drilled defensive unit.
The Turning Point
If the opening goal was a shock to the system, first-half stoppage time delivered the defining, fatal blow. The referee pointed to the spot, handing Lorient a golden lifeline to reset the narrative before the break. The Balance of the entire fixture effectively rested on this single kick. However, B. Dieng blinked under the immense pressure, missing the penalty and squandering the chance to draw level. That wasted opportunity sent a palpable shockwave through the stadium. Le Havre trotted down the tunnel with their precious lead intact and their psychological advantage firmly cemented.
The Finishing Blow
Following the restart, Lorient threw bodies forward in a desperate bid to salvage the afternoon. Laurent Abergel pulled the strings tirelessly in midfield, trying to inject some much-needed Intensity into the hosts' disjointed attacks. Yet, their final ball was consistently lacking cutting edge. Le Havre waited patiently to strike and delivered the knockout blow just past the hour mark. S. Boufal brilliantly carved open the high defensive line to find I. Soumare, who made absolutely no mistake with the finish. This high Upset Factor victory secures crucial points away from home, proving once again that ruthless execution will always trump sterile possession.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Issa Soumaré the turning point?
No, the crucial penalty miss came from Lorient's B. Dieng in first-half stoppage time, which severely dented the home side's momentum.
How did Lorient complete the comeback from behind?
Lorient did not complete a comeback. Despite controlling possession, they failed to score and suffered a 2-0 defeat on home turf.
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 and Le Havre Look Toward the Beach
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. With the season winding down and mid-table fates sealed, this final clash at Stade du Moustoir is strictly about local pride and finishing a grueling campaign on a positive note.
The Setup
Lorient sits comfortably in 9th, long disconnected from the European race but entirely safe from danger. Similarly, 14th-placed Le Havre has survived the dogfight to guarantee another year in the top flight. Unsurprisingly, the competitive Stakes are extremely low for this curtain-closer. Le Havre arrives riding a bizarre five-match drawing streak, highlighting a deep defensive stubbornness paired with a severe lack of attacking edge. Lorient’s erratic Form (one win in their last five) suggests a squad already day-dreaming about summer holidays. However, a strong Balance rating ensures this won't be a complete walkover for either side, as the lack of pressure might just remove the handbrake.
Key Battle
It is a battle of creative output between Pablo Pagis and Sofiane Boufal. Pagis has been providing the main spark for the home side recently, constantly looking to unlock tight defensive lines. He faces a creative counterpart in Boufal, who brings essential flair and unpredictability to an otherwise rigid Le Havre setup. When the collective intensity inevitably drops, individual Stars will dictate the tempo and provide the solitary moments of magic.
Our Prediction
We expect a gritty 1-1 draw. Le Havre will stick to what they know best—frustrating the opposition by sitting deep to secure yet another stalemate. Lorient will dominate possession but lacks the ruthless edge to fully dismantle a side perfectly content with sharing the points.