Stade Rennais win 2-1 at Angers.

The Ligue 1 clash between Angers and Stade Rennais unfolded at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers on 6 September 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, with the home crowd expecting a strong performance from the hosts while the visitors aimed to continue their campaign away from Rennes.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were lively, and the first real breakthrough came in the ninth minute. Przemyslaw Frankowski, operating for Stade Rennais, received a precise cross from Sebastian Szymanski and unleashed a left-footed strike from the centre of the box that curled into the bottom right corner, putting Rennes ahead 0-1.

Just eight minutes later, the momentum swung dramatically in Rennes’ favour when Angers defender Jordan Lefort inadvertently turned a ball into his own net, resulting in an own goal that extended the visitors’ lead to 0-2. The own goal was recorded at the 17th minute.

Angers rallied before the half-time interval. From a corner, Branco van den Boomen delivered a well-timed cross into the penalty area, and Carlens Arcus rose to meet it, heading the ball from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner to make it 1-2. The goal, coming in the 35th minute, gave the hosts a glimmer of hope.

The second half was largely a battle of discipline. In the 58th minute, Charlie Cresswell of Stade Rennais was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, a reminder that the contest remained tightly contested. The match concluded with a late booking: Joseph Kalulu of Angers received a yellow card in stoppage time, specifically the third minute added on after the 90th minute.

Despite the late bookings, the scoreline held, and Stade Rennais secured a 2-1 victory on the road.

Standout performers

  • Przemyslaw Frankowski – Scored the opening goal for Stade Rennais in the 9th minute, demonstrating composure and accuracy from the edge of the box.
  • Sebastian Szymanski – Provided the decisive cross that set up Frankowski’s early strike, contributing an important assist.
  • Jordan Lefort – Although unfortunate, his own goal in the 17th minute proved pivotal in extending Rennes’ lead.
  • Carlens Arcus – Reduced the deficit for Angers with a well-timed header in the 35th minute, showing good aerial ability.
  • Branco van den Boomen – Delivered the corner that allowed Arcus to score, earning an assist for the home side.

Match facts

  • Final score: Angers 1-2 Stade Rennais
  • Goals:
    • 9' – Przemyslaw Frankowski (Stade Rennais)
    • 17' – Jordan Lefort (own goal) (Angers)
    • 35' – Carlens Arcus (Angers)
  • Bookings:
    • 58' – Charlie Cresswell (Stade Rennais) – yellow card
    • 90'+3' – Joseph Kalulu (Angers) – yellow card
  • Venue: Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers

What it means

The result leaves Stade Rennais with three points from the encounter, reinforcing their position in this round of Ligue 1, while Angers return home after a narrow defeat, having missed the chance to claim all three points.