Match report

Lens Defeats Auxerre 1–0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Lens
Lens
1–0
FT
Auxerre
Auxerre
Jan 17, 2026

Lens emerged victorious against Auxerre with a solitary goal from W. Said in the 65th minute. The match was marred by multiple yellow cards, primarily affecting Auxerre's players, who struggled to mount an effective comeback after conceding.

Key Facts

  • • Lens defeated Auxerre 1–0 in Ligue 1.
  • • W. Said scored the only goal of the match for Lens.
  • • Malang Sarr provided the assist for Said's goal.
  • • Auxerre received multiple yellow cards, notably to Kevin Danois and Marvin Senaya.

Lineups

Lens

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 R. Risser (G)
  • 25 I. Ganiou (D)
  • 6 S. Baidoo (D)
  • 20 M. Sarr (D)
  • 23 S. Abdulhamid (M)
  • 28 A. Thomasson (M)
  • 5 A. Bulatovic (M)
  • 14 M. Udol (M)
  • 10 F. Thauvin (F)
  • 22 W. Said (F)
  • 38 R. Fofana (F)

Substitutes

  • 60 I. Jourdren
  • 2 R. Aguilar
  • 32 K. Antonio
  • 8 M. Sangare
  • 18 F. Sylla
  • 34 E. Garnier
  • 7 F. Sotoca
  • 19 A. Sima
  • 29 M. Guilavogui

Auxerre

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Leon (G)
  • 27 L. Sy (D)
  • 29 M. Senaya (D)
  • 20 S. Diomande (D)
  • 92 C. Akpa (D)
  • 22 F. Oppegard (D)
  • 8 N. Ahamada (M)
  • 17 O. El Azzouzi (M)
  • 5 K. Danois (M)
  • 10 L. Sinayoko (F)
  • 19 D. Namaso (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 T. De Percin
  • 38 A. Petit Dol
  • 21 L. Coulibaly
  • 9 S. Mara
  • 34 R. Matondo
  • 7 J. Casimir
  • 28 R. Faivre
  • 18 A. Diousse
  • 13 T. Siwe

Timeline

  1. Lens
    14' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    A. Thomasson

    Foul

  2. Auxerre
    24' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    S. Diomande

    Foul

  3. Auxerre
    27' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    Kévin Danois

    Foul

  4. Auxerre
    51' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    C. Akpa

    Foul

  5. Lens
    56' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Thomasson · On: Mamadou Sangare
  6. Lens
    56' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Fofana · On: A. Sima
  7. Auxerre
    60' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    Marvin Senaya

    Foul

  8. Lens
    65' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Abdulhamid · On: R. Aguilar
  9. Lens
    65' Lens subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Said · On: M. Guilavogui
  10. Lens
    65' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Said · Assist: Malang Sarr
  11. Auxerre
    76' Auxerre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kévin Danois · On: R. Matondo
  12. Auxerre
    76' Auxerre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marvin Senaya · On: Josué Casimir
  13. Auxerre
    76' Auxerre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Ahamada · On: R. Faivre
  14. Lens
    80' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    M. Guilavogui

    Foul

  15. Lens
    86' Lens subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Thauvin · On: F. Sotoca
  16. Auxerre
    87' Auxerre subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Namaso · On: S. Mara
  17. Auxerre
    87' Auxerre subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. El Azzouzi · On: A. Diousse
  18. Auxerre
    90'+5 Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    A. Diousse

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Lens Auxerre
Fouls 19 20
Pass Accuracy 81% 77%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 5
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 407 434
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 0
xG 2.66 0.55
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 329 335
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game turned in favor of Lens when W. Said scored the only goal at 65 minutes, capitalizing on an assist from Malang Sarr.
  • ▸ Auxerre's multiple yellow cards disrupted their rhythm and ability to launch counterattacks.