AJ Auxerre will host OGC Nice in a Ligue 1 fixture on Friday, September 12, 2026. The match, scheduled for 8:45 PM at the Stade Abbé Deschamps, is part of the league's fourth matchday. Statistical preview data for this clash was compiled by Eurosport.
Auxerre approaches this game after suffering a defeat on the opening matchday in late August. The club currently sits 17th in the standings with 0 points, a record of one loss from one game, and recent form noted as L. The team has scored two goals but conceded five, resulting in a -3 goal difference. They trail league leaders Lille by four points. Before facing Nice, Auxerre will travel to face Olympique Lyonnais on September 4, an opponent currently fourth in the table. The squad is also dealing with injuries, as Assane Dioussé, Marvin Senaya and Sekou Fofana are currently sidelined, details of which are on our injuries page.
What is the recent head-to-head record?
The last five meetings between AJ Auxerre and OGC Nice give a slight edge to the Burgundy side. Auxerre has won two, Nice has won one, and two matches ended in draws. The most recent clash was on May 10, 2026, during Ligue 1's matchday 33. Prior to that, the teams met in the league on August 23, 2025 (matchday 2), March 14, 2025 (matchday 26), and August 18, 2024 (matchday 1). Their only French Cup meeting in this period was on January 6, 2024, in the round of 64.
How are both teams shaping up?
In preparation for this match, AJ Auxerre can draw confidence from a strong end to the 2025-2026 league season. The club's recent schedule shows a series of Ligue 1 matches: a game on August 22, 2026 (matchday 1), followed by fixtures on May 17, May 10, May 3, and April 25, 2026, corresponding to matchdays 34 through 31 of the previous campaign. For its part, OGC Nice had a busy May 2026. After the final Ligue 1 matchday on May 17, the club played in the Coupe de France final on May 22, lost to Paris Saint-Germain, and then contested the two-legged Ligue 1-Ligue 2 promotion/relegation playoffs on May 26 and 29. Their 2026-2027 season also began with a Ligue 1 match on August 22.
What is Auxerre's current Ligue 1 context?
Auxerre's league position demands a quick response. The opening defeat places the team in the lower part of the table, with an immediate goal to climb back up. The -3 goal difference is an area the team managed by David Guion must improve. The upcoming fixture list will be crucial, as shown on our fixtures page. After the trip to Lyon, hosting Nice represents a significant opportunity to earn points at home. The coaching staff will have to manage without three regular players, testing the squad's depth.
What are the key takeaways for this fixture?
This fourth-matchday encounter looks balanced on paper, judging by the direct confrontation statistics. AJ Auxerre holds a slight psychological advantage from its two wins in the last five meetings. However, the current form and results of both sides, which you can track via our standings page, will be the true deciders. The stakes for Auxerre are clear: to build a positive result after the Lyon game and avoid falling behind early in the season. The defensive performance will be under scrutiny, especially against a traditionally potent Nice attack.
