AJ Auxerre suffered a third Ligue 1 defeat this Saturday, losing 1-3 at home to Angers. This latest setback leaves the club bottom of the table with zero points after two matches, a situation detailed by player ratings published by Homme Du Match and L'Équipe.
How did Auxerre's players rate?
Specialist media outlets handed out their ratings for the Auxerre players after the match. The website Homme Du Match singled out goalkeeper Mamadou Diop, giving him a 7 out of 10 for his three notable saves despite conceding three goals. Captain Kévin Danois also received a good rating (7.5) for his dominance in duels and numerous recoveries. However, the central defence was criticised. L'Équipe highlighted the fragility of Sinaly Diomandé, described as "too clumsy in his duels and shaky with the ball at his feet". Homme Du Match gave him a 6.5, a score shared by Lamine Sy who committed several fouls. Elikya Legros, with a 7, was the highest-rated defender for his defensive work including several interceptions.
Who scored for Auxerre?
The only Auxerre goal came from Rémy Labeau Lascary. The striker, who was a constant threat according to Homme Du Match who rated him 8, got a goal back in the second half. His strike wasn't enough to turn the tide of a match dominated by Angers. The offensive contribution also came from Romain Faivre, who provided the assist for Labeau Lascary and was rated 7 by Homme Du Match before going off injured. Danny Namaso had a goal disallowed by VAR, summing up a frustrating night for the AJA attack which failed to capitalise on its chances.
What was Will Still's lineup?
Will Still had to deal with a depleted squad, as reported by Maxifoot. The coach was without the suspended Makosso, as well as several injured players like Okoh, Senaya, Coulibaly, Diouss and Fofana. He fielded a back four with Diop in goal, protected by Sy, Diomandé, Legros and Akpa. The midfield consisted of Ahamada, Piedfort and Danois. In attack, the trio of Faivre, Namaso and Labeau-Lascary was tasked with unsettling the Angers defence. These forced absences don't fully explain the performance, but they limited Will Still's options for changes during the match.
What is the club's current context?
This defeat puts Auxerre in a difficult situation early in the season. The club occupies 18th and last place in Ligue 1 with 0 points, 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses. AJA has conceded eight goals while scoring only three, for a goal difference of -5. They are already four points behind the leaders, Lille. The task won't get any easier looking at the schedule. The next fixture is a perilous trip to Lyon, currently second in the table, on September 4, 2026. You can check the full schedule on our fixtures page and follow the live standings on standings. The coaching staff will need to find solutions quickly to turn things around.
