Ligue 1 Regular Season - 1
Stade Brestois 29 3 - 3 FT Lille
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Stade Brestois 29
Goalkeepers
R. Majecki
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Defenders
K. Lala
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B. Chardonnet
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J. Le Cardinal
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B. Locko
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Midfielders
K. Doumbia
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P. Lees-Melou
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H. Magnetti
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Forwards
R. Del Castillo
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L. Ajorque
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M. Balde
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BENCH
G. Coudert
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L. Zogbe
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J. Bourgault
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R. Le Guen
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J. M. Diaz
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H. Makalou
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H. Mbock
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A. Camblan
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S. Diop
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Lille
Goalkeepers
B. Ozer
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Defenders
O. Toure
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N. Ngoy
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Alexsandro
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R. Perraud
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Midfielders
N. Mukau
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B. Andre
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M. Broholm
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H. Haraldsson
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F. Correia
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Forwards
O. Giroud
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BENCH
A. Bodart
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A. Goffi
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I. Cossier
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V. Burlet
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U. Raghouber
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A. Bouaddi
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N. Bentaleb
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S. Diaoune
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M. Fernandez-Pardo
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/08/2025 | Stade Brestois 29 | 3 - 3 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 10/05/2025 | Stade Brestois 29 | 2 - 0 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 06/12/2024 | Lille | 3 - 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 17/03/2024 | Stade Brestois 29 | 1 - 1 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 22/10/2023 | Lille | 1 - 0 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 24/02/2023 | Lille | 2 - 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
17/08/2025
10/05/2025
06/12/2024
17/03/2024
22/10/2023
24/02/2023
Stade Brestois 29 Win
Lille Win
Draw
League Standings
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
Brest and Lille Share Six-Goal Spectacle: 3-3 Draw
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. At Stade Francis-Le Blé, Brest and Lille delivered a cracking six-goal thriller where four lead changes and Kamory Doumbia's devastating brace turned this season-opener into an unforgettable battle.
Early Dominance, Then All Hell Breaks Loose
Lille struck first blood in the 11th minute. Olivier Giroud, set up by Félix Correia, opened the scoring with ruthless efficiency. The visitors looked composed: 54% possession, 82% pass accuracy. But Brest refused to wilt. Hakon Arnar Haraldsson doubled Lille's advantage at 26 minutes, yet Doumbia clawed one back by the 34th. The first half ended in a tense stalemate—the balance had shifted, and everyone knew it.
Doumbia's Masterclass Turns the Tide
The second half belonged to Kamory Doumbia. At 51 minutes, he levelled again, courtesy of Mama Baldé's assist. The intensity exploded: 28 combined shots, 11 on target. Lille regained the lead through Ngal'ayel Mukau in the 66th (VAR confirmed the goal at 68 minutes after a contentious review), but Jérémie Le Cardinal, assisted by Kévin Lala, sealed the final 3-3 at 75 minutes. Four lead swaps—this was football at its most unrelenting.
The Man Who Wouldn't Let Brest Lose
Doumbia's brace (8.7 rating) was the catalyst. Two goals, two key passes—a complete performance that kept Brest breathing when they could have suffocated. Baldé, with three key passes, orchestrated the home side's creative thrust. For Lille, Haraldsson (7.9) fought valiantly, but Breton energy proved irresistible in the closing stages. Both sides walk away with a point—and a memory that will last.
Key Questions
What made Kamory Doumbia the Man of the Match?
His brace and two key passes dragged Brest back four times. A one-man wrecking crew against Lille's defence.
What caused the six-goal thriller?
28 combined shots and porous defending from both sides. Neither team could hold a lead; relentless attacking football won the day.
How did Brest complete the comeback from behind?
Doumbia's second-half brace and relentless pressure. Le Cardinal's 75th-minute equaliser sealed the draw after four lead changes.
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.
Lille Face Stern Test in Brittany
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 7/100. A pivotal clash at Stade Francis-Le Blé that pits Lille's top-four ambitions against Brest's reputation as efficient giant-killers.
The Setup
On August 17, 2025, Lille travel to face Stade Brestois 29 in a match that highlights the current gap in Form. The visitors sit comfortably in fourth place, boasting a sequence of four wins from their last five matches. For the home side, currently tenth, the Stakes revolve around climbing into the top half of the table. While Brest relies on defensive Balance, they must find a way to contain the creative Stars that have propelled Lille into the Champions League conversation.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the midfield engine room. A. Bouaddi has become the linchpin for Lille, tasked with orchestrating attacks and maintaining possession under pressure. The Brest midfield unit will need to execute a perfect high-press to disrupt his rhythm. If the home side allows the visitors to dictate the pace, they risk being picked apart by Lille's superior technical movement.
Our Prediction
Lille’s clinical nature in front of goal should be the deciding factor. Although Brest is notoriously difficult to break down at home, the sheer momentum of the visitors suggests they will find the breakthrough. Expect a tight contest where Lille’s depth secures a 2-1 victory, likely through a late decisive strike.