Match report

Angers Defeats Metz 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Angers
Angers
1–0
FT
Metz
Metz
Feb 1, 2026

Angers clinched a hard-fought 1–0 triumph against the man-down Metz in a tightly contested match. Louis Mouton's early goal, assisted by Carlens Arcus, proved decisive as Angers held on to their lead despite an early red card for Metz’s J. Gbamin and subsequent yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Louis Mouton scored the only goal of the game at 25 minutes.
  • • J. Gbamin received a red card in the 9th minute after his yellow was upgraded to a red following VAR review.
  • • Metz made multiple substitutions starting from the 59th minute, including F. Ballo-Toure being replaced by M. Colin.
  • • Angers secured their lead despite playing with an extra player advantage.

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)
  • 8 B. van den Boomen (M)
  • 14 Y. Belkhdim (M)
  • 6 L. Mouton (M)
  • 7 A. Sbai (M)
  • 35 P. Peter (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 O. Pona
  • 26 F. Hanin
  • 24 E. Biumla
  • 25 A. Bamba
  • 15 P. Capelle
  • 5 M. Courcoul
  • 27 L. Raolisoa
  • 31 H. Djibirin
  • 9 G. Koyalipou

Metz

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Fischer (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 5 J. Gbamin (D)
  • 15 T. Yegbe (D)
  • 97 F. Ballo-Toure (D)
  • 33 B. Munongo (M)
  • 21 B. Stambouli (M)
  • 8 B. Traore (M)
  • 10 G. Hein (F)
  • 30 H. Diallo (F)
  • 7 G. Tsitaishvili (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 O. Ba
  • 2 M. Colin
  • 4 U. Mboula
  • 12 A. Toure
  • 20 J. Deminguet
  • 18 N. Mbala
  • 9 G. Abuashvili
  • 11 M. Mbaye
  • 23 I. Sane

Timeline

  1. Metz
    9' Metz Card · Red Card
    J. Gbamin

    Foul

  2. Metz
    9' Metz Var · Card upgrade
    J. Gbamin
  3. Angers
    25' Angers Goal · Normal Goal
    Louis Mouton · Assist: Carlens Arcus
  4. Metz
    27' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ballo-Toure

    Foul

  5. Angers
    31' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    B. van den Boomen

    Foul

  6. Metz
    59' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Ballo-Toure · On: M. Colin
  7. Metz
    59' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Hein · On: A. Toure
  8. Metz
    59' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Munongo · On: J. Deminguet
  9. Metz
    67' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    T. Yegbe

    Foul

  10. Angers
    69' Angers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. van den Boomen · On: M. Courcoul
  11. Metz
    69' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Boubacar Traoré · On: G. Abuashvili
  12. Angers
    80' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    Louis Mouton

    Foul

  13. Angers
    81' Angers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Sbai · On: L. Raolisoa
  14. Metz
    86' Metz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Koffi Kouao · On: N. Mbala

Match Stats

Stat Angers Metz
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 92% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 17 5
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 666 328
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 7 0
xG 1.50 0.45
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 613 262
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point occurred in the early stages of the match when J. Gbamin was sent off, giving Angers a significant numerical advantage.
  • ▸ Louis Mouton's goal at 25 minutes put Angers ahead and gave them the confidence to maintain their lead for the remainder of the game.