Ligue 1 Regular Season - 29
Lyon 2 - 0 FT Lorient
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ T. Le Bris ↑P. Katseris 23'
45'+1 A. Maitland-Niles
HT
46' ↓ R. Ghezzal ↑C. Tolisso
46' ↓ N. Nartey ↑O. Mangala
46' ↓ S. Kango ↑Endrick
49' R. Yaremchuk (Endrick)
56' C. Tolisso
↓ A. Kouassi ↑D. Yongwa 73'
↓ J. Makengo ↑A. Tosin 73'
↓ B. Dieng ↑S. Soumano 80'
81' Endrick
81' T. Morton
82' ↓ T. Morton ↑T. Tessmann
86' ↓ R. Yaremchuk ↑R. Kluivert
B. Meite 88'
90'+1 A. Moreira
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Dominik Greif 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Steeve Kango 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Clinton Mata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moussa Niakhaté 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Abner Vinícius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tyler Morton
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Rachid Ghezzal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Afonso Moreira 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Roman Yaremchuk 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Rémy Descamps 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ruben Kluivert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hans Hateboer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orel Mangala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Corentin Tolisso 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
50
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Tanner Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khalis Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Karabec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Endrick
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
50
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Bamo Meïté
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nathaniel Adjei
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Abdoulaye Faye
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Théo Le Bris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
23
Entry
Arthur Avom Ebong 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
59
Passes
11
Duels
Noah Cadiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arsène Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
Jean-Victor Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Pablo Pagis 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Bingourou Kamara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Panos Katseris
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Darlin Yongwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Bley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bandiougou Fadiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Semedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiyegun Tosin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sambou Soumano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2025 | Lorient | 1 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 03/09/2024 | Lorient | 0 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 10/08/2023 | Lyon | 3 - 3 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 03/05/2023 | Lyon | 0 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 09/07/2022 | Lorient | 3 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 03/04/2022 | Lorient | 1 - 4 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
Lyon Win
Lorient Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +38
P: 28 GD: +27
P: 29 GD: +15
P: 29 GD: +20
P: 29 GD: +14
P: 29 GD: +8
P: 29 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: +12
P: 29 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -14
P: 29 GD: -13
P: 29 GD: -22
P: 29 GD: -14
P: 28 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +43
P: 30 GD: +28
P: 31 GD: +16
P: 30 GD: +15
P: 30 GD: +11
P: 30 GD: +18
P: 31 GD: +7
P: 31 GD: -3
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 31 GD: -17
P: 30 GD: -13
P: 30 GD: -22
P: 31 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -24
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Tale of Two Halves at Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A tactical stalemate turned into a masterclass of game management as early substitutions ignited the home side's push for Europe.
The Initial Gridlock
The atmosphere inside Parc Olympique Lyonnais was thick with early tension as the hosts sought to solidify their European credentials. Lyon edged possession in the opening phases, holding onto the ball but struggling to carve out clear-cut opportunities. Instead, it was Lorient who looked the more menacing side on the break. The Balance of play shifted subtly as the visitors consistently exploited spaces behind the high defensive line, generating a highly threatening attacking output. Tyler Morton worked tirelessly in the engine room to dictate the tempo, yet the first forty-five minutes remained a stubborn tactical gridlock. Lorient’s forwards kept knocking on the door, forcing the backline to remain incredibly disciplined to avoid an unwelcome deficit before the halftime whistle finally blew.
The Sub Switch
The halftime interval provided the ultimate turning point, and the Intensity of the contest skyrocketed immediately after the restart. Managerial adjustments altered the entire DNA of the match when fresh legs were introduced. Just four minutes into the second half, the breakthrough finally arrived. Endrick, fresh off the bench, produced a moment of absolute quality to set up R. Yaremchuk, who made no mistake in dispatching the ball to break the deadlock. Barely had the away side processed this setback when another halftime arrival struck a fatal blow. In the 56th minute, C. Tolisso fired home a ruthless second goal, completing a rapid-fire double that completely flipped the script and decisively punished the visitors for their earlier wastefulness in front of goal.
Closing the Door
With a sudden two-goal cushion established, the immediate Stakes were crystal clear: the hosts simply needed to protect their UEFA Europa League positioning against an inevitable late barrage. This is where Dominik Greif stepped up to deliver an absolute masterclass between the sticks. The goalkeeper put on a heroic clinic, racking up seven crucial saves across the evening to flat-out deny Lorient any route back into the contest. Supported by an outstanding, resilient defensive shift from Abner Vinícius on the flank, the backline weathered the mounting late storm perfectly. They successfully neutralized the visitors' persistent attacking phases, keeping a vital clean sheet and securing three massive points as the late-season race for continental qualification nears its dramatic conclusion.
Key Questions
What made Dominik Greif the Man of the Match?
He was an impenetrable wall, making seven critical saves to deny Lorient's persistent attacks and secure a vital clean sheet.
How did substitute Dominik Greif change the game?
While Greif started the match as the primary goalkeeper, it was actually halftime substitutes Endrick and Tolisso who changed the game with an assist and a goal respectively.
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.
Lyon's European Push Hits The Wall
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A dismal run of results means the hosts must secure three points against Lorient to keep their continental ambitions alive.
The Setup
Lyon are stumbling at the worst possible time. Sitting 6th with 48 points, their recent winless stretch translates to a disastrous Form rating. They welcome Lorient to Parc Olympique Lyonnais, a side sitting ten points behind them in 9th. While the overarching Stakes might be moderate for the visitors, the pressure on the home side is immense. Despite their struggles, Lyon possesses a high-quality roster, and we expect their Stars to step up and take responsibility when the whistle blows.
Key Battle
It is the creator against the finisher. Endrick has been pulling strings efficiently for Lyon, racking up three assists in his last four appearances. He will need to outshine Ahmadou Bamba Dieng, the Lorient striker who is finding the back of the net with ruthless efficiency right now. Controlling the midfield to starve Dieng of service will be Lyon's primary tactical directive.
Our Prediction
Lyon edge a nervy 2-1 win. The hosts will dominate early possession to settle the crowd, but Lorient's swift counter-attacks will keep the match tense until the final minutes.