Lyon vs AJ Auxerre Highlights - September 04, 2026

Lyon beat AJ Auxerre 3-1 in Ligue 1 on September 04, 2026. The match was played at Groupama Stadium.

Felix Bacher (28'), Zachary Athekame (31'), Ernest Nuamah (53') scored for Lyon. Cameron Archer (42') scored for AJ Auxerre.

Lyon went into the game in position 4, on 4 points. They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Lyon arrived unbeaten in 3. At kick-off AJ Auxerre stood in position 18 with 0 points.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. That run had left AJ Auxerre 3 games without defeat.

Loïs Openda sent an effort off target for Lyon (3'). Moments later, Ernest Nuamah saw a shot blocked (7').

Loïs Openda shot wide for Lyon on 7 minutes. Arthur Piedfort was booked for AJ Auxerre (26').

Soon after, Ernest Nuamah picked out Felix Bacher, who scored for Lyon (28'). Zachary Athekame scored for Lyon on 31 minutes after a pass from Loïs Openda.

Corentin Tolisso tested the goalkeeper for Lyon (37'). Shortly afterwards, Cameron Archer scored for AJ Auxerre on 42 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Loïs Openda’s effort (45'+3').

After the break, Remy Labeau Lascary could not find the target for AJ Auxerre (49'). Clément Akpa tested the goalkeeper for AJ Auxerre (49').

Moments later, Pavel Sulc picked out Ernest Nuamah, who scored for Lyon (53'). Danny Namaso forced a save for AJ Auxerre on 56 minutes.

The referee cautioned Felix Bacher of Lyon on 62 minutes. Soon after, Mads Bidstrup sent an effort off target for Lyon (66').

Rayan Mandengue was booked for AJ Auxerre (68').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Loïs Openda’s effort (69').

Tyler Morton shot wide for Lyon on 71 minutes. Loïs Openda tested the goalkeeper for Lyon (89').

Substitutions: Lyon 5, AJ Auxerre 5.

Lyon controlled 63.5% of possession. Lyon had 21 shots with 7 on target, while AJ Auxerre had 8 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Lyon 2, AJ Auxerre 5. Corners: Lyon 9, AJ Auxerre 5.

Lyon completed the most passes, 519 in total at 85.9% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.