Match report
Strasbourg dominated Auxerre 5-1 in Ligue 1 with standout performances from Dario Essugo and Gessime Yassine.
Strasbourg secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Auxerre in Ligue 1 on Sunday at the Stade de la Meinau. Dario Essugo opened the scoring in the 41st minute, assisted by Joaquín Martínez Gauna, giving Strasbourg a 1-0 lead at half-time.
In the second half, Martial Godo doubled the lead in the 55th minute, with Gessime Yassine providing the assist. Conrad Harder then converted a penalty in the 62nd minute, making it 3-0 for Strasbourg.
Auxerre responded in the 68th minute when Cameron Archer scored, assisted by Romain Faivre, bringing the score to 3-1. However, Strasbourg quickly regained control, with Gessime Yassine scoring twice in quick succession, first in the 77th minute (assisted by Sebastian Nanasi) and again in the 85th minute (assisted by Joaquín Martínez Gauna).
Auxerre's Lamfia Dioubaté was sent off with a red card in the 74th minute, adding to their woes. The match saw Strasbourg dominate possession with 64% and an expected goals (xG) tally of 3.1 compared to Auxerre's 0.4.
Strasbourg had 6 shots on target and 5 corners, while Auxerre managed just 2 shots on target and no corners. Strasbourg now sit in 12th place on 10 points, while Auxerre are in 13th, also on 10 points, after 9 matches.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Strasbourg will face Auxerre in Ligue 1 on Sunday, 1 November at 14:00 GMT (15:00 CET) at the Stade de la Meinau.
Strasbourg have struggled recently, with no wins in their last five matches. They have lost four and drawn one, including a 3-0 defeat to Rennes FC on 25 October.
Auxerre, on the other hand, have shown better form with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five games. Their most recent match ended in a 1-1 draw against Le Mans on 25 October.
In the league table, Auxerre sit in 12th place with 10 points from 8 matches, while Strasbourg are in 16th place with 7 points from the same number of games.
Historically, the head-to-head record between these teams will play a role, but specific past results are not provided. Both teams will be eager to secure crucial points as the season progresses.
Strasbourg is most likely to win the game against Auxerre.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | -1 | 12 | |
| 12 | 9 | -1 | 10 | |
| 13 | 9 | -2 | 10 | |
| 14 | 9 | -10 | 10 | |
| 15 | 9 | -8 | 8 | |
| 16 | 9 | -9 | 8 |
Strasbourg and Auxerre finished 5-1 in the Ligue 1 (Regular Season 9) at Stade de la Meinau. Played: (your local time).
Strasbourg are 13th in the table on 10 points; Auxerre are 14th on 10.
Recent form: Strasbourg WLLLL, Auxerre LDWLW.
Head-to-head (last 7): Strasbourg 5 wins, 1 draws, Auxerre 1 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.