Match report

Metz and Angers Draw 1-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Metz
Metz
1–1
FT
Angers
Angers
Sep 14, 2025

Metz and Angers played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. J. Gbamin gave Metz the lead early on with a goal set up by Hein, but Angers equalized through H. Abdelli's late penalty.

Key Facts

  • • Metz vs Angers 1-1 draw in Ligue 1
  • • J. Gbamin scored for Metz at 14'
  • • H. Abdelli equalized from the spot at 90' after a VAR decision
  • • Substitutions included G. Tsitaishvili and I. Sane replacing players for Metz, while Angers made multiple changes late in the game

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Fischer (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 5 J. Gbamin (D)
  • 15 T. Yegbe (D)
  • 12 A. Toure (D)
  • 21 B. Stambouli (M)
  • 8 B. Traore (M)
  • 7 G. Tsitaishvili (M)
  • 10 G. Hein (M)
  • 23 I. Sane (M)
  • 30 H. Diallo (F)

Substitutes

  • 61 P. Sy
  • 2 M. Colin
  • 25 C. Melieres
  • 20 J. Deminguet
  • 29 I. Guerti
  • 9 G. Abuashvili
  • 14 C. Sabaly
  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu
  • 24 B. Madjo

Angers

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 H. Koffi (G)
  • 2 C. Arcus (D)
  • 4 O. Camara (D)
  • 21 J. Lefort (D)
  • 26 F. Hanin (D)
  • 14 Y. Belkhdim (M)
  • 93 H. Belkebla (M)
  • 27 L. Raolisoa (M)
  • 6 L. Mouton (M)
  • 11 S. Cherif (M)
  • 35 P. Peter (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Zinga
  • 3 J. Ekomie
  • 25 A. Bamba
  • 24 E. Biumla
  • 15 P. Capelle
  • 5 M. Courcoul
  • 10 H. Abdelli
  • 36 L. Machine
  • 17 J. Kalumba

Timeline

  1. Metz
    14' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gbamin · Assist: G. Hein
  2. Angers
    45'+2 Angers Card · Yellow Card
    Haris Belkebla

    Foul

  3. Angers
    61' Angers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Hanin · On: J. Ekomie
  4. Angers
    61' Angers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Cherif · On: L. Machine
  5. Metz
    72' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Tsitaishvili · On: G. Abuashvili
  6. Metz
    72' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Sane · On: C. Sabaly
  7. Angers
    72' Angers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Louis Mouton · On: H. Abdelli
  8. Angers
    80' Angers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Raolisoa · On: J. Kalumba
  9. Metz
    85' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Stambouli · On: J. Deminguet
  10. Angers
    87' Angers Var · Penalty confirmed
    Haris Belkebla
  11. Angers
    90' Angers Goal · Penalty
    H. Abdelli

Match Stats

Stat Metz Angers
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 87%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 542 443
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 1.71 2.27
Shots off Target 1 6
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 2 2
Accurate Passes 481 387
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Metz took an early lead through J. Gbamin's goal at 14', setting a strong tone for the match.
  • ▸ Angers' equalizer came from H. Abdelli, who converted a penalty in stoppage time after VAR confirmation, securing a point for his team.