AJ Auxerre secured an encouraging friendly win against Werder Bremen on Saturday, August 15th. The Burgundy club won 1-0 thanks to a goal from new signing Piedfort in the 50th minute, just one week before their official Ligue 1 opener at Lens.
This positive performance comes after a run of preseason games without a win. Will Stil's team had recorded a draw and a defeat following an initial victory against Lusitanos Saint-Maur. The starting eleven fielded against the Germans featured Diop in goal, behind a back four of Sy, Diomandé, Makosso, and Akpa. The midfield was occupied by Piedfort, Ahamada, and Danois, while the attack was led by Faivre, Bair, and Namaso.
This result against a Bundesliga side comes at the right time. It allows the squad to head into a always difficult trip to the Stade Bollaert-Delelis with a positive feeling. The win, even in a friendly, erases the taste of recent underwhelming performances against Orléans, Sochaux, and Troyes. The goal is now to build on this momentum for the first-day clash. The full season schedule is available on our fixtures page.
The winning goal was scored by Jean Piedfort, one of the summer's new signings. The midfielder, who arrived this offseason, found the net for the first time in his new colors. His strike was enough to make the difference against a reputable German outfit. This early contribution is a good sign for his integration into the Auxerre collective.
The other positive takeaway from this match was the clean sheet kept by the defense. Goalkeeper Diop and his back four managed to keep a shutout against Bremen's attacks. This defensive solidity will be a major asset for tackling a Ligue 1 season where every point will be precious. The stability provided by players like Diomandé at center-back is reassuring. The team's defensive statistics will be tracked throughout the season on our stats page.
The team now has only one week left to fine-tune its preparations. Attention turns entirely to the fixture on Saturday, August 22nd at Lens. This trip to the north will mark the real start of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season. The technical staff will analyze this final outing to refine the last tactical details. AJ Auxerre's next match is therefore scheduled for August 22nd, 2026, at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
