Match report

Lyon Defeats Angers 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Lyon
Lyon
1–0
FT
Angers
Angers
Sep 19, 2025

Lyon held off fierce competition from Angers to secure a vital 1-0 victory in their latest Ligue 1 fixture. The match was marked by strong defensive efforts and a solitary goal by Tessmann, who capitalized on an opportunity in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Lyon 1-0 Angers
  • • Goal Scorer: T. Tessmann (Lyon)
  • • Yellow Cards: J. Lefort, Carlens Arcus (Angers), Moussa Niakhaté, K. Merah (Lyon)

Lineups

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Greif (G)
  • 98 A. Maitland-Niles (D)
  • 22 C. Mata (D)
  • 19 M. Niakhate (D)
  • 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 6 T. Tessmann (M)
  • 44 K. Merah (M)
  • 7 A. Karabec (M)
  • 8 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 11 M. Fofana (M)
  • 20 M. Satriano (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 L. Diarra
  • 41 T. Barisic
  • 21 R. Kluivert
  • 39 M. de Carvalho
  • 10 P. Sulc
  • 17 A. Moreira
  • 18 R. Ghezzal
  • 32 A. Gomes
  • 29 E. Molebe

Angers

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 H. Koffi (G)
  • 2 C. Arcus (D)
  • 4 O. Camara (D)
  • 21 J. Lefort (D)
  • 3 J. Ekomie (D)
  • 6 L. Mouton (M)
  • 93 H. Belkebla (M)
  • 14 Y. Belkhdim (M)
  • 27 L. Raolisoa (F)
  • 35 P. Peter (F)
  • 17 J. Kalumba (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Zinga
  • 26 F. Hanin
  • 25 A. Bamba
  • 24 E. Biumla
  • 15 P. Capelle
  • 5 M. Courcoul
  • 10 H. Abdelli
  • 36 L. Machine
  • 11 S. Cherif

Timeline

  1. Angers
    20' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lefort

    Foul

  2. Lyon
    22' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Moussa Niakhaté

    Handball

  3. Angers
    37' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    Carlens Arcus

    Foul

  4. Lyon
    53' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    K. Merah

    Foul

  5. Angers
    61' Angers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Louis Mouton · On: H. Abdelli
  6. Angers
    62' Angers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kalumba · On: S. Cherif
  7. Lyon
    64' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Merah · On: P. Sulc
  8. Lyon
    65' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Tessmann
  9. Lyon
    81' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Tolisso · On: M. de Carvalho
  10. Angers
    81' Angers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Yassin Belkhdim · On: P. Capelle
  11. Lyon
    90'+2 Lyon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Karabec · On: R. Ghezzal
  12. Angers
    90' Angers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Raolisoa · On: L. Machine

Match Stats

Stat Lyon Angers
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 91% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 583 284
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 1.81 1.18
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 529 227
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tessmann's goal in the 65th minute provided Lyon with a crucial lead that they defended to secure the win.
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions by both teams in the second half altered the match momentum, especially after Angers made two consecutive changes.