Match report

Auxerre Defeats Metz 3-1 in Ligue 1

Auxerre
Auxerre
3–1
FT
Metz
Metz
Dec 7, 2025

Auxerre put forth an impressive performance to defeat Metz 3-1 in the latest Ligue 1 match. Key moments included two early goals from Sinayoko and El Azzouzi, which helped stabilize their lead despite Hein's goal for Metz.

Key Facts

  • • Auxerre secured a 3-1 victory over Metz.
  • • Sinayoko scored the opening penalty at minute 36.
  • • El Azzouzi netted Auxerre's second goal from an assist by Mara at minute 39.
  • • Hein reduced the deficit for Metz with a normal goal at half-time, minute 45.
  • • Danois sealed the win with the third goal at minute 89.

Lineups

Auxerre

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Leon (G)
  • 27 L. Sy (D)
  • 20 S. Diomande (D)
  • 92 C. Akpa (D)
  • 22 F. Oppegard (D)
  • 34 R. Matondo (M)
  • 17 O. El Azzouzi (M)
  • 5 K. Danois (M)
  • 10 L. Sinayoko (F)
  • 9 S. Mara (F)
  • 19 D. Namaso (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 T. De Percin
  • 14 G. Mensah
  • 38 A. Petit Dol
  • 43 E. Diamalunda
  • 18 A. Diousse
  • 36 T. Devernois
  • 41 Y. Zaddy
  • 7 J. Casimir
  • 44 M. Cissokho

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Fischer (G)
  • 2 M. Colin (D)
  • 38 S. Sane (D)
  • 5 J. Gbamin (D)
  • 97 F. Ballo-Toure (D)
  • 20 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 8 B. Traore (M)
  • 14 C. Sabaly (M)
  • 10 G. Hein (M)
  • 7 G. Tsitaishvili (M)
  • 99 J. Asoro (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 O. Ba
  • 39 K. Kouao
  • 15 T. Yegbe
  • 12 A. Toure
  • 21 B. Stambouli
  • 11 M. Mbaye
  • 23 I. Sane
  • 24 B. Madjo
  • 30 H. Diallo

Timeline

  1. Auxerre
    34' Auxerre Var · Penalty confirmed
    D. Namaso
  2. Auxerre
    36' Auxerre Goal · Penalty
    L. Sinayoko
  3. Auxerre
    39' Auxerre Goal · Normal Goal
    O. El Azzouzi · Assist: S. Mara
  4. Auxerre
    45' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    R. Matondo

    Foul

  5. Metz
    45' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Hein
  6. Metz
    46' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Asoro · On: H. Diallo
  7. Metz
    68' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Sabaly · On: M. Mbaye
  8. Metz
    68' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Tsitaishvili · On: I. Sane
  9. Auxerre
    73' Auxerre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fredrik Oppegård · On: Gideon Mensah
  10. Auxerre
    73' Auxerre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mara · On: Josué Casimir
  11. Metz
    75' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    J. Deminguet

    Foul

  12. Metz
    80' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: A. Toure
  13. Auxerre
    83' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    Gideon Mensah

    Foul

  14. Metz
    84' Metz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Boubacar Traoré · On: B. Madjo
  15. Auxerre
    89' Auxerre Goal · Normal Goal
    Kévin Danois · Assist: D. Namaso
  16. Auxerre
    90'+4 Auxerre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. El Azzouzi · On: A. Diousse
  17. Auxerre
    90'+4 Auxerre subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Sinayoko · On: M. Cissokho

Match Stats

Stat Auxerre Metz
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 89%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 5
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 340 545
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 1.94 0.55
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 285 486
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty and subsequent goal by Sinayoko set the tone for Auxerre's dominance in the first half.
  • ▸ El Azzouzi’s quick follow-up goal shortly after further demoralized Metz, establishing a two-goal lead.
  • ▸ Danois’ final goal ensured Auxerre maintained their advantage until the end.