Match report

Metz and Lille Battle to a Goalless Draw in Ligue 1

Metz
Metz
0–0
FT
Lille
Lille
Feb 6, 2026

Metz and Lille played out an entertaining yet frustrating 0-0 draw in their Ligue 1 encounter. Both sides had opportunities to score, particularly Metz who saw a goal ruled out by VAR early on. Key moments included M. Fernandez-Pardo's yellow card for simulation from Lille and Koffi Kouao's booking for Metz.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Metz 0–0 Lille.
  • • Lille’s M. Fernandez-Pardo received a yellow card (7') due to simulation.
  • • VAR cancelled a goal by Metz's A. Toure at 20', and also nullified a potential penalty for Lille in the early minutes.
  • • Multiple substitutions occurred, notably Lille brought on H. Haraldsson and O. Giroud while Metz made several changes including J. Deminguet.

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Fischer (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 38 S. Sane (D)
  • 4 U. Mboula (D)
  • 97 F. Ballo-Toure (D)
  • 21 B. Stambouli (M)
  • 12 A. Toure (M)
  • 19 L. Michal (M)
  • 20 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 7 G. Tsitaishvili (M)
  • 30 H. Diallo (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 O. Ba
  • 15 T. Yegbe
  • 2 M. Colin
  • 70 B. Sarr
  • 10 G. Hein
  • 9 G. Abuashvili
  • 11 G. Kvilitaia
  • 18 N. Mbala
  • 33 B. Munongo

Lille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Ozer (G)
  • 22 T. Santos (D)
  • 23 A. Mandi (D)
  • 4 Alexsandro (D)
  • 15 R. Perraud (D)
  • 21 B. Andre (M)
  • 32 A. Bouaddi (M)
  • 20 N. Edjouma (M)
  • 10 H. Haraldsson (M)
  • 7 M. Fernandez-Pardo (M)
  • 9 O. Giroud (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 A. Gomes
  • 17 N. Mukau
  • 16 A. Bodart
  • 27 F. Correia
  • 3 N. Ngoy
  • 24 C. Verdonk
  • 28 G. Perrin
  • 35 S. Diaoune
  • 18 C. Mbemba

Timeline

  1. Lille
    7' Lille Card · Yellow Card
    M. Fernandez-Pardo

    Simulation

  2. Lille
    7' Lille Var · Penalty cancelled
    M. Fernandez-Pardo
  3. Metz
    20' Metz Var · Goal cancelled
    A. Toure
  4. Lille
    61' Lille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Edjouma · On: F. Correia
  5. Metz
    62' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Michal · On: G. Abuashvili
  6. Metz
    70' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: G. Hein
  7. Metz
    70' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Stambouli · On: B. Munongo
  8. Lille
    71' Lille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Haraldsson · On: G. Perrin
  9. Lille
    71' Lille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Giroud · On: S. Diaoune
  10. Metz
    73' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Koffi Kouao

    Foul

  11. Lille
    82' Lille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Santos · On: Ngal'ayel Mukau
  12. Lille
    82' Lille subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Perraud · On: Calvin Verdonk
  13. Metz
    90' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Tsitaishvili · On: G. Kvilitaia

Match Stats

Stat Metz Lille
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 80% 84%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 16
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 318 442
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 0.63 1.65
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 254 370
Shots Inside Box 2 12
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match took a significant turn early when VAR nullified both a goal for Metz and an awarded penalty to Lille, setting the tone for a cautious approach.
  • ▸ Metz’s Koffi Kouao was yellow carded at 73', which could have impacted their play as they tried to push forward in the latter stages.