Ligue 1 Regular Season - 5

Paris FC 2 - 3 FT Strasbourg

Stade Jean Bouin

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Futmetrix Verdict
96
FT
Sun, Sep 21
Français
Paris FC
2-3
Strasbourg
⚡ Intensity 96
⚖️ Balance 36
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Strasbourg escapes, Paris wakes up too late

Strasbourg Steals Victory in Electric Chaos at Stade Jean Bouin

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. This six-pointer between Paris FC and Strasbourg descended into pure theatre: the visitors held firm under a Parisian storm to clinch a 3-2 victory that sends them soaring up the table.

Intensity Erupts: Four Goals in Nine Minutes

Until the 77th minute, the balance held. Strasbourg led 1-0 courtesy of K. Paez's opener, assisted by D. Moreira in the 27th minute. Paris FC dominated possession (61%), firing 18 shots, but intensity remained measured. Then, from the 78th minute onwards, pandemonium broke loose. G. Doue restored Strasbourg's lead, but three minutes later, substitute Nouha Dicko—introduced at the 70-minute mark—equalised with a pinpoint assist from Ilan Kebbal. In nine minutes of absolute chaos, Emanuel Emegha struck at 87 minutes for Strasbourg, and A. Gory pulled one back for Paris in the 90th. VAR confirmed Emegha's goal at 89 minutes, validating the controversial decision.

Substitutes Decide Destiny

Four goals scored by players who came off the bench: Dicko, Doue, Emegha, and Gory all reshaped this contest. Dicko (1 goal, 1 assist) and Kebbal (4 key passes) embodied Paris's late-game upset factor, yet Strasbourg held firm. Emegha, introduced at 61 minutes, netted the decisive strike and set up Doue, sealing the outcome. With just 8 shots (4 on target) but an xG of 2.38, Strasbourg proved clinical where it mattered.

Stakes: The Title Race Takes Shape

This victory propels Strasbourg to 15 points after six matches, cementing their challenger status. Paris FC, stranded on 6 points, remains mired in a relative relegation battle. The stakes were maximum: three points for one, zero for the other. Strasbourg won this positioning duel, while Paris must rebuild its season from the ashes.

Key Questions

What caused this five-goal thriller?

A nine-minute explosion between the 78th and 87th minutes. Paris's substitutes equalised, but Emegha struck twice to seal Strasbourg's victory.

What does this defeat mean for Paris FC's season?

Paris remain stuck on 6 points after five matches. The relegation battle intensifies; solutions must come fast.

How did substitutes change the game?

Dicko and Gory scored for Paris, Doue and Emegha for Strasbourg. All four netted after coming on, rewriting fate in nine chaotic minutes.

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.

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Paris FC

Goalkeepers
O. Nkambadio
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Defenders
H. Traore
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S. Chergui
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M. Mbow
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N. Sangui
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Midfielders
P. Lees-Melou
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I. Kebbal
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M. Lopez
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A. Camara
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M. Simon
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Forwards
W. Geubbels
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BENCH
K. Trapp
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T. Ollila
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T. Kolodziejczak
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T. De Smet
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M. Cafaro
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J. Lopez
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N. Dicko
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J. Krasso
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A. Gory
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Strasbourg

