Ligue 1 Regular Season - 24
Marseille 3 - 2 FT Lyon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
C. Tolisso (Endrick) 3'
C. Mata 30'
T. Morton 45'+1
HT
46' ↓ Q. Timber ↑I. Paixao
C. Tolisso 51'
52' I. Paixao (P. Hojbjerg)
↓ R. Yaremchuk ↑R. Himbert 60'
63' ↓ H. J. Traore ↑E. Nwaneri
74' G. Kondogbia
R. Himbert (Endrick) 76'
81' P. Aubameyang (I. Paixao)
83' N. Aguerd
84' ↓ T. Weah ↑B. Pavard
85' ↓ G. Kondogbia ↑H. Abdelli
↓ N. Tagliafico ↑Abner Vinicius 88'
90'+1 P. Aubameyang (E. Nwaneri)
90'+4 ↓ M. Greenwood ↑T. Nnadi
90'+8 H. Abdelli
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Marseille
Goalkeepers
Gerónimo Rulli 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Timothy Weah 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Leonardo Balerdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nayef Aguerd 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Emerson Palmieri 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Geoffrey Kondogbia
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Mason Greenwood 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
Quinten Timber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Hamed Junior Traorè
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Jeffrey de Lange 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Benjamin Pavard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conrad Jaden Egan-Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Nwaneri 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
35
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Himad Abdelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tochukwu Nnadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Vermeeren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Paixão
SUPER SUB
1
G + A
1
G + A
53
Minutes
8.7
Rating
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Dominik Greif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Clinton Mata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moussa Niakhaté
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nicolás Tagliafico
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Tanner Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Morton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Corentin Tolisso 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Noah Nartey 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
8
Attempts
62%
Success %
Forwards
Roman Yaremchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Endrick
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Rémy Descamps
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abner Vinícius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noham Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hans Hateboer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
Mathys de Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rémi Himbert 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Rachid Ghezzal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | Lyon | 1 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais |
| 02/02/2025 | Marseille | 3 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 22/09/2024 | Lyon | 2 - 3 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 04/02/2024 | Lyon | 1 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 06/12/2023 | Marseille | 3 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 23/04/2023 | Lyon | 1 - 2 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 06/11/2022 | Marseille | 1 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 01/05/2022 | Marseille | 0 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 01/02/2022 | Lyon | 2 - 1 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 28/02/2021 | Marseille | 1 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
Marseille Win
Lyon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +34
P: 24 GD: +24
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 24 GD: +18
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: -8
P: 24 GD: -10
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 24 GD: -14
P: 24 GD: -16
P: 24 GD: -19
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +19
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Aubameyang's Late Heroics Ignite Orange Vélodrome
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. This high-stakes Olympique Derby delivered a tactical masterclass turned chaotic shootout, leaving Marseille within striking distance of the top three.
The Setup: Lyon's Early Strike
The Intensity was high from the first whistle as Lyon stunned the home crowd in spectacular fashion. Just three minutes in, C. Tolisso clinically finished an Endrick cross to put the visitors ahead. At Orange Vélodrome, Marseille struggled to break down a disciplined Lyon midfield that seemed to win every second ball. While the hosts edged possession, they lacked the spark required to penetrate a congested final third. The Balance of the match favored the away side’s counter-attacking setup, as they looked far more dangerous in transition. It was a cagey affair for much of the first half, defined by tactical fouls and a home side searching desperately for an answer to Lyon's early dominance.
The Pivot: VAR and the Super-Sub
The game flipped on its head in a frantic 60-second window during the second half. C. Tolisso thought he had doubled the lead in the 51st minute, only for VAR to intervene for a marginal offside. Before Lyon could regroup, I. Paixao, having just come off the bench, rifled home an equalizer following a P. Hojbjerg pass. This swung the momentum entirely, turning the match into a tactical brawl. Although Lyon regained the lead via R. Himbert in the 76th minute, the Stakes of the Champions League race seemed to fuel Marseille’s relentless push. The match entered a "must-watch" phase as both managers gambled with aggressive attacking substitutions.
Resolution: The Aubameyang Show
The final ten minutes belonged to the evergreen P. Aubameyang. The veteran striker leveled the score at 2-2 in the 81st minute, expertly assisted by the brilliant I. Paixao. Just as a draw seemed inevitable, the stadium erupted in stoppage time. In the 90th minute, substitute E. Nwaneri played a pinpoint ball to P. Aubameyang, who coolly slotted home his second of the night to secure a 3-2 victory. This result isn't just about local pride; it’s a vital three points that tightens the race for European qualification. The Intensity of this comeback win will be felt for weeks as the Ligue 1 table undergoes a seismic shift.
Key Questions
What made Igor Paixão the Man of the Match?
His introduction transformed the attack with a goal and an assist, completely shifting the momentum in Marseille's favor during the second half.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Clinical finishing, high-impact substitutions from both managers, and a late surge of offensive urgency created a relentless back-and-forth spectacle.
How dramatic was the late winner by Igor Paixão?
While Paixao sparked the fire, the 90th-minute finish by Aubameyang provided a cinematic end to an already high-tension derby at the Vélodrome.
What is the Olympique Derby?
The Olympique Derby is the rivalry between Marseille and Lyon, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.
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.
The Olympico: High Stakes and Bragging Rights
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. This isn't just a rivalry; it's a direct fight for a Champions League spot that neither side can afford to drop points in.
The Setup
On March 01, 2026, the Orange Vélodrome hosts a massive "six-pointer" in the race for the top three. Lyon travels south boasting a Form rating that is practically flawless, having secured five consecutive league wins. Marseille, currently in 4th place, trails their rivals by five points and desperately needs a win to close the gap. With both sides combining for a staggering 4.1 goals per game, the Stakes couldn't be higher for this legendary fixture.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the duel between Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Tyler Morton. Aubameyang remains the veteran spearhead for the home side, relying on movement to exploit defensive gaps. Meanwhile, Morton has been the engine room for Lyon, dictating play and maintaining the Balance in midfield. If Morton can control the tempo and limit the service to Marseille's Stars, the visitors will fancy their chances of extending their winning streak.
Our Verdict
Expect an explosive encounter from the first whistle. Marseille's attacking philosophy under the Vélodrome lights often leads to high-scoring chaos, but their defensive line will be tested by a clinical Lyon side. While the home crowd provides a massive boost, Lyon's current momentum makes them a dangerous underdog. We expect a fast-paced game where individual brilliance decides the outcome, likely ending in a high-scoring draw or a narrow home victory as Marseille fights to stay in the title conversation.