Match report

Le Havre Hold Lorient To A 1–1 Draw In Ligue 1

Le Havre
Le Havre
1–1
FT
Lorient
Lorient
Sep 21, 2025

Le Havre secured a hard-fought 1–1 draw with Lorient at the Stade Oceane in a match where both teams showcased resilience and determination. Early yellow cards were handed out, but it was A. Tosin who capitalized on an assist from D. Karim to put Lorient ahead in the 21st minute. Le Havre's response came just before halftime when I. Soumare equalized after G. Lloris' assist.

Key Facts

  • • Lorient took an early lead through A. Tosin (21') with an assist from D. Karim
  • • Le Havre leveled the score before half-time via I. Soumare (47') following a G. Lloris assist
  • • Both teams accumulated multiple yellow cards, with Lorient receiving five and Le Havre three
  • • Several substitutions were made in both the second half and additional time

Lineups

Le Havre

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Diaw (G)
  • 7 L. Nego (D)
  • 93 A. Sangante (D)
  • 4 G. Lloris (D)
  • 23 T. Delaine (D)
  • 15 A. Seko (M)
  • 94 A. Toure (M)
  • 13 F. Doucoure (M)
  • 8 Y. Kechta (M)
  • 45 I. Soumare (M)
  • 70 A. Samatta (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 L. Mpasi-Nzau
  • 6 E. Youte Kinkoue
  • 26 S. Ebonog
  • 30 R. Khadra
  • 21 Y. Namli
  • 14 R. Ndiaye
  • — E. K. Vinette
  • 10 F. Mambimbi
  • 9 D. Pizarro

Lorient

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 38 Y. Mvogo (G)
  • 5 B. Meite (D)
  • 3 M. Talbi (D)
  • 25 A. Faye (D)
  • 11 T. Le Bris (M)
  • 62 A. Avom (M)
  • 6 L. Abergel (M)
  • 43 A. Kouassi (M)
  • 15 A. Tosin (F)
  • 29 D. Karim (F)
  • 9 M. Bamba (F)

Substitutes

  • 93 J. Mvuka Mugisha
  • 17 J. Makengo
  • 21 B. Kamara
  • 19 I. Monnier
  • 10 P. Pagis
  • 12 B. Dieng
  • 8 N. Cadiou
  • 28 S. Soumano
  • 2 Igor Silva

Timeline

  1. Lorient
    3' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    Bamo Meïté

    Foul

  2. Le Havre
    15' Le Havre Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sangante

    Foul

  3. Lorient
    21' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Tosin · Assist: D. Karim
  4. Le Havre
    25' Le Havre Card · Yellow Card
    A. Seko

    Foul

  5. Lorient
    34' Lorient Var · Penalty cancelled
    M. Bamba
  6. Lorient
    41' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    Laurent Abergel

    Foul

  7. Le Havre
    45'+2 Le Havre Card · Yellow Card
    A. Samatta

    Argument

  8. Le Havre
    47' Le Havre Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Soumare · Assist: G. Lloris
  9. Lorient
    50' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    Montassar Talbi

    Foul

  10. Lorient
    52' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    A. Avom

    Foul

  11. Lorient
    55' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bamba

    Persistent fouling

  12. Lorient
    63' Lorient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Tosin · On: J. Makengo
  13. Lorient
    63' Lorient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bamba · On: S. Soumano
  14. Lorient
    74' Lorient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Le Bris · On: J. Mvuka Mugisha
  15. Le Havre
    77' Le Havre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Samatta · On: D. Pizarro
  16. Le Havre
    85' Le Havre subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Delaine · On: E. K. Vinette
  17. Le Havre
    85' Le Havre subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Abdoulaye Touré · On: F. Mambimbi
  18. Lorient
    90'+2 Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    A. Faye

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Le Havre Lorient
Fouls 20 15
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 555 378
Yellow Cards 3 6
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 2.47 1.21
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 472 302
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lorient's A. Tosin opened the scoring early, capitalizing on D. Karim's assist (21') which showcased Lorient's initial dominance.
  • ▸ Le Havre responded strongly, with I. Soumare equalizing just before half-time, breaking down Lorient's defensive line and securing a crucial point for his team.