Match report

Lorient and Metz Draw 1-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Lorient
Lorient
1–1
FT
Metz
Metz
Jan 4, 2026

Lorient held off Metz to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the Ligue 1 match at Stade du Moustoir. Despite trailing early, Lorient found their equalizer through Benjamin Dieng but saw it disallowed due to VAR intervention. The game showcased fierce competition and tactical acumen from both sides.

Key Facts

  • • Metz's S. Sane scored the opening goal in the 29th minute with an assist from G. Hein.
  • • Lorient equalized through Benjamin Dieng in the 73rd minute, assisted by M. Bamba, but was later disallowed by VAR.
  • • M. Bamba and Koffi Kouao received yellow cards for Lorient and Metz respectively.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including J. Deminguet replacing A. Toure for Metz.

Lineups

Lorient

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 38 Y. Mvogo (G)
  • 5 B. Meite (D)
  • 32 N. Adjei (D)
  • 2 Igor Silva (D)
  • 93 J. Mvuka Mugisha (M)
  • 6 L. Abergel (M)
  • 8 N. Cadiou (M)
  • 11 T. Le Bris (M)
  • 17 J. Makengo (F)
  • 28 S. Soumano (F)
  • 10 P. Pagis (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 B. Kamara
  • 33 I. Akakpo
  • 35 L. Leaudais
  • 19 I. Monnier
  • 29 D. Karim
  • 9 M. Bamba
  • 12 B. Dieng
  • 34 D. Semedo
  • 14 T. Sanusi

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Fischer (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 38 S. Sane (D)
  • 4 U. Mboula (D)
  • 2 M. Colin (D)
  • 20 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 8 B. Traore (M)
  • 11 M. Mbaye (M)
  • 10 G. Hein (M)
  • 7 G. Tsitaishvili (M)
  • 23 I. Sane (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 O. Ba
  • 15 T. Yegbe
  • 25 C. Melieres
  • 97 F. Ballo-Toure
  • 12 A. Toure
  • 21 B. Stambouli
  • 9 G. Abuashvili
  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu
  • 99 J. Asoro

Timeline

  1. Metz
    29' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Sane · Assist: G. Hein
  2. Metz
    45'+1 Metz Card · Yellow Card
    I. Sane

    Time wasting

  3. Metz
    46' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: A. Toure
  4. Lorient
    60' Lorient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Soumano · On: M. Bamba
  5. Lorient
    60' Lorient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Makengo · On: B. Dieng
  6. Lorient
    63' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bamba

    Foul

  7. Metz
    69' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Koffi Kouao

    Foul

  8. Lorient
    73' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Dieng · Assist: M. Bamba
  9. Lorient
    74' Lorient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Laurent Abergel · On: D. Karim
  10. Metz
    79' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Sane · On: J. Asoro
  11. Lorient
    82' Lorient Var · Goal cancelled
    B. Dieng
  12. Metz
    85' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Boubacar Traoré · On: B. Stambouli
  13. Metz
    85' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Tsitaishvili · On: M. Bokele Mputu

Match Stats

Stat Lorient Metz
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 84% 90%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 433 581
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 1.44 0.41
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 365 522
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Sane's goal in the 29th minute gave Metz a crucial early lead and set the tone.
  • ▸ The disallowed equalizer by Benjamin Dieng, reviewed via VAR at 82nd minute, maintained Metz’s lead but was canceled out later.