Match report

Lorient Stuns Metz 4-0 in Ligue 1 Showdown

Metz
Metz
0–4
FT
Lorient
Lorient
May 10, 2026

Lorient demonstrated their prowess in a commanding 4-0 triumph over Metz in the Ligue 1 clash on 2026-05-10. Goals from J. Makengo, B. Dieng, and N. Cadiou highlighted Lorient's dominance, as Metz, burdened by yellow cards and substitutions, could not muster a response.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Metz 0–4 Lorient
  • • J. Makengo scored the opening goal for Lorient in the 24th minute
  • • B. Dieng extended Lorient's lead with a goal in the 84th minute
  • • N. Cadiou sealed the victory with a goal in stoppage time
  • • Metz's S. Sane and G. Tsitaishvili received yellow cards in the first half
  • • Lorient's J. Makengo was also shown a yellow card in the 42nd minute

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 61 Pape Sy (G)
  • 39 Koffi Kouao (D)
  • 38 Sadibou Sané (D)
  • 15 Terry Yegbe (D)
  • 70 Bouna Sarr (D)
  • 20 Jessy Deminguet (M)
  • 5 Jean-Philippe Gbamin (M)
  • 34 Nathan Mbala (M)
  • 10 Gauthier Hein (M)
  • 7 Giorgi Tsitaishvili (M)
  • 11 Giorgi Kvilitaia (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Giorgi Abuashvili
  • 30 Habibou Diallo
  • 21 Benjamin Stambouli
  • 33 Believe Munongo
  • 1 Jonathan Fischer
  • 2 Maxime Colin
  • 4 Urie-Michel Mboula
  • 97 Fodé Ballo-Touré
  • 12 Alpha Touré

Lorient

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 38 Yvon Mvogo (G)
  • 32 Nathaniel Adjei (D)
  • 3 Montassar Talbi (D)
  • 25 Abdoulaye Faye (D)
  • 77 Panos Katseris (M)
  • 8 Noah Cadiou (M)
  • 6 Laurent Abergel (M)
  • 43 Arsène Kouassi (M)
  • 17 Jean Victor Makengo (F)
  • 29 Karim Dermane (F)
  • 15 Aiyegun Tosin (F)

Substitutes

  • 95 Souleymane Isaak Touré
  • 10 Pablo Pagis
  • 62 Arthur Avom Ebong
  • 12 Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
  • 2 Igor Silva
  • 21 Bingourou Kamara
  • 19 Isaac Monnier
  • 28 Sambou Soumano
  • 9 Mohamed Bamba

Timeline

  1. Metz
    9' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sane

    Tripping

  2. Lorient
    15' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    A. Faye

    Tripping

  3. Metz
    23' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    G. Tsitaishvili

    Holding

  4. Lorient
    24' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Makengo · Assist: A. Kouassi
  5. Metz
    40' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Mbala · On: G. Abuashvili
  6. Lorient
    42' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    J. Makengo

    Roughing

  7. Lorient
    62' Lorient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Karim · On: Pablo Pagis
  8. Lorient
    62' Lorient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Faye · On: S. Touré
  9. Metz
    64' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Kvilitaia · On: H. Diallo
  10. Metz
    65' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Koffi Kouao · On: B. Stambouli
  11. Lorient
    74' Lorient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Tosin · On: B. Dieng
  12. Lorient
    74' Lorient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Makengo · On: A. Avom
  13. Metz
    76' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Gbamin · On: B. Munongo
  14. Lorient
    84' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Dieng · Assist: Pablo Pagis
  15. Lorient
    90'+5 Lorient subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Katseris · On: Igor Silva
  16. Lorient
    90'+8 Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Cadiou

Match Stats

Stat Metz Lorient
Fouls 8 8
Pass Accuracy 90% 86%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 12
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 500 449
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.45 1.89
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0.49 0.49
Accurate Passes 452 387
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Metz's early struggles with yellow cards affected their momentum, leading to J. Makengo's quick goal that set the tone for the match
  • ▸ Lorient's substitution strategy bolstered their attack, resulting in two more goals by B. Dieng and N. Cadiou, ensuring a comprehensive win