Paris FC defeated AS Monaco 3-1 at Stade Jean Bouin.

The Ligue 1 clash between Paris FC and AS Monaco unfolded on 1 November 2026 under the lights of Stade Jean Bouin in Paris. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, and the home crowd witnessed a lively encounter that produced four goals and several bookings.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough came in the 38th minute when Lassine Sinayoko opened the scoring for Paris FC. The forward received a precise pass from Maxime López and unleashed a right-footed shot from the centre of the box that nestled into the bottom left corner, putting the hosts ahead. Just six minutes later, Sinayoko doubled his tally. A through ball from Moses Simon released him inside the area, and he finished with a right-footed strike from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner, extending Paris FC’s lead to 2-0.

Monaco responded in the 65th minute. Folarin Balogun capitalised on a cross from Vanderson, meeting the ball with his left foot from very close range and directing it into the bottom left corner to make it 2-1. Three minutes after Monaco’s goal, Vanderson was cautioned for a bad foul and received a yellow card in the 68th minute.

Paris FC restored a two-goal cushion in the 74th minute. Pablo Pagis, positioned in the centre of the box, took a right-footed shot that found the bottom left corner after an assist from Sinayoko, bringing the score to 3-1. The remainder of the match saw a flurry of bookings: Hamari Traoré was shown a yellow card for a bad foul in the 85th minute, while Lamine Camara (Monaco) and Pablo Pagis (Paris FC) each received yellow cards in the 88th minute. No further goals were added, and the match concluded with Paris FC holding a comfortable 3-1 lead.

Standout performers

Lassine Sinayoko was the clear hero for Paris FC, netting a brace and providing the assist for Pablo Pagis’s goal. His clinical finishing in the 38th and 44th minutes set the tone for the home side. Maxime López and Moses Simon contributed valuable service that unlocked Monaco’s defence. For Monaco, Folarin Balogun’s goal in the 65th minute offered a brief resurgence, while Vanderson’s cross created the chance.

Match facts

  • Final score: Paris FC 3-1 AS Monaco
  • Scorers:
    • Lassine Sinayoko (38’, 44’) – assists: Maxime López, Moses Simon
    • Folarin Balogun (65’) – assist: Vanderson
    • Pablo Pagis (74’) – assist: Lassine Sinayoko
  • Bookings:
    • Vanderson (Monaco) – 68’ (bad foul)
    • Hamari Traoré (Paris FC) – 85’ (bad foul)
    • Lamine Camara (Monaco) – 88’
    • Pablo Pagis (Paris FC) – 88’
  • Venue: Stade Jean Bouin, Paris

What it means

The 3-1 home win gives Paris FC three points and a positive goal difference from the encounter, while AS Monaco returns to the league table having dropped points after a strong start. Both clubs will look to build on the aspects highlighted by the match – Paris FC’s attacking efficiency and Monaco’s need to tighten defensive discipline.