Match report

Marseille Defeats Angers 5-2 in Ligue 1 Clash

Angers
Angers
2–5
FT
Marseille
Marseille
Jan 17, 2026

Marseille put in an exceptional performance to defeat Angers 5-2 at the Stade Raymond Kopa. Goals from A. Gouiri, M. Greenwood, H. J. Traore, T. Weah, and I. Paixao ensured Marseille's dominance over the first half of the game. Despite Angers fighting back with goals from A. Sbai and J. Allevinah, Marseille maintained their lead to secure a crucial win in Ligue 1.

Key Facts

  • • Marseille scored five goals through A. Gouiri (19'), M. Greenwood (24'), H. J. Traore (34'), T. Weah (40'), and I. Paixao (88').
  • • Angers managed two goals from A. Sbai (45') and J. Allevinah (90').
  • • Emerson Palmieri provided two assists for M. Greenwood and H. J. Traore.
  • • H. J. Traore assisted T. Weah's goal and later scored himself.
  • • Marseille made multiple substitutions in the second half, including Aubameyang coming on.

Lineups

Angers

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 H. Koffi (G)
  • 2 C. Arcus (D)
  • 4 O. Camara (D)
  • 21 J. Lefort (D)
  • 3 J. Ekomie (D)
  • 93 H. Belkebla (M)
  • 5 M. Courcoul (M)
  • 14 Y. Belkhdim (M)
  • 6 L. Mouton (M)
  • 7 A. Sbai (M)
  • 35 P. Peter (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 O. Pona
  • 26 F. Hanin
  • 25 A. Bamba
  • 24 E. Biumla
  • 15 P. Capelle
  • 20 M. Louer
  • 31 H. Djibirin
  • 11 S. Cherif
  • 18 J. Allevinah

Marseille

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 62 M. Murillo (D)
  • 5 L. Balerdi (D)
  • 32 F. Medina (D)
  • 22 T. Weah (M)
  • 26 B. Nadir (M)
  • 23 P. Hojbjerg (M)
  • 33 Emerson (M)
  • 10 M. Greenwood (F)
  • 20 H. J. Traore (F)
  • 9 A. Gouiri (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. De Lange
  • 4 C. Egan-Riley
  • 50 D. Bakola
  • 8 A. Gomes
  • 19 G. Kondogbia
  • 17 M. O'Riley
  • 18 A. Vermeeren
  • 97 P. Aubameyang
  • 14 I. Paixao

Timeline

  1. Marseille
    19' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gouiri · Assist: M. Murillo
  2. Marseille
    24' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Greenwood · Assist: Emerson Palmieri
  3. Marseille
    34' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    H. J. Traore · Assist: Emerson Palmieri
  4. Marseille
    40' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Weah · Assist: H. J. Traore
  5. Angers
    45' Angers Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sbai
  6. Marseille
    62' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Greenwood · On: M. O'Riley
  7. Marseille
    62' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gouiri · On: P. Aubameyang
  8. Marseille
    62' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. J. Traore · On: I. Paixao
  9. Angers
    63' Angers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Courcoul · On: H. Djibirin
  10. Angers
    63' Angers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Peter · On: S. Cherif
  11. Marseille
    68' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    P. Aubameyang

    Foul

  12. Angers
    76' Angers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Louis Mouton · On: P. Capelle
  13. Angers
    76' Angers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Sbai · On: J. Allevinah
  14. Marseille
    82' Marseille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Nadir · On: A. Gomes
  15. Angers
    87' Angers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Carlens Arcus · On: M. Louer
  16. Marseille
    88' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Paixao · Assist: P. Hojbjerg
  17. Marseille
    90'+1 Marseille subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Emerson Palmieri · On: A. Vermeeren
  18. Angers
    90' Angers Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Allevinah · Assist: H. Djibirin

Match Stats

Stat Angers Marseille
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 85% 93%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 23
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 356 725
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 3 11
xG 0.94 3.28
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 301 673
Shots Inside Box 6 14
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 1 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marseille raced into a 4-0 lead within the first 40 minutes with goals from A. Gouiri, M. Greenwood, H. J. Traore, and T. Weah, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ The introduction of Aubameyang in the second half marked a shift in Marseille's playing style, though they continued to dominate despite conceding two late Angers goals.