Olympique Lyonnais welcome a struggling Auxerre side to Groupama Stadium, and on paper, this looks like the perfect opportunity for Paulo Fonseca’s men to keep their early-season momentum rolling in Ligue 1.
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Lyon vs Auxerre: Match Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Olympique Lyonnais vs Auxerre |
| Competition | Ligue 1, Round 3 |
| Venue | Groupama Stadium, Lyon |
| Date | Friday, 4 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 13:00 local / 11:00 UTC |
| Lyon’s form | Unbeaten — 1 win, 1 draw (4 points) |
| Auxerre’s form | Two-game losing run (0 points) |
Lyon vs Auxerre Preview: Contrasting Fortunes Collide
Lyon head into this one full of confidence. Under Paulo Fonseca, they’ve started the campaign unbeaten, opening with a win at Toulouse before being held to a 1-1 draw against Le Havre — a tally bettered only by AS Monaco so far this season. Corentin Tolisso has been a menace for Auxerre historically, contributing directly to four goals across their last four meetings, and he’ll look to torment them again from midfield.
Auxerre, on the other hand, are already searching for answers. A heavy 5-2 defeat to Lens followed by a 3-1 home loss to Angers has left Will Still’s side pointless and rooted near the bottom of the table. With as many as seven players reportedly unavailable, this fixture arrives at a tough moment for Les Bourguignons.
Predicted Lineups
Lyon (4-2-3-1): Greif; Athekame, Niakhaté, Bacher, Tagliafico; Bidstrup, Morton; Nuamah, Tolisso, Boudache; Openda
Auxerre (4-1-2-3): Diop; Sy, Diomandé, Makosso, Akpa; Piedfort; Danois, Ahamada, Faivre; Namaso, Labeau-Lascary
Prediction
Lyon are unbeaten in their last four meetings with Auxerre and have won five of their last seven home clashes against them. Given Auxerre’s injury crisis and poor early form, a comfortable Lyon win with goals at both ends looks the likeliest outcome.
How to Watch
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FAQs
Q1: What time does Lyon vs Auxerre kick off?
The match kicks off at 13:00 local time (11:00 UTC) on Friday, 4 September 2026, at Groupama Stadium in Lyon.
Q2: How many players is Auxerre missing for this match?
Reports suggest Auxerre could be without as many as seven players for this fixture due to injuries and fitness concerns.
