Match report

Lyon Defeats Le Havre 1-0 in Ligue 1 Match

Lyon
Lyon
1–0
FT
Le Havre
Le Havre
Dec 14, 2025

Lyon narrowly defeated Le Havre in a closely contested Ligue 1 match, winning 1-0 thanks to a goal by P. Sulc in the 52nd minute. Lyon's defense held firm against the determined attacks of Le Havre, who struggled with discipline issues as evidenced by multiple yellow cards. The visitors' best chance came early on when a penalty was overturned by VAR, but this failed to prevent Lyon from securing their victory.

Key Facts

  • • Lyon's P. Sulc scored the only goal in the 52nd minute.
  • • Le Havre's L. Nego received a yellow card for argument at 24 minutes.
  • • VAR overturned Lyon's penalty call involving C. Tolisso at 11 minutes.
  • • Three substitutions each from both teams, including Lyon bringing on Karabec and de Carvalho.

Lineups

Lyon

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Greif (G)
  • 33 H. Hateboer (D)
  • 22 C. Mata (D)
  • 19 M. Niakhate (D)
  • 16 Abner Vinicius (D)
  • 44 K. Merah (M)
  • 23 T. Morton (M)
  • 8 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 10 P. Sulc (F)
  • 20 M. Satriano (F)
  • 17 A. Moreira (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 R. Descamps
  • 21 R. Kluivert
  • 3 N. Tagliafico
  • 46 T. Goncalves
  • 7 A. Karabec
  • 39 M. de Carvalho
  • 18 R. Ghezzal
  • 32 A. Gomes
  • 34 A. Hamdani

Le Havre

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Diaw (G)
  • 7 L. Nego (D)
  • 93 A. Sangante (D)
  • 4 G. Lloris (D)
  • 18 Y. Zouaoui (D)
  • 14 R. Ndiaye (M)
  • 15 A. Seko (M)
  • 8 Y. Kechta (M)
  • 21 Y. Namli (F)
  • 70 A. Samatta (F)
  • 45 I. Soumare (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 L. Mpasi-Nzau
  • 23 T. Delaine
  • 13 F. Doucoure
  • 6 E. Youte Kinkoue
  • 78 D. N. Mosengo
  • 11 G. Kyeremeh
  • 10 F. Mambimbi
  • 33 N. Obougou
  • 34 K. Quetant

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    11' Lyon Var · Penalty cancelled
    C. Tolisso
  2. Le Havre
    24' Le Havre Card · Yellow Card
    L. Nego

    Argument

  3. Lyon
    37' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    T. Morton

    Foul

  4. Lyon
    52' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Sulc · Assist: A. Moreira
  5. Le Havre
    63' Le Havre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Nego · On: F. Doucoure
  6. Le Havre
    63' Le Havre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Kechta · On: G. Kyeremeh
  7. Le Havre
    68' Le Havre Card · Yellow Card
    R. Ndiaye

    Argument

  8. Le Havre
    71' Le Havre Card · Yellow Card
    A. Seko

    Foul

  9. Lyon
    73' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Satriano · On: A. Karabec
  10. Lyon
    73' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Merah · On: M. de Carvalho
  11. Lyon
    74' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Moussa Niakhaté

    Foul

  12. Le Havre
    78' Le Havre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Samatta · On: N. Obougou
  13. Le Havre
    78' Le Havre subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Namli · On: K. Quetant
  14. Lyon
    85' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Hateboer · On: R. Kluivert
  15. Lyon
    89' Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Sulc · On: R. Ghezzal

Match Stats

Stat Lyon Le Havre
Fouls 14 18
Pass Accuracy 84% 79%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 10
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 368 271
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 2.56 1.31
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 310 213
Shots Inside Box 14 7
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of Lyon when VAR overturned a penalty awarded to C. Tolisso at the 11th minute.
  • ▸ P. Sulc's goal in the 52nd minute provided a decisive lead for Lyon, who then focused on maintaining their advantage.