Match report

Rennes and Le Havre Draw 1-1 in Ligue 1 Match

Rennes
Rennes
1–1
FT
Le Havre
Le Havre
Jan 18, 2026

Rennes and Le Havre played to a thrilling draw of 1-1 in their latest Ligue 1 clash. Despite early substitutions and a VAR controversy, both teams showcased resilience. Rennes' Blaise Embolo scored an equalizer for the hosts after Fiston Mambimbi had given Le Havre the lead.

Key Facts

  • • Fiston Mambimbi (Le Havre) opened the scoring in the 69th minute.
  • • Blaise Embolo (Rennes) equalized for Rennes in the 86th minute.
  • • Mousa Tamari (Rennes) received a yellow card in the 33rd minute due to an argument with officials.
  • • VAR canceled a goal by E. Lepaul of Rennes in the 60th minute.
  • • Multiple substitutions occurred in both teams, notably Q. Merlin and E. Lepaul coming on for Rennes.

Lineups

Rennes

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 B. Samba (G)
  • 36 A. Seidu (D)
  • 24 A. Rouault (D)
  • 3 L. Brassier (D)
  • 21 V. Rongier (M)
  • 95 P. Frankowski (M)
  • 45 M. Camara (M)
  • 26 Q. Merlin (M)
  • 11 M. Tamari (M)
  • 7 B. Embolo (F)
  • 9 E. Lepaul (F)

Substitutes

  • 60 K. Belazzoug
  • 50 M. Silistrie
  • 18 M. Nagida
  • 4 G. Kamara
  • 6 D. Cisse
  • 8 S. Fofana
  • 10 L. Blas
  • 35 E. Legendre
  • 39 M. Meite

Le Havre

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 77 L. Mpasi-Nzau (G)
  • 93 A. Sangante (D)
  • 15 A. Seko (D)
  • 4 G. Lloris (D)
  • 7 L. Nego (M)
  • 26 S. Ebonog (M)
  • 14 R. Ndiaye (M)
  • 18 Y. Zouaoui (M)
  • 10 F. Mambimbi (F)
  • 45 I. Soumare (F)
  • 33 K. Quetant (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 P. Argney
  • 13 F. Doucoure
  • 27 E. K. Vinette
  • 32 T. Pembele
  • 17 S. Boufal
  • 8 Y. Kechta
  • 11 G. Kyeremeh
  • 25 A. Samatta
  • 20 N. Obougou

Timeline

  1. Le Havre
    24' Le Havre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Soumare · On: A. Samatta
  2. Rennes
    33' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    Mousa Tamari

    Argument

  3. Le Havre
    42' Le Havre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Lloris · On: T. Pembele
  4. Rennes
    60' Rennes Var · Goal cancelled
    E. Lepaul
  5. Le Havre
    69' Le Havre Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Mambimbi · Assist: R. Ndiaye
  6. Le Havre
    72' Le Havre Card · Yellow Card
    K. Quetant

    Foul

  7. Rennes
    73' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Q. Merlin · On: L. Blas
  8. Rennes
    73' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Lepaul · On: M. Meite
  9. Le Havre
    75' Le Havre Card · Yellow Card
    Lionel M'Pasi

    Time wasting

  10. Le Havre
    79' Le Havre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Quetant · On: F. Doucoure
  11. Le Havre
    79' Le Havre subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Mambimbi · On: S. Boufal
  12. Le Havre
    79' Le Havre subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: Y. Kechta
  13. Rennes
    80' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mousa Tamari · On: E. Legendre
  14. Rennes
    86' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Embolo · Assist: L. Blas
  15. Rennes
    90'+2 Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Przemysław Frankowski · On: S. Fofana
  16. Le Havre
    90' Le Havre Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ebonog

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Le Havre
Fouls 18 14
Pass Accuracy 80% 73%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 10 6
Total Passes 392 341
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 2.61 0.75
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 315 249
Shots Inside Box 10 2
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 9 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Le Havre took an early lead through Mambimbi's goal in the 69th minute, breaking the deadlock.
  • ▸ Rennes' equalizer by Blaise Embolo in the 86th minute shifted momentum and secured a crucial point for Rennes.