Preview: AJ Auxerre at Le Havre AC, Coupe de France Féminine

LE HAVRE, France (Interstat) — A place in the next round of the Coupe de France Féminine is on the line Sunday when Le Havre AC hosts AJ Auxerre in a knockout stage match.

The fixture, scheduled for Jan. 11, 2026, pits two sides against each other with limited recent result data available. Both clubs last recorded official results on Jan. 1, 1970, according to available records, making current form a significant unknown heading into the weekend clash.

The tournament’s single-elimination format raises the stakes, ensuring one team’s cup campaign will continue while the other’s ends.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a narrow victory for the visiting side, forecasting a 1-0 final score in favor of AJ Auxerre. If accurate, that result would see Auxerre advance while Le Havre suffers a shutout defeat on its home pitch.

For Le Havre, the key will be finding an offensive spark to overturn that projection and leverage home-field advantage. A disciplined defensive performance will be equally critical to keep the match level and seek a decisive goal.

Auxerre will aim to translate the simulator’s confidence into an early advantage, controlling the tempo and converting a crucial chance to silence the home supporters. Managing the pressure of a win-or-go-home scenario will be vital for both squads.

The Coupe de France Féminine often produces unpredictable drama, and this matchup appears poised to follow that tradition. The statistical model suggests a tight, low-scoring affair likely decided by a single moment of quality or a costly error.

Kickoff is set for Sunday at Le Havre’s home stadium. The winner will advance to the subsequent round of France’s premier domestic women’s cup competition.