Match report

Rennes and Auxerre Draw 2-2 in Ligue 1 Clash

Rennes
Rennes
2–2
FT
Auxerre
Auxerre
Oct 19, 2025

In a closely contested match, Rennes managed to hold off Auxerre with a 2-2 draw in their Ligue 1 fixture on October 19th. Goals from B. Embolo and S. Fofana for the hosts were answered by D. Namaso and L. Sinayoko's penalty for the visitors, securing an entertaining evening at Roazhon Park.

Key Facts

  • • D. Namaso scored early for Auxerre (8' minute)
  • • B. Embolo equalized for Rennes (18' minute)
  • • S. Fofana put Rennes ahead (56' minute)
  • • L. Sinayoko scored a penalty to level the score (72' minute)

Lineups

Rennes

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 30 B. Samba (G)
  • 36 A. Seidu (D)
  • 97 J. Jacquet (D)
  • 24 A. Rouault (D)
  • 10 L. Blas (M)
  • 45 M. Camara (M)
  • 21 V. Rongier (M)
  • 8 S. Fofana (M)
  • 26 Q. Merlin (M)
  • 9 E. Lepaul (F)
  • 7 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 70 A. Akabou
  • 50 M. Silistrie
  • 3 L. Brassier
  • 48 A. Ait Boudlal
  • 18 M. Nagida
  • 6 D. Cisse
  • 11 M. Tamari
  • 65 N. Mukiele
  • 39 M. Meite

Auxerre

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Leon (G)
  • 7 J. Casimir (D)
  • 29 M. Senaya (D)
  • 4 F. Sierralta (D)
  • 92 C. Akpa (D)
  • 14 G. Mensah (D)
  • 23 I. Osman (M)
  • 17 O. El Azzouzi (M)
  • 5 K. Danois (M)
  • 19 D. Namaso (M)
  • 10 L. Sinayoko (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 T. De Percin
  • 22 F. Oppegard
  • 27 L. Sy
  • 38 A. Petit Dol
  • 18 A. Diousse
  • 21 L. Coulibaly
  • 34 R. Matondo
  • 42 E. Owusu
  • 9 S. Mara

Timeline

  1. Auxerre
    8' Auxerre Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Namaso
  2. Rennes
    18' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Embolo · Assist: L. Blas
  3. Auxerre
    45' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    C. Akpa

    Foul

  4. Rennes
    56' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Fofana · Assist: E. Lepaul
  5. Auxerre
    68' Auxerre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Osman · On: L. Coulibaly
  6. Auxerre
    68' Auxerre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kévin Danois · On: Elisha Owusu
  7. Auxerre
    68' Auxerre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Josué Casimir · On: S. Mara
  8. Rennes
    69' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    A. Rouault

    Foul

  9. Auxerre
    72' Auxerre Goal · Penalty
    L. Sinayoko
  10. Auxerre
    76' Auxerre subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. El Azzouzi · On: A. Diousse
  11. Rennes
    77' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Blas · On: Mousa Tamari
  12. Rennes
    77' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Embolo · On: M. Meite
  13. Auxerre
    90' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    A. Diousse

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Auxerre
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 81% 78%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 418 395
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 2.03 1.51
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 338 308
Shots Inside Box 14 3
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Auxerre took an early lead through D. Namaso's goal, but Rennes quickly responded with B. Embolo equalizing 10 minutes later.
  • ▸ Rennes retook the lead in the second half when S. Fofana scored, only to see Auxerre level the game again through L. Sinayoko's penalty.