AJ Auxerre beat Le Havre AC 3-1 at Stade Océane.

The Ligue 1 clash between Le Havre AC and AJ Auxerre unfolded on 18 October 2026 at the Stade Océane in Le Havre. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, but the visitors imposed their intent early and never looked back.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough arrived in the 40th minute when Danny Namaso put AJ Auxerre ahead. The forward received a pass from Kévin Danois on the right side of the six-yard box and fired a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner. Three minutes later, Clément Akpa was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, his first booking of the evening.

Auxerre’s rhythm continued after the break. In the 50th minute Naouirou Ahamada received a yellow card for a bad foul, adding to the visitors’ disciplinary tally. Le Havre responded quickly, with Mouhamed N'Diaye booked for a bad foul in the 54th minute.

The home side’s persistence paid off in the 61st minute when Danny Namaso doubled Auxerre’s lead. Romain Faivre supplied a through ball, and Namaso slotted a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner.

Le Havre pulled one back just five minutes later. Rayan Fofana finished a fast-break move, receiving a pass from Hakim Dongopandji and striking with his right foot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner, reducing the deficit to 2-1.

Auxerre restored a two-goal cushion in the 80th minute. Romain Faivre, positioned outside the box, unleashed a right-footed strike to the bottom right corner, assisted by Danny Namaso, sealing a 3-1 win for the visitors.

Standout performers

Danny Namaso was the decisive figure, netting a brace and providing the assist for Faivre’s late goal. His movement and finishing were pivotal in breaking down Le Havre’s defence. Romain Faivre contributed both an assist for Namaso’s second goal and a goal of his own, showcasing his versatility in attack. For Le Havre, Rayan Fofana’s goal highlighted his ability to exploit fast-break opportunities, while Hakim Dongopandji’s assist set up the crucial strike.

Match facts

  • Final score: Le Havre AC 1-3 AJ Auxerre
  • Scorers:
    • Danny Namaso (Auxerre) – 40’, 61’
    • Rayan Fofana (Le Havre) – 66’
    • Romain Faivre (Auxerre) – 80’
  • Bookings:
    • Clément Akpa (Auxerre) – 43’ (bad foul)
    • Naouirou Ahamada (Auxerre) – 50’ (bad foul)
    • Mouhamed N'Diaye (Le Havre) – 54’ (bad foul)
  • Venue: Stade Océane, Le Havre

What it means

The 3-1 result gives AJ Auxerre three points from the Ligue 1 encounter, while Le Havre AC return home with a single point. The win reflects Auxerre’s attacking efficiency, highlighted by Namaso’s two goals and Faivre’s involvement, whereas Le Havre will look to build on Fofana’s strike in upcoming fixtures.