Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' Loïs Openda
Cameron Archer 22'
Arthur Piedfort 26'
28' Felix Bacher (Ernest Nuamah)
31' Zachary Athekame (Loïs Openda)
Cameron Archer 42'
HT
53' Ernest Nuamah (Pavel Šulc)
62' Felix Bacher
↓ Naouirou Ahamada ↑Pierre Ekwah 66'
↓ Elikya Legros ↑Rayan Mandengue 66'
↓ Remy Labeau Lascary ↑Aristide Zossou 66'
67' ↓ Ernest Nuamah ↑Kail Boudache
67' ↓ Pavel Šulc ↑Khalis Merah
Rayan Mandengue 68'
76' ↓ Mads Bidstrup ↑Tanner Tessmann
77' Tyler Morton
↓ Cameron Archer ↑Romain Faivre 77'
86' ↓ Felix Bacher ↑Ruben Kluivert
86' ↓ Tyler Morton ↑Noah Teye Nartey
↓ Lamine Sy ↑Lamfia Dioubaté 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lyon
Goalkeepers
D. Greif 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Z. Athekame 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
F. Bacher
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. Niakhaté 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
91
Passes
4
Duels
Abner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Bidstrup 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
T. Morton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Tolisso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
R. Descamps 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Tagliafico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Kluivert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clinton Mata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Boudache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Himbert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
M. Diop 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
L. Sy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Makosso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Legros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Akpa 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
K. Danois
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Piedfort
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Namaso 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
N. Ahamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Labeau Lascary
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
C. Archer
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
P. Nardi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Diomandé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mandengue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Devernois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Dioubate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Ekwah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Faivre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aristide Zossou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Casimir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2026 | Lyon | 3 - 2 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais |
| 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: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyon | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | +4 | |
| 2 | Lille | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | +3 | |
| 3 | Monaco | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | +3 | |
| 4 | Paris FC | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | +3 | |
| 5 | Rennes | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | +1 | |
| 6 | Estac Troyes | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +1 | |
| 7 | Lens | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | +2 | |
| 8 | Marseille | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +2 | |
| 9 | Angers | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| 10 | Strasbourg | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | |
| 11 | Stade Brestois 29 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| 12 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| 13 | Le Mans | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | |
| 14 | Lorient | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 15 | Le Havre | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 16 | Toulouse | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | |
| 17 | Nice | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | |
| 18 | Auxerre | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | -7 |
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Top Meets Bottom in a Rhone Valley Masterclass
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A ruthless attacking display highlighted the massive gulf in quality between the title chasers and a side already deeply entrenched in a relegation dogfight.
Shooting Gallery at the Parc
Any hopes of an early upset were quickly dashed as Lyon turned the Parc Olympique Lyonnais into their personal playground. The hosts dominated possession, hoarding 63% of the ball and operating with a high Intensity that left Auxerre chasing shadows. The visitors' goalkeeper, Donovan Léon, found himself under siege from a staggering 21 attempts on goal. It wasn't just sterile possession; it was a methodical dismantling of a defensive block that simply couldn't cope with the constant waves of attacking pressure crashing against their penalty area.
Nuamah Pulls the Strings
The match was ultimately decided by the sheer individual brilliance of E. Nuamah. Orchestrating operations in the final third, he broke the visitors' resolve with a clinical goal and a sublime assist. When Z. Athekame added his name to the scoresheet, it perfectly illustrated the lack of tactical Balance on the pitch. The away side was suffocated by relentless set-piece pressure—14 corner kicks in total across the match kept the promoted outfit pinned back, unable to establish any meaningful counter-attacking rhythm.
Diverging Paths
The final 3-1 scoreline paints a stark picture of the Stakes involved for both clubs this season. Our take is clear: this was a champion-caliber performance from the home side. They remain undefeated, sitting pretty at the summit with seven points and Champions League football firmly in their sights. Conversely, the visitors find themselves rock bottom with zero points after three matches. The early relegation battle is already demanding answers, and they will need to find them quickly if they hope to escape the drop zone.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Lyon's season?
It cements their position at the summit. Unbeaten with seven points, they are building formidable early momentum in the race for crucial Champions League qualification spots.
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.
Early Survival Crisis Meets Title Ambition
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. An overwhelming home advantage and defensive fragility from the visitors make this a lopsided affair you can comfortably skip.
The Setup
Title chasers Lyon enter this September 04, 2026 clash at Parc Olympique Lyonnais sitting comfortably in third place. They host an Auxerre side already dragged into a brutal relegation battle after two disastrous opening fixtures. The Balance rating here is glaringly low, reflecting a massive quality gap between the top and bottom of the league. Even though the Stakes score remains elevated due to the desperation of the away side, Auxerre's dire Form paints a grim picture. Having leaked eight goals in just two matches, the visitors face a mountainous task against a host team finding their early-season rhythm.
Key Battle
Loïs Openda goes head-to-head with Remy Labeau Lascary in a stark contrast of attacking realities. Openda represents the offensive firepower Lyon brings, thriving off the service of a superior midfield and driving the high Stars rating for the hosts. Labeau Lascary, meanwhile, will be starved of possession. He must snatch at scraps and maximize whatever fleeting counter-attacking moments Auxerre can muster against a resolute home defense.
Our Prediction
Lyon will dominate possession from the opening whistle, effortlessly slicing through the visitors' gaping defensive holes. Expect a comfortable 3-0 home win where the hosts rotate early in the second half, as Auxerre's miserable run continues without a silver lining.