Ligue 1 Regular Season - 31
Lyon 3 - 2 FT Auxerre
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
19' R. Yaremchuk (Abner Vinicius)
34' ↓ O. Mangala ↑T. Tessmann
S. Diomande 35'
HT
D. Namaso 52'
58' ↓ K. Merah ↑C. Tolisso
58' ↓ T. Morton ↑P. Sulc
↓ M. Senaya ↑L. Sy 59'
↓ F. Oppegard ↑C. Akpa 59'
66' C. Tolisso (A. Maitland-Niles)
71' R. Yaremchuk (C. Tolisso)
↓ D. Namaso ↑S. Mara 75'
↓ L. Sinayoko ↑J. Casimir 75'
↓ R. Faivre ↑N. Ahamada 75'
77' ↓ Endrick ↑R. Kluivert
77' ↓ R. Yaremchuk ↑N. Tagliafico
G. Mensah 84'
B. Okoh (S. Diomande) 88'
89' R. Kluivert
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Dominik Greif 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ainsley Maitland-Niles 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Clinton Mata 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Moussa Niakhaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abner Vinícius
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Midfielders
Tyler Morton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Orel Mangala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
34
Entry
Endrick 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Khalis Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Afonso Moreira 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Roman Yaremchuk 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
BENCH
Rémy Descamps 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hans Hateboer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Tagliafico
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ruben Kluivert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Corentin Tolisso 
SUPER SUB
1
G + A
1
G + A
37
Minutes
8.3
Rating
Tanner Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pavel Šulc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rachid Ghezzal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
Théo De Percin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marvin Senaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Sinaly Diomandé 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Bryan Okoh 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Gideon Mensah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Elisha Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kévin Danois 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
59
Passes
13
Duels
Romain Faivre
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Danny Namaso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Fredrik Oppegård
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Lassine Sinayoko 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Tom Negrel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Clement Akpa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Sierralta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamine Sy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lasso Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Assane Dioussé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naouirou Ahamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Casimir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sékou Mara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | Auxerre | 0 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 04/13/2025 | Auxerre | 1 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 10/27/2024 | Lyon | 2 - 2 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 02/17/2023 | Auxerre | 2 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 08/31/2022 | Lyon | 2 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 04/07/2012 | Lyon | 2 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade de Gerland (Lyon) |
| 11/27/2011 | Auxerre | 0 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
| 05/11/2011 | Auxerre | 4 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
| 12/22/2010 | Lyon | 1 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade de Gerland (Lyon) |
Lyon Win
Auxerre Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +43
P: 30 GD: +28
P: 31 GD: +16
P: 31 GD: +16
P: 31 GD: +12
P: 31 GD: +18
P: 31 GD: +7
P: 30 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: -5
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -17
P: 31 GD: -13
P: 31 GD: -22
P: 31 GD: -15
P: 31 GD: -25
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +43
P: 31 GD: +28
P: 31 GD: +16
P: 31 GD: +16
P: 31 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: +8
P: 32 GD: +15
P: 30 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: -5
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -17
P: 31 GD: -13
P: 32 GD: -22
P: 31 GD: -15
P: 32 GD: -22
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Champions League Chase Meets Relegation Desperation
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. This five-goal thriller perfectly captured the frantic late-season desperation at both ends of the Ligue 1 table.
Opening Act
The Parc Olympique Lyonnais hosted a fiercely contested start, shaped immediately by what was on the line. The home side asserted authority early, and at the 19-minute mark, R. Yaremchuk broke the deadlock after combining with Abner Vinicius. The Intensity spiked as Lyon controlled possession (55%), but their visitors were far from broken. Fighting for top-flight survival, Auxerre bit back against the run of play. S. Diomande struck an equalizer at the 35th minute, keeping the Balance of the match firmly on a knife's edge going into the break.
The Pivot
Our verdict comes down to one crucial tactical intervention. Entering the fray in the 58th minute, C. Tolisso completely derailed the away side's defensive shape. He restored the lead on 66 minutes, burying a pass from A. Maitland-Niles to ignite the stadium. Just five minutes later, Tolisso turned provider, serving up Yaremchuk for a lethal brace (71'). That devastating 13-minute cameo off the bench shattered the visitors' resolve and flipped the momentum permanently into the hosts' favor.
Resolution
Even down two goals, the visitors refused to yield silently. Kévin Danois orchestrated a stubborn midfield effort, culminating in an 88th-minute strike from B. Okoh that set up a nail-biting finale. However, the sheer Stakes proved too much to overcome. Lyon held firm to collect maximum points, solidifying their grip on third place and a coveted Champions League spot. Conversely, the defeat leaves Auxerre stranded in 16th—deep in the relegation playoffs zone with just three matches left to save their season.
Key Questions
What made Roman Yaremchuk the Man of the Match?
His lethal brace, including the decisive third goal, showcased incredible clinical finishing when his team needed breathing room the most.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Huge late-season pressure saw the home side's attacking quality clash head-on with a desperate team fighting viciously to avoid relegation.
What does this mean for Lyon's season?
The crucial three points solidify their grip on third place and Champions League qualification with only three pivotal matches remaining.
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.
European Dreams Meet Survival Reality
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A classic mismatch of ambitions as Lyon’s push for continental football collides with Auxerre’s desperate scrap for top-flight survival.
The Setup
On April 25, 2026, the Parc Olympique Lyonnais sets the stage for a critical late-season encounter. Lyon sit comfortably in fifth, hunting down the European spots, while Auxerre are trapped in the relegation zone down in 16th place. A modest Form rating for both sides highlights recent struggles, with the hosts managing just one win in their last five league outings. However, the high Stakes mean neither team can afford to drop points. Backed by an impressive Stars rating, the home side boasts undeniable individual quality, including the likes of Endrick and G. Mikautadze, while goalkeeper Rémy Descamps has been phenomenal between the sticks when called upon. A solid Balance score suggests the visitors will try to keep things tight, but breaking down their hosts will be a massive uphill task.
Key Battle
With no distinct individual duels taking centre stage, this match is a classic tactical battle of units. Lyon's attacking frontline will spend the afternoon attempting to unlock Auxerre's inevitably deep, low-block defensive structure.
Our Prediction
We expect a 2-0 victory for the hosts. The visitors will put up a stubborn fight early on, but sustained pressure and superior technical ability will eventually break their resistance in the second half.