Match report

Le Havre and Rennes Draw 2-2 in Ligue 1 Clash

Le Havre
Le Havre
2–2
FT
Rennes
Rennes
Oct 5, 2025

In an intense and closely fought encounter at the Stade Océane, Le Havre managed to hold off a determined Rennes side for a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Ligue 1 match. Early goals from B. Embolo and E. Lepaul put Rennes ahead before Ibrahima Soumaré scored a crucial penalty for Le Havre. The equalizer came late through R. Ndiaye, ensuring both teams left with a point.

Key Facts

  • • B. Embolo (Rennes) opened the scoring in the 10th minute.
  • • E. Lepaul (Rennes) scored his team's second goal, which was initially cancelled by VAR but later reinstated at 29 minutes.
  • • Ibrahima Soumaré (Le Havre) converted a penalty to narrow the gap at half-time.
  • • R. Ndiaye (Le Havre) equalized for Le Havre in the 79th minute.

Lineups

Le Havre

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Diaw (G)
  • 7 L. Nego (D)
  • 93 A. Sangante (D)
  • 4 G. Lloris (D)
  • 18 Y. Zouaoui (D)
  • 26 S. Ebonog (M)
  • 15 A. Seko (M)
  • 14 R. Ndiaye (M)
  • 21 Y. Namli (F)
  • 45 I. Soumare (F)
  • 10 F. Mambimbi (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 L. Mpasi-Nzau
  • 13 F. Doucoure
  • 34 E. K. Vinette
  • 6 E. Youte Kinkoue
  • 33 S. Zagadou
  • 8 Y. Kechta
  • 78 D. N. Mosengo
  • 11 G. Kyeremeh
  • 9 D. Pizarro

Rennes

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 30 B. Samba (G)
  • 36 A. Seidu (D)
  • 97 J. Jacquet (D)
  • 3 L. Brassier (D)
  • 95 P. Frankowski (M)
  • 45 M. Camara (M)
  • 21 V. Rongier (M)
  • 6 D. Cisse (M)
  • 26 Q. Merlin (M)
  • 9 E. Lepaul (F)
  • 7 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 M. Silistrie
  • 70 A. Akabou
  • 18 M. Nagida
  • 33 H. Hateboer
  • 8 S. Fofana
  • 10 L. Blas
  • 11 M. Tamari
  • 39 M. Meite
  • 65 N. Mukiele

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    10' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Embolo · Assist: E. Lepaul
  2. Rennes
    25' Rennes Var · Goal cancelled
    E. Lepaul
  3. Rennes
    29' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lepaul
  4. Le Havre
    34' Le Havre Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ebonog

    Foul

  5. Rennes
    44' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    Jérémy Jacquet

    Foul

  6. Le Havre
    45' Le Havre Goal · Penalty
    I. Soumare
  7. Rennes
    63' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Cisse · On: S. Fofana
  8. Rennes
    64' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    V. Rongier

    Foul

  9. Le Havre
    64' Le Havre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Namli · On: F. Doucoure
  10. Le Havre
    64' Le Havre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Mambimbi · On: G. Kyeremeh
  11. Rennes
    71' Rennes Var · Goal cancelled
    B. Embolo
  12. Le Havre
    78' Le Havre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Nego · On: Y. Kechta
  13. Le Havre
    79' Le Havre subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Ebonog · On: D. Pizarro
  14. Le Havre
    79' Le Havre Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ndiaye · Assist: G. Kyeremeh
  15. Le Havre
    90' Le Havre subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Ndiaye · On: E. K. Vinette
  16. Rennes
    90' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Lepaul · On: Mousa Tamari

Match Stats

Stat Le Havre Rennes
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 81% 85%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 9
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 390 543
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 1.71 1.11
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 316 463
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by B. Embolo gave Rennes a strong start, but their lead was cut short when Ibrahima Soumaré scored from the penalty spot just before halftime.
  • ▸ R. Ndiaye's late equalizer for Le Havre shifted momentum towards a more even finish to the match.