AJ Auxerre win 2-1 against Brest at home.

The Ligue 1 clash between AJ Auxerre and Brest unfolded on 20 September 2026 at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps in Auxerre. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, with the home crowd expecting a strong performance from their side.

How it unfolded

The first half opened with Brest taking the initiative. In the 23rd minute, Pathé Mboup opened the scoring for the visitors. After a set-piece situation, Joris Chotard delivered a pass that found Mboup, who struck a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, putting Brest ahead 1-0.

Auxerre responded quickly after the break. Just after the restart, in the 46th minute, Cameron Archer levelled the score. Danny Namaso supplied a well-timed through ball, and Archer fired a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, restoring parity at 1-1.

The match remained tightly contested until the closing stages. In the 73rd minute, Auxerre’s Christ Makosso was booked for a bad foul, receiving a yellow card. Brest’s Kenny Lala followed suit in the 82nd minute, also receiving a yellow card for a bad foul.

The decisive moment arrived in the 83rd minute when Raphaël Le Guen inadvertently turned the ball into his own net while attempting to clear a danger. The own goal gave Auxerre a 2-1 lead, which they defended until the final whistle.

Standout performers

  • Cameron Archer (AJ Auxerre) – Scored the equaliser in the 46th minute, demonstrating composure and clinical finishing.
  • Pathé Mboup (Brest) – Opened the scoring with a long-range effort in the 23rd minute, showcasing his shooting ability.
  • Danny Namaso (AJ Auxerre) – Provided the assist for Archer’s goal, threading a precise through ball.
  • Joris Chotard (Brest) – Set up Mboup’s strike from a set-piece, delivering an accurate pass.

Match facts

  • Final score: AJ Auxerre 2-1 Brest
  • Scorers: Pathé Mboup (23'), Cameron Archer (46'), Raphaël Le Guen (own goal, 83')
  • Bookings: Christ Makosso (Auxerre) – 73' (bad foul); Kenny Lala (Brest) – 82' (bad foul)
  • Venue: Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps, Auxerre

What it means

The win gives AJ Auxerre three points from the Ligue 1 encounter, while Brest returns home with a single point after their narrow defeat. Both clubs will look to build on the performance as the season progresses.