Ligue 1 Regular Season - 12
Lorient 1 - 1 FT Toulouse
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
44' P. Pagis
HT
60' ↓ L. Abergel ↑N. Cadiou
D. Sidibe 65'
↓ A. Francis ↑A. Vossah 66'
69' ↓ P. Pagis ↑J. Makengo
69' ↓ A. Tosin ↑S. Soumano
Alexis Vossah 79'
80' ↓ D. Karim ↑M. Bamba
80' ↓ J. Mvuka Mugisha ↑T. Le Bris
↓ Emersonn ↑S. Hidalgo 80'
↓ M. McKenzie ↑R. Messali 80'
Rafik Messali 86'
↓ Y. Gboho ↑M. Sauer 90'
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
Igor Silva 
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
5
Duels Won
0
pens won
M. Talbi
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
D. Yongwa
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
6
Duels Won
0
pens won
Midfielders
J. Mvuka Mugisha
LATE SHIFT
10
late mins
10
late mins
80
total mins
80
entry
A. Avom 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
1
fouls
7.2
rating
L. Abergel 
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
A. Kouassi
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
BENCH
B. Kamara 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
N. Adjei
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
B. Meite
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
21
total mins
Started
entry
T. Le Bris
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
N. Cadiou
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
30
total mins
Started
entry
M. Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
S. Soumano
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
21
total mins
Started
entry
Toulouse
Goalkeepers
G. Restes
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
M. McKenzie 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
83%
duel win %
C. Cresswell
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
R. Nicolaisen
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
4
interceptions
0
blocks
Midfielders
D. Sidibe
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
2
fouls
6.5
rating
C. Casseres
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
A. Francis
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
66
total mins
66
entry
D. Methalie
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
BENCH
K. Haug
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
W. Kamanzi
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
S. Koumbassa
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
M. Sauer
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
1
total mins
Started
entry
R. Messali
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
A. Vossah
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
24
total mins
Started
entry
S. Hidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
J. Vignolo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
N. Edjouma
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/04/2024 | Lorient | 1 - 2 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 03/12/2023 | Toulouse | 1 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stadium de Toulouse |
| 23/04/2023 | Lorient | 0 - 1 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 21/08/2022 | Toulouse | 2 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stadium de Toulouse |
| 31/10/2018 | Toulouse | 0 - 1 | Lorient | Coupe de la Ligue | Stadium Municipal |
| 08/02/2017 | Lorient | 1 - 1 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 10/12/2016 | Toulouse | 3 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stadium Municipal |
| 16/04/2016 | Lorient | 1 - 1 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 05/12/2015 | Toulouse | 2 - 3 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stadium Municipal |
Lorient Win
Toulouse Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -15
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -12
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
Lorient and Toulouse settle for a penalty-marred stalemate
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. Two converted penalties encapsulate a match where precarious equilibrium and referee decisions held absolute sway.
Penalties dictate the narrative at Stade du Moustoir
At Stade du Moustoir, the match's Intensity crystallised around two pivotal moments: P. Pagis opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 44th minute, handing Lorient the advantage heading into the break. The Breton striker converted with composure, capitalising on a first half where the hosts attempted to build momentum against a struggling Toulouse. Yet the match's Balance shifted decisively at 65 minutes: D. Sidibé equalised from the penalty mark, restoring parity for the Violets and completely revitalising proceedings.
Two lead changes, no victor emerges
This 1-1 draw epitomises a battle where tactical control was evenly distributed—50% possession apiece—but where referee decisions carried disproportionate weight. Lorient, rooted 17th with just 10 points from 12 matches, could ill afford to surrender this contest. Toulouse, sitting 10th on 16 points, salvaged a precious point despite committing 18 fouls and collecting four yellow cards. The 10 corners manufactured (six for Lorient, four for Toulouse) generated relentless Intensity in the final third, yet neither side mustered the cutting edge required to claim victory.
Attack blunted, defence stretched thin
Despite Lorient's 10 shots (two on target) and Toulouse's six attempts, both teams lacked clinical finishing. Nearly identical Expected Goals figures (1.36 versus 1.32) confirm the contest remained tightly contested throughout. Pass accuracy—81% for Lorient, 84% for Toulouse—failed to translate into clear-cut opportunities. This draw underscores Lorient's urgent need to climb clear of the drop zone and Toulouse's consolidation of mid-table security, though their recent form (three matches without a win) suggests stagnation.
Key Questions
Why two penalties in one match?
Both spot-kicks reflected elevated defensive intensity and fouls in critical zones. Toulouse's 18 fouls (versus Lorient's six) created repeated error opportunities inside the box.
What's the title race impact?
Lorient remains in crisis: 17th place, -12 goal difference. Toulouse consolidates 10th but stagnates—three matches without victory.
Who controlled the tactical battle?
Possession split evenly (50-50), but Lorient fired more (10 versus six shots). Toulouse proved more composed in passing (84% accuracy).
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.
Toulouse Bid for Routine Victory Against Desperate Lorient
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A match devoid of real intrigue—Toulouse seeking mid-table consolidation against a Lorient side spiralling towards the trapdoor.
The Setup
At Stade du Moustoir, this 12th-round encounter pits comfortable mediocrity against genuine crisis. Toulouse occupy 9th place with 20 points, their form neither inspiring nor alarming (WDLDD). Lorient languish in 15th with just 14 points from 14 matches, their defensive record a horror show: 28 goals conceded. The balance between these sides is illusory—Toulouse are clear favourites despite both teams operating in the lower tiers of French football. Stakes are minimal; neither side is fighting for anything meaningful. Yet Aron Dønnum and Toulouse's attacking threat remains real enough to punish Lorient's fragility.
Key Battle
Watch how Toulouse's defence—anchored by in-formCharlie Cresswell (2 goals, 1 assist in 5 matches, 7.7 average rating)—controls the tempo against Lorient's disorganised attack. Cresswell's ability to step into midfield and dictate play will be crucial; Lorient lack the cohesion to punish defensive lapses. Goalkeeper Guillaume Restes may keep Toulouse honest with smart positioning, but Lorient's attacking impotence makes his job a formality.
Our Prediction
Toulouse 2-1. Visitors dominate possession early, Cresswell orchestrates from deep, and clinical finishing in the first half settles it. Lorient scrape a late consolation—not redemption, merely noise.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
No. Low stakes, predictable outcome, neither side compelling. Better options elsewhere.
What's the predicted outcome?
Toulouse 2-1 Lorient. Visitors control the match; Lorient grab a late goal but lack cutting edge.
Where are Lorient and Toulouse in the league table?
Toulouse 9th with 20 points. Lorient 15th with 14 points. Six-point gap reflects gulf in quality.
What is Lorient's current form?
Dire. Only 3 wins in 14 matches, 28 goals conceded. Defensive meltdown ongoing.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Charlie Cresswell (Toulouse): 2 goals, 1 assist in 5 matches, 7.7 rating. Defensive playmaker.
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.