Match report

Toulouse Stuns Metz with a 4-0 Victory in Ligue 1

Toulouse
Toulouse
4–0
FT
Metz
Metz
Oct 19, 2025

Toulouse delivered a stunning performance against Metz in their Ligue 1 clash on October 19th. The team secured a dominant 4-0 victory with goals from F. Magri, Aron Dønnum, Y. Gboho, and C. Cresswell. This win places Toulouse firmly within the top half of the league table, while Metz struggle to maintain their position.

Key Facts

  • • Toulouse's F. Magri scored in the 2nd minute with an assist from Emersonn.
  • • Aron Dønnum netted a penalty for Toulouse in the 8th minute.
  • • Metz’s S. Sane was sent off in injury time before halftime, leaving Metz to play the remainder of the match with ten men.
  • • Y. Gboho extended Toulouse's lead in the 79th minute with an assist from C. Cresswell.
  • • C. Cresswell sealed the win for Toulouse with a goal in the 84th minute, assisted by Aron Dønnum.

Lineups

Toulouse

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Restes (G)
  • 19 D. Sidibe (D)
  • 4 C. Cresswell (D)
  • 2 R. Nicolaisen (D)
  • 15 A. Donnum (M)
  • 23 C. Casseres (M)
  • 17 A. Francis (M)
  • 24 D. Methalie (M)
  • 9 F. Magri (F)
  • 20 Emersonn (F)
  • 10 Y. Gboho (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 K. Haug
  • 35 S. Koumbassa
  • 3 M. McKenzie
  • 12 W. Kamanzi
  • 45 A. Vossah
  • 77 M. Sauer
  • 31 N. Edjouma
  • 11 S. Hidalgo
  • 7 J. Vignolo

Metz

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Fischer (G)
  • 5 J. Gbamin (D)
  • 38 S. Sane (D)
  • 97 F. Ballo-Toure (D)
  • 39 K. Kouao (M)
  • 8 B. Traore (M)
  • 12 A. Toure (M)
  • 9 G. Abuashvili (M)
  • 10 G. Hein (F)
  • 14 C. Sabaly (F)
  • 30 H. Diallo (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 M. Colin
  • 15 T. Yegbe
  • 20 J. Deminguet
  • 21 B. Stambouli
  • 99 J. Asoro
  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu
  • 23 I. Sane
  • 7 G. Tsitaishvili
  • 61 P. Sy

Timeline

  1. Toulouse
    2' Toulouse Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Magri · Assist: Emersonn
  2. Toulouse
    8' Toulouse Goal · Penalty
    Aron Dønnum
  3. Metz
    34' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    G. Abuashvili

    Foul

  4. Toulouse
    37' Toulouse Card · Yellow Card
    F. Magri

    Foul

  5. Metz
    45'+2 Metz Card · Red Card
    S. Sane

    Foul

  6. Metz
    46' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Abuashvili · On: T. Yegbe
  7. Toulouse
    64' Toulouse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Magri · On: Mark McKenzie
  8. Toulouse
    64' Toulouse subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Sidibe · On: Mario Sauer
  9. Metz
    71' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Boubacar Traoré · On: J. Deminguet
  10. Metz
    71' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Ballo-Toure · On: G. Tsitaishvili
  11. Toulouse
    74' Toulouse Card · Yellow Card
    Emersonn

    Foul

  12. Toulouse
    76' Toulouse subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dayann Methalie · On: W. Kamanzi
  13. Toulouse
    76' Toulouse subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Emersonn · On: S. Hidalgo
  14. Toulouse
    79' Toulouse Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Gboho · Assist: C. Cresswell
  15. Toulouse
    83' Toulouse subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Gboho · On: J. Vignolo
  16. Metz
    83' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Hein · On: I. Sane
  17. Metz
    84' Metz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Diallo · On: J. Asoro
  18. Toulouse
    84' Toulouse Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Cresswell · Assist: Aron Dønnum

Match Stats

Stat Toulouse Metz
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 90%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 16 2
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 325 608
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 2.54 0.08
Shots off Target 6 0
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 272 545
Shots Inside Box 13 1
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals from Magri and Dønnum within eight minutes set the tone for Toulouse’s control over Metz.
  • ▸ Metz's S. Sane was sent off before halftime, significantly impacting their defensive capabilities.