Ligue 1’s early-season schedule brings a fascinating encounter as Auxerre host Angers on August 29, 2026. This fixture pits two sides looking to establish some early momentum against each other, both having endured challenging campaigns last season. Auxerre, with a 19% win rate, managed 30 goals and conceded 43 in their 16 losses. Their recent form, however, offers a glimmer of hope, having secured a win and three draws in their last five outings.
Angers arrive with a slightly better historical win rate of 28% but a worrying recent streak, failing to win any of their last five matches, picking up just two draws alongside three defeats. They scored fewer goals (27) than Auxerre last season but conceded slightly more (46). The head-to-head record is evenly balanced, with Auxerre winning three of the last five, including a commanding 3-1 victory, while Angers secured two 2-0 wins. With a high 45% probability for both a home win and a draw, this promises to be a cagey affair. Expect a tactical battle, with both teams eager to avoid an early-season setback. The midfield tussle and set-piece situations could prove decisive.
23. M. Diop, 27. L. Sy, 20. S. Diomande, 15. C. Makosso, 92. C. Akpa, 8. N. Ahamada, 46. A. Piedfort, 5. K. Danois, 21. R. Faivre, 10. D. Namaso, 77. A. Zossou
1. A. Lopes, 27. L. Raolisoa, 4. O. Camara, 21. J. Lefort, 3. J. Ekomie, 8. B. van den Boomen, 14. Y. Belkhdim, 18. J. Allevinah, 26. A. Bermont, 10. A. Sbai, 19. A. El Ouazzani
Match events
5' Goal Normal Goal — B. van den Boomen (Angers)
28' Card Yellow Card — B. van den Boomen (Angers)
35' Goal Normal Goal — R. Labeau Lascary (Auxerre) (assists: R. Faivre)
42' Var Goal Disallowed - Foul — D. Namaso (Auxerre)
50' Card Yellow Card — E. Legros (Auxerre)
61' subst Substitution 1 — R. Labeau Lascary (Auxerre) (assists: F. Oppegard)
62' subst Substitution 2 — E. Legros (Auxerre) (assists: A. Zossou)
67' subst Substitution 1 — J. Allevinah (Angers) (assists: P. Peter)
68' subst Substitution 2 — A. Bermont (Angers) (assists: H. Djibirin)
70' Goal Normal Goal — H. Djibirin (Angers) (assists: A. El Ouazzani)
71' subst Substitution 3 — D. Namaso (Auxerre) (assists: T. Bair)
71' subst Substitution 4 — R. Faivre (Auxerre) (assists: J. Casimir)
78' Goal Normal Goal — A. El Ouazzani (Angers) (assists: O. Camara)
80' subst Substitution 5 — A. Piedfort (Auxerre) (assists: L. Dioubate)
81' subst Substitution 3 — A. Sbai (Angers) (assists: U. Simbakoli)
87' subst Substitution 4 — C. Arcus (Angers) (assists: M. Louer)
88' subst Substitution 5 — A. El Ouazzani (Angers) (assists: B. Diatta)
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