Paris FC secured a 4-3 win over Stade Rennais at Stade Jean Bouin.

The Ligue 1 clash between Paris FC and Stade Rennais unfolded on 18 October 2026 under the lights of Stade Jean Bouin in Paris. Both sides entered the match seeking three points, and the game delivered a roller-coaster of goals, penalties and a flurry of bookings.

How it unfolded

Paris FC opened the scoring early, with Maxime López finding the net in the 14th minute after a precise assist from Lassine Sinayoko. The home side’s confidence grew, but Rennes responded quickly when Estéban Lepaul converted a penalty in the 29th minute to level the scores.

Discipline became a theme as the second half began. Rennes’ Przemyslaw Frankowski received a yellow card for handball in the 23rd minute, followed by Djaoui Cissé’s booking for a bad foul at 32 minutes. The fouling continued, with Adrien Thomasson and Anthony Rouault both shown yellows for bad fouls in the 36th minute.

Paris FC’s Samir Chergui was cautioned in the 42nd minute, adding to the growing list of bookings. The home side doubled their lead just before halftime, as Maxime López struck again in stoppage time of the first half (45'+4'), again assisted by Sinayoko.

The second half saw Ilan Kebbal booked for a bad foul in the 67th minute. Rennes kept pace, with Lepaul converting a second penalty in the 74th minute to bring the visitors level at 2-2. Paris FC answered almost immediately, with Lassine Sinayoko scoring from the centre of the box in the 76th minute to restore their lead.

The drama intensified in the final minutes. Lepaul completed his hat-trick from the spot in the 88th minute, drawing Rennes level at 3-3. A late yellow card was shown to Paris FC’s Hamari Traoré in stoppage time (90'+5'). The decisive moment arrived in the 90'+7' minute when Sinayoko stepped up to convert a penalty, sealing a 4-3 victory for the home side.

Standout performers

  • Maxime López (Paris FC) – Scored a brace, both times set up by Lassine Sinayoko, giving Paris FC an early advantage.
  • Lassine Sinayoko (Paris FC) – Provided the assist for López’s two goals and added two goals of his own, including the winning penalty.
  • Estéban Lepaul (Stade Rennais) – Scored three penalties, keeping Rennes in the contest throughout the match.

Match facts

  • Final score: Paris FC 4-3 Stade Rennais
  • Scorers:
    • Paris FC – Maxime López (14', 45'+4'), Lassine Sinayoko (76', 90'+7')
    • Stade Rennais – Estéban Lepaul (29', 74', 88')
  • Bookings:
    • Rennes – Przemyslaw Frankowski (23'), Djaoui Cissé (32'), Adrien Thomasson (36'), Anthony Rouault (36')
    • Paris FC – Samir Chergui (42'), Ilan Kebbal (67'), Hamari Traoré (90'+5')
  • Venue: Stade Jean Bouin, Paris

What it means

The 4-3 triumph gives Paris FC three valuable points in Ligue 1, while Stade Rennais depart with a narrow defeat despite a resilient comeback effort. Both clubs will reflect on the attacking display and the impact of the numerous bookings as they move forward in the season.