Ligue 1 Regular Season - 27
Toulouse 1 - 0 FT Lorient
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' S. Hidalgo
HT
N. Cadiou 48'
65' ↓ J. Russell-Rowe ↑Emersonn
65' ↓ S. Hidalgo ↑W. Kamanzi
A. Faye 71'
↓ B. Dieng ↑S. Soumano 74'
↓ D. Karim ↑A. Tosin 74'
↓ T. Le Bris ↑P. Katseris 79'
82' Emersonn (C. Casseres)
85' ↓ D. Sidibe ↑M. Sauer
86' A. Donnum
J. Makengo 90'+11
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Toulouse
Goalkeepers
Guillaume Restes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mark McKenzie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seny Koumbassa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rasmus Nicolaisen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Aron Dønnum
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Cásseres Jr. 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
73
Passes
8
Duels
Pape Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Sidibé
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
Santiago Hidalgo 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jacen Russell-Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
65
Entry
Yann Gboho
MAGNET
45
Activity
45
Activity
34
Passes
11
Duels
BENCH
Kjetil Haug 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Naime Said Mchindra
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gaëtan Bakhouche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Warren Kamanzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Vossah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Sauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilyas Azizi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emersonn 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Julian Vignolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
60
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Darlin Yongwa 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nathaniel Adjei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Faye
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
80
Passes
10
Duels
Midfielders
Théo Le Bris
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Noah Cadiou
MAGNET
100
Activity
100
Activity
91
Passes
9
Duels
Arthur Avom Ebong
MAGNET
109
Activity
109
Activity
103
Passes
6
Duels
Arsène Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Jean-Victor Makengo
MAGNET
44
Activity
44
Activity
37
Passes
7
Duels
Karim Dermane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
74
Entry
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Bingourou Kamara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Izak Akakpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Monnier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Panos Katseris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Semedo
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
Sambou Soumano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiyegun Tosin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trevan Sanusi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 | Lorient | 1 - 1 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 28/04/2024 | Lorient | 1 - 2 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 03/12/2023 | Toulouse | 1 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stadium de Toulouse |
| 23/04/2023 | Lorient | 0 - 1 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 21/08/2022 | Toulouse | 2 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stadium de Toulouse |
| 31/10/2018 | Toulouse | 0 - 1 | Lorient | Coupe de la Ligue | Stadium Municipal |
| 08/02/2017 | Lorient | 1 - 1 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 10/12/2016 | Toulouse | 3 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stadium Municipal |
| 16/04/2016 | Lorient | 1 - 1 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 05/12/2015 | Toulouse | 2 - 3 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stadium Municipal |
Toulouse Win
Lorient Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -20
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 27 GD: +5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Emersonn Breaks the Deadlock at the Stadium de Toulouse
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A tactical stalemate between mid-table rivals was completely flipped on its head by a late, clinical spark from the bench.
Tactical Gridlock
Tied on 37 points heading into this pivotal Matchday 27 fixture, Toulouse and Lorient spent the opening hour engaged in a highly cautious game of tactical chess. The visiting side sought to dictate the tempo early on, controlling possession with 58% of the ball and knocking it around the Stadium de Toulouse with apparent ease. However, this dominance proved entirely sterile, as they lacked any real venom or creativity when approaching the final third. The Intensity was distinctly lacking throughout the first half, with Lorient managing a mere two shots on target all afternoon and registering a dismal expected goals tally of just 0.40. Meanwhile, the hosts were content to sit deep in a rigid defensive shape, absorbing the pressure and waiting patiently for the right moment to launch a counter-attack. This stubborn approach from both sides left the crowd thoroughly frustrated by a first period completely devoid of clear-cut scoring opportunities.
The Masterstroke
The Balance of power shifted dramatically as the second half progressed and legs began to tire. Seeing his side struggling to break through the rigid defensive lines, the home manager decided to roll the dice at the 65-minute mark, introducing Emersonn into the fray. The substitute immediately injected a sense of urgency and directness into an attacking unit that had previously looked entirely toothless. With the clock ticking down and the match seemingly destined to end in an inevitable, drab goalless draw, a solitary moment of pure quality finally cracked the opposition's resolve. In the 82nd minute, C. Casseres picked his head up in the centre of the park and threaded a perfectly weighted, line-breaking pass through the retreating defence. Emersonn latched onto the ball with brilliant anticipation, burying his strike securely into the back of the net to send the previously quiet home supporters into absolute raptures.
The Aftermath
Ultimately, Lorient's sterile ball retention counted for absolutely nothing, serving as a harsh reminder that commanding possession means little without a killer instinct in the penalty area. While the Stakes were largely confined to mid-table pride rather than European qualification or relegation survival, the hosts' superior attacking threat—underlined by their 12 total shots compared to the visitors' 7—fully justified the eventual 1-0 victory. There was minimal Upset Factor in the final result given the two teams' proximity in the league standings, but the sheer relief of that late breakthrough completely transformed the post-match atmosphere. The home side now climbs above their direct rivals into ninth place, riding the euphoric wave of a perfectly timed substitution and a clinical finish that successfully salvaged three points from an otherwise entirely forgettable afternoon of top-flight football.
Key Questions
How did substitute Cristian Cásseres Jr. change the game?
Though actually a starter, C. Casseres provided the match-winning spark in the 82nd minute, delivering a perfectly timed assist for true substitute Emersonn to score the decisive goal.
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.
Mid-Table Misfires: Toulouse Limp Into Lorient Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. With Toulouse in freefall and Lorient floating comfortably in mid-table, this fixture lacks the competitive bite needed to demand your attention.
The Setup
Toulouse's Form is abysmal, boasting a disastrous five-match winless streak that has dragged them down to 12th place. Conversely, Lorient sit comfortably in 8th, grinding out draws to maintain a steady, if unspectacular, trajectory. The Stakes are exceedingly low here at the Stadium de Toulouse. With neither side mounting a serious European charge, the motivation factor takes a massive hit. The mathematical Balance might suggest a somewhat close encounter, but the reality points to a disjointed home side struggling against organized visitors who boast superior attacking Stars.
Key Battle
The focal point of this clash will be the battered home defense trying to contain a surging away forward line. The visiting attackers will look to exploit the massive structural gaps left by a Toulouse rearguard that has consistently leaked goals over the past month. Expect the away attackers to find plenty of joy running into those half-spaces.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, uninspiring affair. The hosts are desperate to stop the rot, which usually translates to a cautious, risk-averse approach from the opening whistle. Lorient will be more than happy to sit back, absorb the disjointed pressure, and hit effectively on the counter. We see the visitors sneaking a narrow win, compounding the misery for the frustrated home supporters.