League 1
7:45 p.mMarch 13, 2026
Regular season – 26
Orange velodrome
Referee: Marc Bollengier, France
Marseille
Auxerre
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0.88
Expected Goals (xG)
0.31
Passing by
451 (87%)
Accurate passes
305 (80%)
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16
G
Donovan Leon
6.9
22
d
Fredrik Oppegaard
6.2
92
d
Clement bag
6.7
d
Sinaly Diomandé
90+4′ missingd
Bryan Okoh
45′ Stumbled
27
d
Lamine Sy
7.2
19
M
Danny Namaso
6.2
5
M
Kevin Danes
7.2
42
M
Elisha Owusu (C)
7.0
7
M
Joshua Casimir
6.3
9
F
Mara dry
6.5
trainer
Christophe Pelissier
Ligue 1 Classification – Ligue 1
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- Champions League qualification
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
Marseille secured a vital win at home to Auxerre thanks to a late goal from Amine Gouiri.
Marseille overcame Auxerre with a 1-0 win at the Orange Vélodrome on 13 March 2026. Substitute Amine Gouiri struck in the 79th minute to secure crucial Ligue 1 points for the hosts.
This tense match pitted third-placed Marseille, who are looking to cement their Champions League qualification hopes, against 16th-placed Auxerre, fighting hard against relegation. Marseille’s recent form had been mixed, while Auxerre tried to build on a string of draws.
The first half was a cautious affair, dominated by tactical midfield battles. Both teams struggled to create significant scoring opportunities in the early exchanges.
Marseille received two early bookings. Facundo Medina received a yellow card in the 22nd minute for tripping. Conrad Jaden Egan-Riley was also booked in the 37th minute for a similar foul.
Auxerre’s B. Okoh was cautioned for tripping just before the break, in the 45th minute. The half ended without either side finding an equaliser, leaving the fans wanting more offensive play.
The goalless first half meant that both coaches had to reassess their strategies. Marseille needed to find a way to unlock Auxerre’s disciplined defence. Auxerre wanted to maintain their form and take advantage of any opportunity to counterattack.
In the second half, Marseille intensified the pressure. Managerial changes quickly followed, giving new impetus to the home attack.
Amine Gouiri was introduced by Conrad Jaden Egan-Riley in the 62nd minute, a move that would prove to be crucial. Geoffrey Kondogbia was also replaced by Emerson in the 63rd minute as Marseille pressed for a win.
Auxerre responded with substitutions of their own, entering S. Mara and Lamine Sy in the 67th minute, followed by J. Casimir in the 75th minute. They hoped to stem the tide and find an equaliser.
Finally, the breakthrough came in the 79th minute. Amine Gouiri, a few minutes after coming on, found the back of the net to give Marseille a hard-earned lead. His goal sparked joyous celebrations at the Orange Velodrome.
The closing stages were marked by rising tension and more yellow cards. I. Paixao was booked in minute 78, followed by Quinten Timber in minute 90+1. S. Diomande de l’Auxerre were also booked in the 90+4th minute as they desperately looked for a late goal.
Marseille dominated possession with 58% and registered 16 shots in total, with 3 on target. Auxerre managed 8 shots, also with 3 on target, despite 42% possession. Marseille’s expected goals (xG) stood at 0.88, reflecting their attacking efforts, while Auxerre’s 0.31 showed their struggle to create clear-cut chances.
This hard-fought 1-0 win further cemented Marseille’s strong position in the top flight of Ligue 1. For Auxerre, the defeat means they remain in a tough relegation battle, needing to find form quickly.