Goalkeepers
M. Penders
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Defenders
A. Ouattara
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I. Doukoure
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M. Sarr
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B. Chilwell
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Midfielders
D. Moreira
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S. El Mourabet
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V. Barco
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M. Godo
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Forwards
J. Panichelli
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K. Paez
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BENCH
K. Johnsson
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A. Omobamidele
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G. Doue
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E. Sobol
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M. Amougou
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F. Lemarechal
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R. Luis
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S. Amo-Ameyaw
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E. Emegha
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
21/09/2025 Paris FC 2 - 3 Strasbourg Ligue 1 Stade Jean Bouin
30/01/2015 Strasbourg 2 - 1 Paris FC National 1 Stade de la Meinau
22/08/2014 Paris FC 1 - 1 Strasbourg National 1 Stade Sébastien Charléty
01/03/2014 Strasbourg 0 - 2 Paris FC National 1 Stade de la Meinau
13/09/2013 Paris FC 2 - 0 Strasbourg National 1 Stade Sébastien Charléty
21/09/2025
Ligue 1 Stade Jean Bouin
30/01/2015
National 1 Stade de la Meinau
22/08/2014
National 1 Stade Sébastien Charléty
01/03/2014
National 1 Stade de la Meinau
13/09/2013
National 1 Stade Sébastien Charléty
Paris FC Win
Strasbourg Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Monaco 5 12 13 7 +6 WMonaco 5 - 2 Metz (21-09-2025)WAuxerre 1 - 2 Monaco (13-09-2025)WMonaco 3 - 2 Strasbourg (31-08-2025)LLille 1 - 0 Monaco (24-08-2025)WMonaco 3 - 1 Le Havre (16-08-2025)
2 Paris Saint Germain 5 12 10 4 +6 LMarseille 1 - 0 Paris Saint Germain (22-09-2025)WParis Saint Germain 2 - 0 Lens (14-09-2025)WToulouse 3 - 6 Paris Saint Germain (30-08-2025)WParis Saint Germain 1 - 0 Angers (22-08-2025)WNantes 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (17-08-2025)
3 Lyon 5 12 7 3 +4 WLyon 1 - 0 Angers (19-09-2025)LRennes 3 - 1 Lyon (14-09-2025)WLyon 1 - 0 Marseille (31-08-2025)WLyon 3 - 0 Metz (23-08-2025)WLens 0 - 1 Lyon (16-08-2025)
4 Strasbourg 5 12 8 5 +3 WParis FC 2 - 3 Strasbourg (21-09-2025)WStrasbourg 1 - 0 Le Havre (14-09-2025)LMonaco 3 - 2 Strasbourg (31-08-2025)WStrasbourg 1 - 0 Nantes (24-08-2025)WMetz 0 - 1 Strasbourg (17-08-2025)
5 Lille 5 10 13 8 +5 LLens 3 - 0 Lille (20-09-2025)WLille 2 - 1 Toulouse (14-09-2025)WLorient 1 - 7 Lille (30-08-2025)WLille 1 - 0 Monaco (24-08-2025)DStade Brestois 29 3 - 3 Lille (17-08-2025)
6 Marseille 5 9 10 4 +6 WMarseille 1 - 0 Paris Saint Germain (22-09-2025)WMarseille 4 - 0 Lorient (12-09-2025)LLyon 1 - 0 Marseille (31-08-2025)WMarseille 5 - 2 Paris FC (23-08-2025)LRennes 1 - 0 Marseille (15-08-2025)
7 Lens 5 9 8 5 +3 WLens 3 - 0 Lille (20-09-2025)LParis Saint Germain 2 - 0 Lens (14-09-2025)WLens 3 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (29-08-2025)WLe Havre 1 - 2 Lens (24-08-2025)LLens 0 - 1 Lyon (16-08-2025)
8 Rennes 5 8 7 8 -1 DNantes 2 - 2 Rennes (20-09-2025)WRennes 3 - 1 Lyon (14-09-2025)DAngers 1 - 1 Rennes (31-08-2025)LLorient 4 - 0 Rennes (24-08-2025)WRennes 1 - 0 Marseille (15-08-2025)
9 Toulouse 5 6 7 9 -2 LAuxerre 1 - 0 Toulouse (21-09-2025)LLille 2 - 1 Toulouse (14-09-2025)LToulouse 3 - 6 Paris Saint Germain (30-08-2025)WToulouse 2 - 0 Stade Brestois 29 (24-08-2025)WNice 0 - 1 Toulouse (16-08-2025)
10 Auxerre 5 6 4 6 -2 WAuxerre 1 - 0 Toulouse (21-09-2025)LAuxerre 1 - 2 Monaco (13-09-2025)LNantes 1 - 0 Auxerre (30-08-2025)LNice 3 - 1 Auxerre (23-08-2025)WAuxerre 1 - 0 Lorient (17-08-2025)
11 Paris FC 5 6 9 12 -3 LParis FC 2 - 3 Strasbourg (21-09-2025)WStade Brestois 29 1 - 2 Paris FC (14-09-2025)WParis FC 3 - 2 Metz (31-08-2025)LMarseille 5 - 2 Paris FC (23-08-2025)LAngers 1 - 0 Paris FC (17-08-2025)
12 Nice 5 6 6 9 -3 LStade Brestois 29 4 - 1 Nice (20-09-2025)WNice 1 - 0 Nantes (13-09-2025)LLe Havre 3 - 1 Nice (31-08-2025)WNice 3 - 1 Auxerre (23-08-2025)LNice 0 - 1 Toulouse (16-08-2025)
13 Angers 5 5 3 4 -1 LLyon 1 - 0 Angers (19-09-2025)DMetz 1 - 1 Angers (14-09-2025)DAngers 1 - 1 Rennes (31-08-2025)LParis Saint Germain 1 - 0 Angers (22-08-2025)WAngers 1 - 0 Paris FC (17-08-2025)
14 Stade Brestois 29 5 4 9 11 -2 WStade Brestois 29 4 - 1 Nice (20-09-2025)LStade Brestois 29 1 - 2 Paris FC (14-09-2025)LLens 3 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (29-08-2025)LToulouse 2 - 0 Stade Brestois 29 (24-08-2025)DStade Brestois 29 3 - 3 Lille (17-08-2025)
15 Le Havre 5 4 6 8 -2 DLe Havre 1 - 1 Lorient (21-09-2025)LStrasbourg 1 - 0 Le Havre (14-09-2025)WLe Havre 3 - 1 Nice (31-08-2025)LLe Havre 1 - 2 Lens (24-08-2025)LMonaco 3 - 1 Le Havre (16-08-2025)
16 Nantes 5 4 3 5 -2 DNantes 2 - 2 Rennes (20-09-2025)LNice 1 - 0 Nantes (13-09-2025)WNantes 1 - 0 Auxerre (30-08-2025)LStrasbourg 1 - 0 Nantes (24-08-2025)LNantes 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (17-08-2025)
17 Lorient 5 4 6 13 -7 DLe Havre 1 - 1 Lorient (21-09-2025)LMarseille 4 - 0 Lorient (12-09-2025)LLorient 1 - 7 Lille (30-08-2025)WLorient 4 - 0 Rennes (24-08-2025)LAuxerre 1 - 0 Lorient (17-08-2025)
18 Metz 5 1 5 13 -8 LMonaco 5 - 2 Metz (21-09-2025)DMetz 1 - 1 Angers (14-09-2025)LParis FC 3 - 2 Metz (31-08-2025)LLyon 3 - 0 Metz (23-08-2025)LMetz 0 - 1 Strasbourg (17-08-2025)