Match report

Lorient Defeats Angers 2-0 in Ligue 1 Match

Lorient
Lorient
2–0
FT
Angers
Angers
Feb 15, 2026

Lorient proved too strong for visiting Angers on Wednesday evening, securing a 2-0 win to keep their Ligue 1 ambitions alive. Pablo Pagis opened the scoring early with an assist from A. Kouassi, and J. Makengo added a second goal in the second half. Despite multiple substitutions, Angers were unable

Key Facts

  • • Lorient defeated Angers 2-0
  • • Pablo Pagis scored the first goal (9th minute)
  • • J. Makengo netted the second goal (58th minute)
  • • Angers made several substitutions in the latter half but could not find a way past Lorient's defense

Lineups

Lorient

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 38 Y. Mvogo (G)
  • 2 Igor Silva (D)
  • 3 M. Talbi (D)
  • 44 D. Yongwa (D)
  • 11 T. Le Bris (M)
  • 8 N. Cadiou (M)
  • 6 L. Abergel (M)
  • 43 A. Kouassi (M)
  • 17 J. Makengo (F)
  • 10 P. Pagis (F)
  • 12 B. Dieng (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 B. Kamara
  • 32 N. Adjei
  • 77 P. Katseris
  • 5 B. Meite
  • 62 A. Avom
  • 29 D. Karim
  • 9 M. Bamba
  • 28 S. Soumano
  • 15 A. Tosin

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)
  • 27 L. Raolisoa (M)
  • 9 G. Koyalipou (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Zinga
  • 26 F. Hanin
  • 24 E. Biumla
  • 25 A. Bamba
  • 15 P. Capelle
  • 5 M. Courcoul
  • 7 A. Sbai
  • 35 P. Peter
  • 36 L. Machine

Timeline

  1. Lorient
    9' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    Pablo Pagis · Assist: A. Kouassi
  2. Lorient
    58' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Makengo
  3. Angers
    67' Angers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Yassin Belkhdim · On: F. Hanin
  4. Angers
    67' Angers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ekomie · On: A. Sbai
  5. Lorient
    74' Lorient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pablo Pagis · On: D. Karim
  6. Lorient
    74' Lorient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Dieng · On: S. Soumano
  7. Angers
    75' Angers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Koyalipou · On: P. Peter
  8. Angers
    75' Angers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Louis Mouton · On: L. Machine
  9. Angers
    81' Angers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. van den Boomen · On: M. Courcoul
  10. Lorient
    85' Lorient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Le Bris · On: P. Katseris
  11. Lorient
    86' Lorient subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Yongwa · On: Bamo Meïté

Match Stats

Stat Lorient Angers
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 89% 87%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 10
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 641 453
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 0.95 0.42
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 573 392
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Pablo Pagis' early goal set the tone for Lorient, giving them confidence to control the game.
  • ▸ J. Makengo's second goal in the 58th minute effectively sealed Angers' fate and put an end to any comeback hopes.