Match report

Lorient 3-3 Stade Brestois: An Entertaining Draw in Ligue 1

Lorient
Lorient
3–3
FT
Stade Brestois 29
Stade Brestois 29
Oct 19, 2025

Lorient held off a spirited comeback from Stade Brestois to secure a hard-fought draw at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium. Early goals by T. Le Bris and an own goal by J. Makengo put Lorient in control, but R. Del Castillo's penalty and late equalizer by S. Soumano ensured both teams left with a point.

Key Facts

  • T. Le Bris scored the first goal for Lorient after just 2 minutes.
  • J. Dina Ebimbe netted an equalizer for Stade Brestois in the 34th minute.
  • Lorient's second goal came from an own goal by J. Makengo in the 44th minute, making it 2-1 to Lorient at halftime.
  • A. Kouassi scored Lorient's third goal with a well-placed shot in the 55th minute.
  • R. Del Castillo converted a penalty for Stade Brestois in the 86th minute to level the score again at 3-3.

Lineups

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)
  • 17 J. Makengo (F)
  • 10 P. Pagis (F)
  • 9 M. Bamba (F)

Substitutes

  • 93 J. Mvuka Mugisha
  • 15 A. Tosin
  • 32 N. Adjei
  • 21 B. Kamara
  • 44 D. Yongwa
  • 12 B. Dieng
  • 8 N. Cadiou
  • 28 S. Soumano
  • 2 Igor Silva

Stade Brestois 29

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Majecki (G)
  • 77 K. Lala (D)
  • 5 B. Chardonnet (D)
  • 44 S. Coulibaly (D)
  • 2 B. Locko (D)
  • 13 J. Chotard (M)
  • 8 H. Magnetti (M)
  • 10 R. Del Castillo (M)
  • 23 K. Doumbia (M)
  • 7 J. Dina Ebimbe (M)
  • 19 L. Ajorque (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 G. Coudert
  • 4 J. M. Diaz
  • 26 J. Le Cardinal
  • 33 H. Makalou
  • 29 L. Tousart
  • 99 P. Mboup
  • 14 R. Labeau Lascary

Timeline

  1. Lorient
    2' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Le Bris · Assist: A. Kouassi
  2. Stade Brestois 29
    34' Stade Brestois 29 Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Dina Ebimbe · Assist: B. Locko
  3. Stade Brestois 29
    44' Stade Brestois 29 Goal · Own Goal
    J. Makengo
  4. Stade Brestois 29
    51' Stade Brestois 29 Card · Yellow Card
    Ludovic Ajorque

    Argument

  5. Lorient
    55' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kouassi · Assist: T. Le Bris
  6. Lorient
    62' Lorient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Makengo · On: A. Tosin
  7. Stade Brestois 29
    64' Stade Brestois 29 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kamory Doumbia · On: L. Tousart
  8. Stade Brestois 29
    64' Stade Brestois 29 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Dina Ebimbe · On: R. Labeau Lascary
  9. Lorient
    73' Lorient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pablo Pagis · On: B. Dieng
  10. Lorient
    73' Lorient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bamba · On: S. Soumano
  11. Stade Brestois 29
    78' Stade Brestois 29 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Lala · On: J. Le Cardinal
  12. Lorient
    83' Lorient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Le Bris · On: J. Mvuka Mugisha
  13. Lorient
    83' Lorient subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Kouassi · On: D. Yongwa
  14. Lorient
    84' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    Bamo Meïté

    Foul

  15. Stade Brestois 29
    86' Stade Brestois 29 Goal · Penalty
    R. Del Castillo
  16. Stade Brestois 29
    88' Stade Brestois 29 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Del Castillo · On: P. Mboup
  17. Stade Brestois 29
    89' Stade Brestois 29 Card · Yellow Card
    J. Le Cardinal

    Argument

  18. Lorient
    89' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Soumano · Assist: B. Dieng
  19. Lorient
    90'+4 Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    A. Tosin

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lorient Stade Brestois 29
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 82% 84%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 390 405
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.20 1.59
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 321 340
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • Lorient's early lead was crucial as they quickly capitalized on their chances, with T. Le Bris and an own goal by J. Makengo putting them ahead.
  • Stade Brestois' determination shone through in the second half when R. Del Castillo converted a penalty to draw level again at 3-3, showcasing resilience and commitment.