Ligue 1 Regular Season - 6
Lorient 3 - 1 FT Monaco
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Thilo Kehrer 9'
Vanderson 21'
Thilo Kehrer 38'
Thilo Kehrer 38'
40' M. Bamba (A. Kouassi)
HT
46' Karim Dermane
↓ Vanderson ↑K. Diatta 46'
↓ M. Biereth ↑F. Balogun 46'
48' Mohamed Bamba
63' ↓ A. Tosin ↑J. Makengo
63' ↓ M. Bamba ↑S. Soumano
↓ T. Minamino ↑S. Idumbo 65'
↓ G. Ilenikhena ↑A. Fati 65'
72' ↓ D. Karim ↑P. Pagis
76' P. Pagis (S. Soumano)
↓ M. Coulibaly ↑P. Cabral 81'
82' P. Pagis (J. Makengo)
84' ↓ A. Avom ↑N. Cadiou
84' ↓ T. Le Bris ↑J. Mvuka Mugisha
A. Fati 90'
Folarin Balogun 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Y. Mvogo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
T. Le Bris 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Avom 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
L. Abergel 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
75
Passes
3
Duels
A. Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
B. Kamara 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Monnier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cadiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Makengo 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
28
Minutes
6.6
Rating
J. Mvuka Mugisha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Pagis 
CLOSER
2
Late Goals
2
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
S. Soumano
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
28
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Monaco
Goalkeepers
P. Kohn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Kehrer 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
E. Dier
MAGNET
130
Activity
130
Activity
123
Passes
7
Duels
C. Mawissa
MAGNET
111
Activity
111
Activity
106
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
Vanderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
T. Minamino
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Teze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Caio Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
G. Ilenikhena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
M. Biereth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Y. Lienard
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Salisu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Idumbo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Balogun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Brunner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fati 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/09/2025 | Lorient | 3 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 17/03/2024 | Monaco | 2 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 17/09/2023 | Lorient | 2 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 16/04/2023 | Monaco | 3 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 11/01/2023 | Lorient | 2 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 13/02/2022 | Monaco | 0 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
Lorient Win
Monaco Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
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
Pagis Transforms the Moustoir: Lorient Stuns Monaco in a 14-Minute Masterclass
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. Facing relegation pressure, Lorient channelled raw intensity to turn an early red card into a clinical victory, with substitute Pablo Pagis emerging as the architect of Monaco's collapse.
Red Card Catalyst
The match pivoted on a single moment: Thilo Kehrer's 38th-minute dismissal left Monaco chasing shadows. Within 120 seconds, M. Bamba capitalised on Arsène Kouassi's precision pass to make it 1-0. The balance had shifted decisively. Lorient, battling relegation from 13th place, suddenly had the blueprint: press the numerical advantage and suffocate a top-four side stripped of defensive solidity.
The Substitute's Reckoning
Then came the goal flurry that defined this contest. Between the 76th and 82nd minute, Pagis—introduced just four minutes earlier—scored twice. First, a clinical finish from S. Soumano's cross; then a poacher's effort from J. Makengo's assist. Three goals in 14 minutes. Monaco's midfield, already compromised by the red card, crumbled under the intensity of Lorient's attacking siege. The hosts unleashed 19 shots; Monaco managed five.
Late Drama Cannot Erase the Narrative
Eric Dier offered an outstanding defensive display for the visitors, but even his excellence could not stem the tide. Folarin Balogun won a 90+6 penalty, converted by Ansu Fati, making it 3-1. Yet this consolation merely delayed the inevitable. Lorient's 88% pass accuracy and commanding stakes in the relegation battle transformed a potential catastrophe into a statement of intent—proof that underdogs can topple aristocrats when intensity meets opportunity.
Key Questions
How did Kehrer's red card reshape the match dynamics?
It exposed Monaco's defensive fragility. Within two minutes, Lorient scored. The 10-man disadvantage forced Monaco into a reactive posture, allowing Lorient's attacking barrage: 19 shots versus Monaco's five.
What made Pagis the match-winner off the bench?
Entering at the 72nd minute, he scored at 76' and 82'—exploiting Monaco's depleted defence. His brace (rating 9.3/10) proved timing and clinical finishing trump experience against a side in freefall.
What does this victory mean for Lorient's survival hopes?
A psychological watershed. Moving to 10 points from 7, Lorient proved they can compete with top-four sides. In a relegation battle, this statement win could define their season trajectory.
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.
Survival Stakes High at the Stade du Moustoir
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Lorient's porous defense faces a daunting task against a Monaco side desperate to stabilize their European ambitions.
The Setup
As Ligue 1 enters its sixth round on September 27, 2025, Lorient find themselves in a precarious 15th position. The primary concern is their defensive Form; conceding 3.5 goals per match at the Stade du Moustoir is a recipe for disaster in a high-stakes struggle for survival. The Stakes couldn't be higher for the hosts, who need to find defensive Balance against a visiting Monaco side. While the Monégasques have been inconsistent recently (LWLLL), their squad boasts Stars like D. Zakaria and M. Biereth, capable of dismantling struggling backlines with ease.
Key Battle
The tactical focal point features Lorient's talisman Aiyegun Tosin against Monaco's creative hub, Maghnes Akliouche. Tosin has been the lone bright spot for the home side, netting 3 goals in 5 appearances. However, Akliouche’s ability to find pockets of space and link up with the attack could expose Lorient's lack of structural discipline. If Akliouche is allowed to dictate the final third, Lorient's survival instincts will be tested to their absolute limit.
Our Prediction
Despite Monaco's recent travel sickness, Lorient's defensive frailty is too significant to ignore. Expect the visitors to dominate possession and exploit the wide areas through Lamine Camara. While Tosin might find the net for the hosts, Monaco’s superior depth and technical quality should see them run out 1-3 winners, leaving Lorient firmly entrenched in a relegation scrap.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match ?
Yes, it offers high-stakes drama as Lorient fights to avoid the drop zone.
What's the predicted outcome ?
A 3-1 victory for Monaco given Lorient's defensive struggles.
Where are Lorient and Monaco in the league table ?
Lorient is 15th in the standings, while Monaco currently sits 7th.
What is Monaco's current form ?
Monaco's form is LWLLL, showing significant inconsistency in recent weeks.
Who is the in-form player to watch ?
Aiyegun Tosin (Lorient) with 3 goals in 5 matches and a 7.1 rating.
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.