AUXERRE, France (Interstat) — Auxerre defeated Angers 4-1 on Sunday, May 3, at Stade de l’Abbé Deschamps in Week 2 of France’s Ligue 1.

Julian Jeanvier opened the scoring for Auxerre in the fourth minute, assisted by Jubal Rocha Mendes Júnior. Cédric Hountondji added a goal in the 10th minute off an assist from Stefano Fiore. Loïs Diony pulled one back for Angers in the 22nd minute, with Sada Thioub providing the assist. Salama Salama scored Angers’ second goal in the 77th minute, assisted by Sofiane Boufal.

Six yellow cards were issued. Gaëtan Charbonnier, Lassine Sinayoko and Paul Joly were booked for Auxerre. Batista Mendy, Azzedine Ounahi and Halid Šabanović received cards for Angers.

Auxerre’s win improved its overall season record to 16 wins, 17 losses and 8 draws. Angers fell to 10 wins, 15 losses and 8 draws across all competitions. The victory avenged Auxerre’s 2-0 loss to Angers on Nov. 9, 2025.