Lens vs AJ Auxerre Highlights - August 22, 2026

Lens beat AJ Auxerre 5-2 in Ligue 1 on August 22, 2026. The match was played at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Florian Thauvin (12', 88'), Franjo Ivanovic (49'), Saud Abdulhamid (54'), Pierre Ganiou (66') scored for Lens.

Danny Namaso (61'), Lamine Sy (69') scored for AJ Auxerre.

Lens went into the game in position 7, on 0 points. They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five.

At kick-off AJ Auxerre stood in position 3 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 4 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats.

AJ Auxerre arrived unbeaten in 5.

Florian Thauvin tested the goalkeeper for Lens (5'). Moments later, Aristide Zossou saw a shot blocked (7').

Florian Thauvin converted a penalty for Lens (12'). A block denied Danny Namaso on 18 minutes.

Soon after, Sinaly Diomande sent an effort off target for AJ Auxerre (23'). Christ Makosso was sent off for AJ Auxerre (35').

Shortly afterwards, Kévin Danois forced a save for AJ Auxerre on 40 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Franjo Ivanovic’s effort (45'+1').

After the break, Abdallah Sima picked out Franjo Ivanovic, who scored for Lens (49'). Saud Abdulhamid scored for Lens on 54 minutes after a pass from Florian Thauvin.

Moments later, Naouirou Ahamada tested the goalkeeper for AJ Auxerre (58'). Danny Namaso scored from the spot for AJ Auxerre on 61 minutes.

Soon after, Maik Nawrocki forced a save for Lens on 63 minutes. Romain Faivre saw a shot blocked (65').

Shortly afterwards, Michal Skoras picked out Pierre Ganiou, who scored for Lens (66').

Lamine Sy scored for AJ Auxerre on 69 minutes after a pass from Rayan Mandengue. Lamfia Dioubaté shot wide for AJ Auxerre on 81 minutes.

Moments later, Maik Nawrocki was booked for Lens (84'). The referee cautioned Lamfia Dioubaté of AJ Auxerre on 86 minutes.

Soon after, Florian Thauvin converted a penalty for Lens (88'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Odsonne Édouard’s effort (90'+5').

Thorgan Hazard could not find the target for Lens (90'+8'). Substitutions: Lens 5, AJ Auxerre 5.

Lens controlled 52.9% of possession. Lens had 12 shots with 9 on target, while AJ Auxerre had 10 and 4.

Goalkeeper saves: Lens 2, AJ Auxerre 4. Corners: Lens 4, AJ Auxerre 7.

Lens completed the most passes, 469 in total at 88.5% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.