Ligue 1 Gameweek 3

Lyon 3 - 1 FT Auxerre

Groupama Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
50
FT
Fri, Sep 4
Français
Lyon
3-1
Auxerre
⚡ Intensity 44
⚖️ Balance 15
🏆 Stakes 70
🎲 Upset 0
Lyon compound Auxerre's miserable early season.

Win Probability

  • Lyon 63%
  • Draw 21%
  • Auxerre 16%

Futmetrix AI estimate

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
63%
37%
Lyon 63%
Auxerre 37%
Shots
21
8
Lyon 21
Auxerre 8
Shots on Target
7
3
Lyon 7
Auxerre 3
Expected Goals (xG)
2.76
0.69
Lyon 2.76
Auxerre 0.69
Passes
519
290
Lyon 519
Auxerre 290
Corners
9
5
Lyon 9
Auxerre 5
Fouls
11
8
Lyon 11
Auxerre 8
Yellow Cards
2
2
Lyon 2
Auxerre 2
Red Cards
0
0
Lyon 0
Auxerre 0

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
Dominik Greif
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zachary Athekame
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Felix Bacher
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Moussa Niakhaté
MAGNET
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
91
Passes
4
Duels
Abner
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Mads Bidstrup
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Tyler Morton
NPC
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
47%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Corentin Tolisso
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ernest Nuamah
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.1
Rating
Pavel Šulc
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Loïs Openda
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Rémy Descamps
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicolás Tagliafico
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Kluivert
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clinton Mata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanner Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kiliane Merah
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Noah Teye Nartey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaïl Boudache
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rémi Himbert
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Auxerre

Goalkeepers
Mamadou Diop
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Lamine Sy
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.1
Rating
Christ Makosso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elikya Legros
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Clément Akpa
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Kévin Danois
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Arthur Piedfort
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Namaso
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Naouirou Ahamada
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Rémy Labeau Lascary
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Cameron Archer
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Paul Nardi
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sinaly Diomandé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Mandengue
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tidiane Devernois
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Dioubate
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pierre Ekwah
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romain Faivre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aristide Zossou
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Casimir
LATE SHIFT
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)
04/25/2026
3 - 2
Ligue 1 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
11/23/2025
0 - 0
Ligue 1 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
04/13/2025
1 - 3
Ligue 1 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
10/27/2024
2 - 2
Ligue 1 Groupama Stadium
02/17/2023
2 - 1
Ligue 1 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
08/31/2022
2 - 1
Ligue 1 Groupama Stadium
04/07/2012
2 - 1
Ligue 1 Stade de Gerland (Lyon)
11/27/2011
0 - 3
Ligue 1 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre)
05/11/2011
4 - 0
Ligue 1 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre)
12/22/2010
1 - 1
Ligue 1 Stade de Gerland (Lyon)
Lyon Win
Auxerre Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Monaco 3 9 5 1 +4 WParis Saint Germain 1 - 2 Monaco (04-09-2026)WMonaco 2 - 0 Marseille (30-08-2026)WLe Havre 0 - 1 Monaco (23-08-2026)
2 Lyon 3 7 6 2 +4 WLyon 3 - 1 Auxerre (04-09-2026)DLyon 1 - 1 Le Havre (29-08-2026)WToulouse 0 - 2 Lyon (22-08-2026)
3 Paris FC 3 7 6 2 +4 WMarseille 2 - 3 Paris FC (06-09-2026)WParis FC 3 - 0 Nice (30-08-2026)DEstac Troyes 0 - 0 Paris FC (22-08-2026)
4 Lille 3 7 5 2 +3 WToulouse 0 - 1 Lille (03-09-2026)DLille 2 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (28-08-2026)WAngers 0 - 2 Lille (23-08-2026)
5 Rennes 3 7 7 5 +2 WAngers 1 - 2 Rennes (06-09-2026)WRennes 3 - 2 Le Mans (30-08-2026)DRennes 2 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (23-08-2026)
6 Strasbourg 3 6 8 7 +1 WEstac Troyes 2 - 6 Strasbourg (06-09-2026)WStrasbourg 2 - 1 Lens (29-08-2026)LMarseille 4 - 0 Strasbourg (21-08-2026)
7 Stade Brestois 29 3 5 6 5 +1 WLe Havre 1 - 2 Stade Brestois 29 (05-09-2026)DStade Brestois 29 2 - 2 Toulouse (29-08-2026)DLe Mans 2 - 2 Stade Brestois 29 (22-08-2026)
8 Lorient 3 4 2 2 0 WLens 0 - 1 Lorient (05-09-2026)LLorient 1 - 2 Estac Troyes (29-08-2026)DNice 0 - 0 Lorient (22-08-2026)
9 Estac Troyes 3 4 4 7 -3 LEstac Troyes 2 - 6 Strasbourg (06-09-2026)WLorient 1 - 2 Estac Troyes (29-08-2026)DEstac Troyes 0 - 0 Paris FC (22-08-2026)
10 Marseille 3 3 6 5 +1 LMarseille 2 - 3 Paris FC (06-09-2026)LMonaco 2 - 0 Marseille (30-08-2026)WMarseille 4 - 0 Strasbourg (21-08-2026)
11 Lens 3 3 6 5 +1 LLens 0 - 1 Lorient (05-09-2026)LStrasbourg 2 - 1 Lens (29-08-2026)WLens 5 - 2 Auxerre (22-08-2026)
12 Angers 3 3 4 5 -1 LAngers 1 - 2 Rennes (06-09-2026)WAuxerre 1 - 3 Angers (29-08-2026)LAngers 0 - 2 Lille (23-08-2026)
13 Paris Saint Germain 3 2 5 6 -1 LParis Saint Germain 1 - 2 Monaco (04-09-2026)DLille 2 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (28-08-2026)DRennes 2 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (23-08-2026)
14 Le Mans 3 2 5 6 -1 DNice 1 - 1 Le Mans (05-09-2026)LRennes 3 - 2 Le Mans (30-08-2026)DLe Mans 2 - 2 Stade Brestois 29 (22-08-2026)
15 Nice 3 2 1 4 -3 DNice 1 - 1 Le Mans (05-09-2026)LParis FC 3 - 0 Nice (30-08-2026)DNice 0 - 0 Lorient (22-08-2026)
16 Le Havre 3 1 2 4 -2 LLe Havre 1 - 2 Stade Brestois 29 (05-09-2026)DLyon 1 - 1 Le Havre (29-08-2026)LLe Havre 0 - 1 Monaco (23-08-2026)
17 Toulouse 3 1 2 5 -3 LToulouse 0 - 1 Lille (03-09-2026)DStade Brestois 29 2 - 2 Toulouse (29-08-2026)LToulouse 0 - 2 Lyon (22-08-2026)
18 Auxerre 3 0 4 11 -7 LLyon 3 - 1 Auxerre (04-09-2026)LAuxerre 1 - 3 Angers (29-08-2026)LLens 5 - 2 Auxerre (22-08-2026)

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