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31' N. Schmidt
N. Nartey 45'
HT
↓ R. Himbert ↑P. Sulc 63'
↓ J. Duranville ↑M. Fofana 63'
N. Nartey (P. Sulc) 68'
↓ M. de Carvalho ↑C. Tolisso 69'
↓ N. Nartey ↑T. Morton 69'
71' ↓ S. Hidalgo ↑J. Russell-Rowe
71' ↓ I. Diallo ↑R. Messali
71' ↓ J. Vignolo ↑I. Azizi
↓ M. Bidstrup ↑T. Tessmann 80'
80' ↓ Y. Gboho ↑S. Oppong
M. Fofana (C. Tolisso) 85'
86' ↓ N. Schmidt ↑M. Saka
T. Tessmann 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Toulouse
Goalkeepers
Guillaume Restes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ismail Diallo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mark McKenzie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rasmus Nicolaisen 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Christ Tapé
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Cristian Cásseres Jr. 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Niklas Schmidt
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Julián Vignolo
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Thomas Jørgensen
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Yann Gboho
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Santiago Hidalgo
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Mathys Niflore 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seny Koumbassa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mário Sauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathis Saka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafik Messali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sion Oppong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacen Russell-Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilyas Azizi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Rémy Descamps
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zachary Athekame 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Felix Bacher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clinton Mata
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mohamed Ouedraogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mads Bidstrup 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Matheus de Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Noah Teye Nartey 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Kaïl Boudache
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rémi Himbert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Julien Duranville
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Dominik Greif
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicolás Tagliafico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pavel Šulc 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
7
Minutes
0
Rating
Tyler Morton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Corentin Tolisso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanner Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malick Fofana 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
0
Rating
Ernest Nuamah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loïs Openda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2026 | Toulouse | 2 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stadium de Toulouse |
| 10/05/2025 | Lyon | 1 - 2 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais |
| 01/18/2025 | Lyon | 0 - 0 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 09/29/2024 | Toulouse | 1 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stadium de Toulouse |
| 03/15/2024 | Toulouse | 2 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stadium de Toulouse |
| 12/10/2023 | Lyon | 3 - 0 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 04/14/2023 | Toulouse | 1 - 2 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stadium de Toulouse |
| 10/07/2022 | Lyon | 1 - 1 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 01/26/2020 | Lyon | 3 - 0 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 12/18/2019 | Lyon | 4 - 1 | Toulouse | Coupe de la Ligue | Groupama Stadium |
Toulouse Win
Lyon Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -3
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Lyon Execute the Perfect Smash and Grab
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A masterclass in ruthless efficiency saw the visitors absorb endless pressure before striking twice to silence the local crowd.
A One-Sided Opening
Toulouse stepped onto the pitch at the Stadium de Toulouse with a clear statement of intent, launching wave after wave of attacks. The Intensity was palpable as the hosts suffocated the midfield, racking up an impressive 17 shots and creating a mountain of high-quality chances. Despite edged possession favoring the visitors, the home side looked far more likely to break the deadlock. Toulouse's standout midfielder Vincent Sierro dictated the tempo, yet the final ball continually evaded them. The Balance of play heavily favored the home side, but an inability to convert promising situations into tangible rewards left the door ajar for a well-organised visiting defence.
The Turning Point
Football is often decided by fine margins and managerial adjustments. The tactical landscape shifted dramatically just past the hour mark. Lyon introduced P. Sulc from the bench in the 63rd minute, injecting much-needed pace into a stagnant forward line. It took him just five minutes to make an indelible mark, slipping a perfectly weighted assist to N. Nartey, who calmly slotted home in the 68th minute. This sudden Upset Factor completely deflated the hosts, who had expended immense energy without reward. The goal shifted the momentum instantly, transforming the visitors from passive onlookers into confident counter-attackers.
The Killer Blow
Forced to chase the game, the home side pushed higher up the pitch, leaving vast spaces in behind. The visitors exploited this newfound freedom with ruthless precision. With five minutes remaining on the clock, veteran midfielder C. Tolisso orchestrated a swift transition, feeding a killer pass to M. Fofana. He made no mistake, doubling the lead and extinguishing any lingering hopes of a comeback. The early season Stakes were high, and this 2-0 victory serves as a testament to clinical finishing. Lyon capitalised on their rare chances, while Toulouse must quickly learn that attractive football counts for little without a cutting edge in the final third.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Toulouse's season?
While their attacking build-up is highly encouraging, this result highlights a desperate need for clinical finishing if they wish to compete in the top half of the table.
How did substitute P. Sulc change the game?
Introduced in the 63rd minute, he provided an immediate creative spark, assisting the crucial opening goal just five minutes later to completely shift the match momentum.
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.
Ligue 1 Lifts the Curtain at Stadium de Toulouse
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. Low early-season Stakes and potential opening-day rust mean this might lack fireworks, making it a fixture primarily for the die-hard fan.
The Setup
Ligue 1 kicks off on August 22, 2026, as Toulouse welcomes Lyon to the Stadium de Toulouse. Opening weekends are notoriously tricky to navigate, often categorized by tactical teething problems rather than flowing football. A strong Balance rating suggests this clash will be tightly contested, with neither side ready to hit top gear. The Form metrics are naturally unrevealing straight out of pre-season, while the lack of immediate consequences means the pressure is off. Though the overall Stars rating is modest, the visitors boast genuine game-changers. Endrick and L. Openda provide the attacking thrust that makes the away side dangerous, while C. Cresswell and G. Restes will be tasked with keeping the home net clean against a potent frontline.
Key Battle
Toulouse's defensive block versus Lyon's fluid attacking transitions. The home midfield must meticulously disrupt passing lanes before the visitors' marquee forwards can isolate the center-backs in one-on-one situations.
Our Prediction
Lyon to narrowly edge it. Expect a cagey 1-0 or 2-1 away win. The visitors possess the raw firepower to break down a stubborn home side, likely finding a breakthrough late in the second half.