Ligue 1 Regular Season - 23
Stade Brestois 29 2 - 0 FT Marseille
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' L. Ajorque
29' L. Ajorque (H. Magnetti)
HT
↓ A. Vermeeren ↑P. Aubameyang 46'
P. Hojbjerg 67'
71' L. Ajorque
↓ I. Paixao ↑H. J. Traore 71'
↓ A. Gouiri ↑E. Nwaneri 71'
73' ↓ J. Dina Ebimbe ↑R. Labeau Lascary
Q. Timber 79'
↓ Q. Timber ↑H. Abdelli 79'
79' ↓ K. Doumbia ↑L. Tousart
M. Greenwood (M. Greenwood) 82'
88' ↓ R. Del Castillo ↑B. Locko
↓ P. Hojbjerg ↑B. Nadir 89'
E. Nwaneri 90'
B. Nadir 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Stade Brestois 29
Goalkeepers
Grégoire Coudert 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
7.3
Rating
Defenders
Kenny Lala 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brendan Chardonnet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michel Diaz 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daouda Guindo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
Hugo Magnetti 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Joris Chotard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romain Del Castillo 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Kamory Doumbia
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Junior Dina Ebimbe
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Ludovic Ajorque 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9
Rating
BENCH
Radosław Majecki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bradley Locko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soumaila Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raphaël Le Guen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luc Zogbé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Tousart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamidou Makalou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Remy Labeau Lascary
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pathé Mboup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marseille
Goalkeepers
Gerónimo Rulli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Timothy Weah
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
83%
Pass Acc
Benjamin Pavard 
MAGNET
110
Activity
110
Activity
99
Passes
11
Duels
Nayef Aguerd
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
76
Passes
11
Duels
Emerson Palmieri
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
70
Passes
13
Duels
Mason Greenwood 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
1
Late Assists
75
Minute
Arthur Vermeeren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Quinten Timber
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Igor Paixão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Amine Gouiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Jeffrey de Lange
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
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
Hamed Junior Traorè
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Nwaneri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Himad Abdelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bilal Nadir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Geoffrey Kondogbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2025 | Marseille | 3 - 0 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 27/04/2025 | Marseille | 4 - 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 17/08/2024 | Stade Brestois 29 | 1 - 5 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 18/02/2024 | Stade Brestois 29 | 1 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 26/08/2023 | Marseille | 2 - 0 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 27/05/2023 | Marseille | 1 - 2 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 14/08/2022 | Stade Brestois 29 | 1 - 1 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 13/03/2022 | Stade Brestois 29 | 1 - 4 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 04/12/2021 | Marseille | 1 - 2 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 13/03/2021 | Marseille | 3 - 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
08/11/2025
27/04/2025
17/08/2024
18/02/2024
26/08/2023
27/05/2023
14/08/2022
13/03/2022
04/12/2021
13/03/2021
Stade Brestois 29 Win
Marseille Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +33
P: 23 GD: +24
P: 23 GD: +14
P: 23 GD: +17
P: 23 GD: +5
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: +6
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 23 GD: -13
P: 23 GD: -13
P: 23 GD: -16
P: 23 GD: -18
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
Ajorque’s Double Downs Blunt Marseille
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. This was a victory for efficiency over aesthetics, as Brest turned limited opportunities into a defining result against a high-flying Marseille side.
The Lightning Start
The atmosphere at Stade Francis-Le Blé was set for an upset, and Stade Brestois 29 delivered from the off. The Intensity was palpable as the home side refused to let Marseille settle into their usual rhythm. Just ten minutes in, the stadium erupted when Ludovic Ajorque pounced on an early opening to slot home the lead. While Marseille attempted to control the tempo through short passing, they found themselves suffocated by a compact Brest midfield. The hosts didn't need much of the ball to look dangerous, proving that tactical discipline often outweighs raw possession in high-stakes encounters. It was a statement of intent that caught the visitors completely cold.
Clinical Execution
Marseille’s evening went from bad to worse as the first half progressed. Despite seeing plenty of the ball, they lacked the final ball to break through. In the 29th minute, a brilliant piece of play involving H. Magnetti set up Ludovic Ajorque for his second of the night. This clinical brace sent the Upset Factor through the roof, as the 11th-placed side established a commanding two-goal cushion against the title-chasers. A barrage of 29 shots across the match turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, yet only eight hit the target, highlighting the disparity in quality in the final third. Brest were surgical, while Marseille looked increasingly desperate as they searched for a lifeline before the interval.
The Defensive Wall
The second half saw Marseille dominate possession, reaching a staggering 68% as they camped in the Brest half. However, they were met by a resolute defensive line led by Brendan Chardonnet, who marshalled his area with perfection. The definitive moment arrived in the 82nd minute when the visitors were awarded a penalty. M. Greenwood stepped up with the chance to ignite a late comeback, but his effort missed the mark, deflating any remaining hope for the visitors. With Kenny Lala providing tireless cover on the flanks, Brest successfully neutralised every cross and through-ball. The final whistle confirmed a massive victory for the underdogs, leaving Marseille to reflect on a night where their dominance yielded nothing but frustration.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Ludovic Ajorque the turning point?
Actually, it was M. Greenwood who missed the 82nd-minute penalty, failing to give Marseille a crucial late lifeline.
What made Ludovic Ajorque the Man of the Match?
Ajorque was the ultimate predator, scoring twice from just a few opportunities to dismantle a top-four defence.
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.
Marseille’s clinical edge to overwhelm Brest resistance
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. Marseille’s relentless pursuit of the top spots finds its next gear against a mid-table Brest side struggling for consistency.
The Setup
Stade Francis-Le Blé plays host to a Ligue 1 encounter on February 22 where the gulf in quality is hard to ignore. Marseille arrives with a Form rating bolstered by a 50% away win rate and a scoring record that ranks among the league's best. For Stade Brestois 29, currently sitting 12th, the Stakes are about finding stability. While the Balance of the match heavily favors the visitors, Brest has shown they can be stubborn at home, though keeping out an attack featuring multiple Stars will be their toughest task this month.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on Marseille's fluid attacking rotations against Brest’s low block. With no individual standout names in the home lineup, the burden falls on their defensive unit to track the late runs of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the creative vision of the Marseille midfield. The battle will be won in the half-spaces; if Brest fails to compress the pitch, the visitors' technical superiority will eventually pick them apart.
Our Verdict
Expect a professional display from the visitors. Marseille’s ability to transition quickly from defense to attack will likely catch Brest off-guard. We see Mason Greenwood making the difference early on, followed by a period of game management from Marseille. A late second goal should wrap up a comfortable 2-0 victory for the away side, keeping their title ambitions alive.