Lyon - Auxerre

Lyon are searching for a sharp response after a difficult week that saw their European ambitions halted and a frustrating draw against Le Havre. The hosts return to Groupama Stadium on 4 September 2026 for this Ligue 1 matchday 3 encounter, hoping to lean on the attacking threat of Kail Boudache and Ernest Nuamah to unlock a visiting defence that has looked vulnerable in the opening weeks of the campaign.

Auxerre arrive in search of their first points of the season following heavy defeats to Lens and Angers. The visitors will need to tighten their structure significantly to avoid a repeat of their previous league visit to this venue, which ended in a 3-2 defeat on 25 April 2026. With the expected XI featuring Danny Namaso in attack, Auxerre must find a way to disrupt the rhythm of a Lyon side eager to climb the table.