Le Havre AC and AJ Auxerre face off in Ligue 1 relegation battle

match details and context

Ligue 1 action returns on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with Le Havre AC hosting AJ Auxerre at Stade Océane in Le Havre. Kick-off is set for 15:15 UTC. This fixture pits two teams struggling near the bottom of the table against each other in a vital clash as the season progresses.

standings and stakes

Le Havre AC sit 18th in the Ligue 1 standings after six matches, accumulating just two points from no wins, two draws, and four losses. With a goal difference of minus four, having scored four and conceded eight, they currently occupy a relegation place. AJ Auxerre are positioned slightly higher in 16th place with six points garnered from two wins and four defeats. Despite their better points tally, Auxerre have conceded 16 goals, the most in the league, resulting in a goal difference of minus eight. With only a four-point gap between the sides, both teams are eager to secure vital points to climb out of danger.

recent form

Le Havre's recent form shows some resilience despite their low standing. Over their last five matches, they have managed one win, one draw, and three defeats, scoring nine goals and conceding seven. Their sole victory came against Boulogne at home on 2 October with a convincing 6-1 scoreline. However, losses to Lille and Toulouse away, as well as a narrow home defeat to Brest, have hampered their progress.

AJ Auxerre have enjoyed a slightly better run, collecting nine points from their last five games. They have won three matches at home, including a narrow 4-3 victory over Clermont Foot on 3 October and a 2-1 win against Brest on 20 September. Their recent loss was a heavy 1-4 defeat at Stade Rennais on 11 October. Overall, Auxerre have scored nine goals but have been vulnerable at the back, conceding 11 in this period.

head-to-head history

This fixture is still a fresh rivalry at this level, with only one previous meeting this season. That encounter took place on 5 April 2026 at Stade Océane and ended in a 1-1 draw. Neither side has yet secured a victory over the other in Ligue 1, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this match. Both teams will look to gain the upper hand in their second league meeting of the campaign.

where to watch

Fans in the United States can catch the match live on FuboTV. This provides an opportunity to follow the Ligue 1 relegation tussle closely as both teams aim to improve their precarious league positions.

Where the teams stand

Recent form

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