Match report

Angers Defeats Nantes 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Nantes
Nantes
0–1
FT
Angers
Angers
Mar 7, 2026

Angers pulled off a crucial victory in the Ligue 1 battle, defeating Nantes 1-0. The game's sole goal came from A. Sbai in the 52nd minute, with J. Lefort providing the assist. Despite several substitutions and chances on both sides, Nantes failed to level the score.

Key Facts

  • • Angers defeated Nantes 1-0
  • • Goal by A. Sbai (52')
  • • J. Lefort provided the assist for the winning goal
  • • D. Machado (Nantes) and Carlens Arcus (Angers) each received a yellow card
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams

Lineups

Nantes

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Lopes (G)
  • 18 F. Centonze (D)
  • 6 C. Awaziem (D)
  • 2 Ali Youssef
  • 3 N. Cozza (D)
  • 27 D. Machado (D)
  • 8 J. Lepenant (M)
  • 21 M. Kaba (M)
  • 66 L. Leroux (M)
  • 37 I. Ganago (F)
  • 10 M. Abline (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 P. Carlgren
  • 19 Y. El Arabi
  • 20 R. Cabella
  • 13 F. Coquelin
  • 31 Mostafa Mohamed
  • 26 U. Radakovic
  • 98 K. Amian
  • 24 F. Guilbert
  • 17 D. Tabibou

Angers

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 H. Koffi (G)
  • 24 E. Biumla (D)
  • 4 O. Camara (D)
  • 21 J. Lefort (D)
  • 2 C. Arcus (M)
  • 14 Y. Belkhdim (M)
  • 93 H. Belkebla (M)
  • 8 B. van den Boomen (M)
  • 3 J. Ekomie (M)
  • 7 A. Sbai (F)
  • 9 G. Koyalipou (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Zinga
  • 25 A. Bamba
  • 5 M. Courcoul
  • 27 L. Raolisoa
  • 31 H. Djibirin
  • 26 F. Hanin
  • 15 P. Capelle
  • 6 L. Mouton
  • 36 L. Machine

Timeline

  1. Angers
    15' Angers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Yassin Belkhdim · On: P. Capelle
  2. Angers
    46' Angers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Biumla · On: L. Raolisoa
  3. Nantes
    47' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    D. Machado

    Foul

  4. Angers
    52' Angers Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sbai · Assist: J. Lefort
  5. Nantes
    65' Nantes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Leroux · On: F. Coquelin
  6. Nantes
    65' Nantes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Machado · On: D. Tabibou
  7. Nantes
    66' Nantes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Ganago · On: Mostafa Mohamed
  8. Nantes
    75' Nantes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Centonze · On: R. Cabella
  9. Nantes
    75' Nantes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Chidozie Awaziem · On: F. Guilbert
  10. Angers
    83' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    Carlens Arcus

    Foul

  11. Angers
    87' Angers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Sbai · On: Louis Mouton
  12. Angers
    87' Angers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Koyalipou · On: L. Machine
  13. Angers
    90'+3 Angers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Carlens Arcus · On: Abdoulaye Bamba

Match Stats

Stat Nantes Angers
Fouls 14 19
Pass Accuracy 82% 83%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 371 417
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 0.84 0.70
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 305 345
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Angers' early substitution of Yassin Belkhdim for P. Capelle in the 15th minute set the tone for their tactical approach
  • ▸ The turning point came when A. Sbai scored the only goal in the 52nd minute, providing the crucial advantage Angers needed to secure the win