Auxerre kicked off its 2026-2027 season preparations in style on Saturday, crushing Lusitanos Saint-Maur (N1) 5-0 in its first friendly. The club, currently 15th in Ligue 1 with 34 points (8 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses), dominated throughout under new manager Will Still.
Bair’s brace and promising debuts
Theo Bair, back from a loan at Lausanne, scored twice in the first half (23rd, 27th), reminding fans of his offensive potential. Young Chinese striker Xiangxin Wei, a recent arrival, netted his first goal in France (66th) before assisting Liamfia Dioubaté (18), who has yet to play in Ligue 1.
New signings shine
New recruits Mamadou Diop (Grenoble), Sékou Fofana (Lausanne Sport), and Arthur Piedfort (Westerlo) made their debuts. Aristide Zossou also scored (47th), extending Auxerre’s lead.
Next up: Paris FC
Auxerre, riding a four-game winning streak (WWWW), will face Paris FC (11th) on August 12. The team will be without Marvin Senaya, currently sidelined with an injury.
