Toulouse win 3-2 against Le Havre AC in a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter.

The Ligue 1 clash took place on 19 September 2026 at the Stadium Municipal de Toulouse. The home side, Toulouse, welcomed Le Havre AC in front of a lively crowd, setting the stage for a match that would see five goals and several bookings.

How it unfolded

The first half remained tightly contested until the 34th minute when Christ Tapé of Toulouse was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. The booking did not deter the home side, and the breakthrough came early in the second half. In the 49th minute, Casper Tengstedt converted a penalty with a right-footed shot to the bottom right corner, putting Toulouse ahead 1-0. Just two minutes later, Tengstedt doubled the lead, heading home from the centre of the box after a precise assist from Thomas Jørgensen, making it 2-0 in the 51st minute.

Toulouse’s momentum was briefly interrupted in the 58th minute when Niko Sigur received a yellow card for a bad foul. Le Havre AC responded in the 71st minute when Josh Maja struck with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box, assisted by a cross from Sota Nakamura, reducing the deficit to 2-1.

The home side’s discipline was again tested as Seny Koumbassa was booked for a bad foul in the 74th minute. Toulouse restored a two-goal cushion three minutes later when Thomas Jørgensen fired a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the centre of the goal, assisted by Cristian Cásseres Jr., extending the lead to 3-1 in the 79th minute.

Le Havre AC kept fighting and Sota Nakamura was shown a yellow card for a bad foul in the 81st minute. Their persistence paid off in the 88th minute when Mbwana Samatta headed home a right-footed shot from very close range, bringing the score to 3-2. No further goals were recorded, and the match concluded with Toulouse holding on for the win.

Standout performers

  • Casper Tengstedt (Toulouse) – Scored a penalty and added a header, delivering a crucial brace.
  • Thomas Jørgensen (Toulouse) – Provided the assist for Tengstedt’s second goal and scored the third for his side.
  • Josh Maja (Le Havre AC) – Found the net with a well-timed left-footed finish, keeping his team in contention.
  • Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre AC) – Scored late to narrow the margin, showcasing composure in the box.

Match facts

  • Final score: Toulouse 3-2 Le Havre AC
  • Scorers:
    • Casper Tengstedt (49’, 51’) – Toulouse
    • Thomas Jørgensen (79’) – Toulouse
    • Josh Maja (71’) – Le Havre AC
    • Mbwana Samatta (88’) – Le Havre AC
  • Bookings:
    • Christ Tapé (34’) – Toulouse
    • Niko Sigur (58’) – Toulouse
    • Seny Koumbassa (74’) – Toulouse
    • Sota Nakamura (81’) – Le Havre AC
  • Venue: Stadium Municipal de Toulouse, Toulouse

What it means

The win gives Toulouse three points from the Ligue 1 fixture, while Le Havre AC return home with two points after a hard-fought defeat. Both sides will look to build on the performances as the season progresses.